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- Sun Nov 15, 2009 6:44 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Dynamo
- Replies: 69
- Views: 7647
Dynamo
Already got manual on computer from bmc link thanks, would like to return to screw terminal reg at some stage so will prob look for one whilst also looking for spare engine as would like to recon my engine but not sure about my block as studs are suspect in block
Ian
Ian
- Sun Nov 15, 2009 6:29 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Dynamo
- Replies: 69
- Views: 7647
Dynamo
Will do
Thanks for info bmc
Ian
Thanks for info bmc
Ian
- Sun Nov 15, 2009 6:23 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Dynamo
- Replies: 69
- Views: 7647
Dynamo
Yes it is, will try the adjusting route will I need a Meter to adjust or just go by trial and error
Ian
Ian
- Sun Nov 15, 2009 6:12 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Dynamo
- Replies: 69
- Views: 7647
Dynamo
hi bmc
problem is my car is sidevalve and an alternator will look out of place the regulator was replaced in the past as it is not the screw terminal type and looks clean inside I was thinking of one of using one of the switch cleaning sprays
Regards Ian
problem is my car is sidevalve and an alternator will look out of place the regulator was replaced in the past as it is not the screw terminal type and looks clean inside I was thinking of one of using one of the switch cleaning sprays
Regards Ian
- Sun Nov 15, 2009 5:27 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Dynamo
- Replies: 69
- Views: 7647
Dynamo
Hi bmc
I have a problem with my regulator in that the red light stays on until I remove regulator cover to flick contact to make light go out ,but when I start car again it happens again can any lubrication be done to the mechanism and if so what can I use
Regards Ian
I have a problem with my regulator in that the red light stays on until I remove regulator cover to flick contact to make light go out ,but when I start car again it happens again can any lubrication be done to the mechanism and if so what can I use
Regards Ian
- Sun Nov 15, 2009 5:16 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: black paint
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2794
black paint
Hi Andrew Yes there are lots of shades to black, when we mix black for cars there are a lot of different tinters that can be added blues, reds, greens, yellows, other blacks and even whites if I recall, sometimes there may be four or five different tinters in the one colour, even seen metalllic tint...
- Sun Nov 15, 2009 4:53 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: black paint
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2794
black paint
Hi Andrew
If you can find an area of paint that will not show you could try a rag with cellulose thinners on it and see if the paint softens if it does it will either be cellulose or possibly synthetic. If you polish with cutting compound a laquer finish will not colour the cloth,
Regards Ian
If you can find an area of paint that will not show you could try a rag with cellulose thinners on it and see if the paint softens if it does it will either be cellulose or possibly synthetic. If you polish with cutting compound a laquer finish will not colour the cloth,
Regards Ian
- Tue Nov 10, 2009 2:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: hi im new here
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3372
hi im new here
Hi Paul
Where in Ireland are you If you fill in your location in your profile people will know where you live. I am in Co Mayo
Regards Ian
Where in Ireland are you If you fill in your location in your profile people will know where you live. I am in Co Mayo
Regards Ian
- Thu Oct 22, 2009 10:58 am
- Forum: Series MM Register
- Topic: Brake Problem
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3950
Brake Problem
Hi Mike
did not have to shorten wheel bolts have you got the original bolts
ian
did not have to shorten wheel bolts have you got the original bolts
ian
- Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:08 am
- Forum: Series MM Register
- Topic: Brake Problem
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3950
Brake Problem
Hi
I did the conversion . Very easy to do . I think I got a new copper pipe for between the two cylinders at the same time not sure about the flexipipe as I got a new brake pipe set but I think I ordered a set for my sidevalve and just ordered new pipes for the front wheels
Ian
I did the conversion . Very easy to do . I think I got a new copper pipe for between the two cylinders at the same time not sure about the flexipipe as I got a new brake pipe set but I think I ordered a set for my sidevalve and just ordered new pipes for the front wheels
Ian
- Mon Oct 12, 2009 4:11 pm
- Forum: Series MM Register
- Topic: Spare engine
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1323
SPARE ENGINE
Hi mike the answer is I think the oil and also water is going past the thread in the block up through the stud holes in the head and then squeezing up the stud between stud and head nut or exiting under head washer. I have seen the oil bubbling up under pressure on top of the head nuts.I have put si...
- Sun Oct 11, 2009 5:34 pm
- Forum: Series MM Register
- Topic: Spare engine
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1323
Spare engine
Hi The reason for my query is that after the head gasket blew on my engine and replacing the head gasket when I was torqueing down the head (to the sidevalve values before anyone asks ) one of the studs was pulling out of the block and I had to helicoil it i also noticed one other had been replaced ...
- Sat Oct 10, 2009 5:36 pm
- Forum: Series MM Register
- Topic: Spare engine
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1323
Spare engine
Hi all
Can the engine from a 1947 Morris 8 SE be used as a spare engine for a 1953 MM 918 sidevalve are the block/ head/ ancillaries the same
Regards Ian
Can the engine from a 1947 Morris 8 SE be used as a spare engine for a 1953 MM 918 sidevalve are the block/ head/ ancillaries the same
Regards Ian
- Sat Oct 10, 2009 9:30 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Newbie quetions
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2936
Newbie quetions
Hi Go to Woolies site www.woolies-trim.co.uk. They will be able to mix paint to match a sample you send them, or they may already have a mixing formula to match. They will supply all items to clean and prep before spraying, when you order the new trim ask the trim company to send you a 6in by 6in sa...
- Wed Sep 02, 2009 8:29 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Advertising standards
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1923
Advertising standards
seen the postman pat ad very funny there are some very funny and rude ones flying around t'internet has any one noticed that there are adverts on the box for mascara where they state in small print that the pics have been enhanced post production also hair care products that have added hair extensio...
- Tue Sep 01, 2009 11:07 am
- Forum: Useful Tips
- Topic: Freeing up stuck fuel gauge sending unit.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2621
Freeing up stuck fuel gauge sending unit.
Marky B wrote Sending units have all the fun
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Naughty - Naughty
- Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:42 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Replacing NS Rear Wheel Cylinder
- Replies: 124
- Views: 20880
Replacing NS Rear Wheel Cylinder
Hi all just started reading this post and I know it has gone past the stage of bleeding but if the car is up on stands and you release the unions to the cylinders no fluid will come out as cylinder is above master cylinder this is not true for all unions just look to see if above master cylinder or ...
- Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:17 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: TYPE 9 WOES
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1660
TYPE 9 WOES
Hi all
would it be possible to helicoil the holes in the bell housing and bore out the threads in the gearbox to fit larger bolts from the outside and you would be able to take the box from the bell housing
Ian
would it be possible to helicoil the holes in the bell housing and bore out the threads in the gearbox to fit larger bolts from the outside and you would be able to take the box from the bell housing
Ian
- Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:00 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Shock presents ????
- Replies: 2
- Views: 721
Shock presents ????
Hi all A friend of a neighbour of mine heard i was collecting morris's and called to the house with an empty 10litre paint bucket with 4 shocks, two new cast lower suspension arms, one new steel lower arm and a new rear brake cylinder. When i got around to looking at the shocks i found that three of...