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by pgp001
Wed Sep 22, 2021 10:44 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Head gasket failure-3rd in 2½ years
Replies: 73
Views: 13863

Re: Head gasket failure-3rd in 2½ years

Unless the fan was for a Mini, they run the opposite way :D

Phil P
by pgp001
Mon Sep 06, 2021 8:40 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Vibration noises - where are they?
Replies: 18
Views: 3635

Re: Vibration noises - where are they?

I too have a 69 Traveller and have been chasing rattles and squeeks for the last three years or so.
Quite often I do find the one that is currently annoying me, only to discover another new one almost straight away.

It is part of the charm of running a Minor :D

Phil P
by pgp001
Mon Aug 23, 2021 4:15 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fuel Issues (I think)..
Replies: 8
Views: 1962

Re: Fuel Issues (I think)..

I had something similar last week, it was the small bore pipe to the vacuum advance that had pulled out of the rubber fitting on the carb.

Phil P
by pgp001
Wed Aug 11, 2021 8:15 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Kick plates/Sill Finisher Bolts/Nut removal.
Replies: 22
Views: 3195

Re: Kick plates/Sill Finisher Bolts/Nut removal.

Mine were well rusted up and only just came apart with spanners, I replaced them with stainless ones covered with plenty of copper grease.

Phil P
by pgp001
Tue Aug 03, 2021 1:07 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Tappet chest breather canister
Replies: 3
Views: 1087

Re: Tappet chest breather canister

Mike The RHS one looks to be for a Minor, the canister sits vertically when mounted on the engine. The LHS one looks to be a Mini one and the canister is canted forward, these do not fit a Minor and it will interfere with the bottom radiator hose. If you decide to fit one, I can modify it for you so...
by pgp001
Mon Jul 26, 2021 6:50 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: whats going on here then
Replies: 13
Views: 1760

Re: whats going on here then

I know many people will say Champions are good, but I have not had a much luck with them over the years with quite a few faulty new ones. My plug of choice is NGK, and so far I have never come across a bad one. I run NGK B6ES in my Traveller.

Phil P
by pgp001
Thu Jul 22, 2021 11:50 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Windscreen sealant
Replies: 5
Views: 1349

Re: Windscreen sealant

Hi Mark

I did mine with this stuff and it seems to have worked very well.
https://www.spraygunsdirect.co.uk/index ... BnN5y.dpbs

Phil
by pgp001
Wed Jul 21, 2021 6:05 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Temperature Gauge false reading.
Replies: 29
Views: 4134

Re: Temperature Gauge false reading.

I added an electronic voltage stabiliser when I did mine, it uses the same sender and gauge as you have. Mine has functioned perfectly for the last three years. The electronic ones give you a steady 10V DC output, the Morris one on the back of the speedo is not really a true regulator as such, it ju...
by pgp001
Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:05 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Temperature Gauge false reading.
Replies: 29
Views: 4134

Re: Temperature Gauge false reading.

You have the sender unit gripped to the metal beaker with a crocodile clip, but is the beaker earthed to the chassis as well ?

Phil P
by pgp001
Fri Jul 09, 2021 11:10 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Pitted piston - head gasket failure
Replies: 8
Views: 1302

Re: Pitted piston - head gasket failure

Nourish Forgive my ignorance, but I dont understand why you would remove a gearbox and then the crankshaft just to inspect a piston. I would have thought removing the sump and taking off the big end cap, then lifting the piston out from the top with the head off would be quicker. Have I missed somet...
by pgp001
Sun Jun 13, 2021 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1098cc and Ford T9 Pairing
Replies: 29
Views: 3422

Re: 1098cc and Ford T9 Pairing

Hi

The other thing you did not mention was that the timing had been checked, mine was a bit rough until I realised it was a bit too advanced.
The electronic ignition is a good update, but you do need to get the timing right.

Phil P
by pgp001
Sun Jun 13, 2021 2:33 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Traveller reassembly photos
Replies: 6
Views: 1519

Re: Traveller reassembly photos

You need to be on the "Other" website and logged in to download them.

https://www.morrisminorowners.co.uk/mem ... timber.pdf

Phil P
by pgp001
Mon May 31, 2021 10:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2449
Views: 699741

Re: Spotted today.

This one was fairing a little better in Anglesey Motor Museum. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

Image

Phil P
by pgp001
Sun May 30, 2021 12:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2449
Views: 699741

Re: Spotