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- Wed Feb 16, 2011 4:54 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Breaking down after 4-6 miles ?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1341
Re: Breaking down after 4-6 miles ?
Brian Does it instantly " cut out " or " spluter " to a gentle halt ? If it is instant ,I'd spend a pound or two on a new condenser.If only to eliminate it. But before purchasing.. are you happy with the short wire ( white with black tracer ) from the coil to the distributer.Soun...
- Mon Feb 14, 2011 4:02 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Bite the bullet
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1440
Re: Bite the bullet
Give the hollow bullet a quick rub down with some emery paper, to get a nice shiney metal surface.Ditto the "holder part" so that you get good contact when re-assembling.If the wire strands are not clean and there is sufficient length, strip a little off the end to get some fresh cable int...
- Mon Feb 14, 2011 3:55 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: solenoid perhaps?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1064
Re: solenoid perhaps?
It sounds like it is the solenoid that is at fault. contacts sticking. With the battery disconnected.... check the major cables,battery earth, battery to solenoid,solenoid to starter motor and the actual bolts on the starter motor to the engine are good and tight.Check that the smaller wire , the fe...
- Sun Feb 06, 2011 12:36 pm
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: Pick up Restoration (Part 2)
- Replies: 1497
- Views: 221833
Re: Pick up Restoration (Part 2)
David The de-grease and clean up would have done wonders for it.It's rare for major work to be required on a wiper motor, so re-grease ( cotton buds are good,squeeze the grease onto the bud tip and twist, so that there is no loose fluffy bits of cotton, then apply ).Care around the self parking mech...
- Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:08 am
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: Pick up Restoration (Part 2)
- Replies: 1497
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Re: Pick up Restoration (Part 2)
David How far are you planing to dismantle the wiper motor ? If you are very gentle you can release the wire that goes through the body of the motor to the now loose domed cap ( obscured in the picture ).Out with the soldering iron and melt the solder, gently lifting the two metal tangs holding it t...
- Fri Feb 04, 2011 9:25 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: 1968 mm1000 - main beam switch - lucas not work?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1509
Re: 1968 mm1000 - main beam switch - lucas not work?
Wires and connectors ( and much , much more ) from either : - Auto Electrical Supplies Ltd. http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk or Vehicle Wiring Products Ltd. http://www.vehicleproducts.co.uk I've used them both.You'll need "Standard" cable ...not the modern "Thin wall cable. Depen...
- Tue Feb 01, 2011 5:06 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Removing Fuel tank sender unit?!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2141
Re: Removing Fuel tank sender unit?!
Chris, apologies, you are correct and I was in general classic car mode.Suffering from man flu at the present, so the old brain ain't functioning as well as it should.
Bob
Bob
- Tue Feb 01, 2011 1:00 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Removing Fuel tank sender unit?!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2141
Re: Removing Fuel tank sender unit?!
I'd order a new sender gasket to keep it all fuel tight on re-assembly.You can be lucky sometimes with the old gasket but they are not very expensive. Disconnect the battery at the start, stray sparks and an open fuel tank are not a good companion !! Be gentle removing the sender/ float arm ( and no...
- Thu Jan 27, 2011 3:57 pm
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: Pick up Restoration (Part 2)
- Replies: 1497
- Views: 221833
Re: Pick up Restoration (Part 2)
David
I'm no expert on pick ups but if ESM don't stock one ( and the other usual stockists don't either ? ) then I would measure the hole size in the bodywork.Next the diameter of the handbrake cables and buy suitable sized grommets from a decent Motor factors.
Bob
I'm no expert on pick ups but if ESM don't stock one ( and the other usual stockists don't either ? ) then I would measure the hole size in the bodywork.Next the diameter of the handbrake cables and buy suitable sized grommets from a decent Motor factors.
Bob
- Wed Jan 26, 2011 3:43 pm
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: Pick up Restoration (Part 2)
- Replies: 1497
- Views: 221833
Re: Pick up Restoration (Part 2)
As above .. and If you " present " the hub, as close as you can, to the shoes and check the individual shoes are in the optimum position. Inspecting from different angles you can see where the shoe/s might need a slight tap left or right ( in the grooves ) with a rubber mallet, to line up ...
- Mon Jan 24, 2011 6:38 am
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: It started as replacing the wing beading.....
- Replies: 43
- Views: 10536
Re: It started as replacing the wing beading.....
Andrew 16 degrees ?? Come on, you're boasting now !! The corect setting will save you a few pounds on replacement tyres ( they would have been acting more as a snow plough ). A good call to get it checked. It reminds me of my eldest son's first car, a Beetle.We had to replace the front suspension ( ...
- Sun Jan 23, 2011 11:15 am
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: It started as replacing the wing beading.....
- Replies: 43
- Views: 10536
Re: It started as replacing the wing beading.....
MOT'd ,as they say "result".
You now have permission to wear a silly grin for a couple weeks, you know the one that says ,I restored it myself.The satisfaction factor will stay with you for ever.
Well done !!
Bob
You now have permission to wear a silly grin for a couple weeks, you know the one that says ,I restored it myself.The satisfaction factor will stay with you for ever.
Well done !!
Bob
- Tue Jan 18, 2011 5:22 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Door check strap
- Replies: 2
- Views: 738
Re: Door check strap
Many thanks
Bob
Bob
- Mon Jan 17, 2011 5:17 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Door check strap
- Replies: 2
- Views: 738
Door check strap
Apologies...anorak type question...re-assembling after pal's Moggie has returned from the paint shop.
Is the check strap " body " colour or " black " ?
Thanks
Bob
Is the check strap " body " colour or " black " ?
Thanks
Bob
- Sat Jan 08, 2011 8:18 am
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: It started as replacing the wing beading.....
- Replies: 43
- Views: 10536
Re: It started as replacing the wing beading.....
My pal's moggie has just come back from the paint shop recently as well.It's always a great time in a restoration and really fires you up again, to get everything fixed back on the car !
The paint job is "looking good ".Keep cracking on, Spring isn't far away.
Bob
The paint job is "looking good ".Keep cracking on, Spring isn't far away.
Bob
- Fri Jan 07, 2011 9:17 am
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: An American Moggie ~ My '59 Morris Minor 1000 2-door saloon
- Replies: 470
- Views: 129861
Re: An American Moggie ~ My '59 Morris Minor 1000 2-door saloon
To help with the welding and to reduce the " blowing of holes" ....get hold of a small piece of brass bar.Putting it behind the metal to be welded,will act as a heat sink.
It goes withiut saying that cleaning the metal thoroughly ...before your start is a given.Good luck with it.
Bob
It goes withiut saying that cleaning the metal thoroughly ...before your start is a given.Good luck with it.
Bob
- Mon Jan 03, 2011 4:53 pm
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: 2 Door Conversion
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1173
Re: 2 Door Conversion
Congratulations on the progress so far.Restoration plans are always "subject to alteration ", especially the time aspect. Short cuts now always lead to regrets later.You will spot the faults when you finish and it will niggle. Do it, whilst it is in bits, it's a pain going back later. It w...
- Sun Dec 26, 2010 9:59 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: interior frosting
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2129
Re: interior frosting
Make sure ,whatever you do, that you leave "ventilation" with any sort of heating. My fan heater toasted when I was trying to dry out carpets after a flood....I thought sealing up as many gaps as I could,would help things dry quicker.Wrong...nearly set fire to the place !! I was young, pen...
- Tue Dec 14, 2010 3:24 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Replacing roof gutters
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5806
Re: Replacing roof gutters
As with all grinding activity make sure all the glass and paintwork is well protected from flying hot metal, before you start !!
Bob
Bob
- Sun Dec 12, 2010 12:45 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: HELP HELP REGISTERED ENGINEER NEEDED FAST
- Replies: 63
- Views: 8556
Re: HELP HELP REGISTERED ENGINEER NEEDED FAST
Your patience and perseverence is gaining ground each day.You will be able to say, very soon, " I did it, in spite of all the obstacles placed in front of me ".
WELL DONE, SIR
Bob
WELL DONE, SIR
Bob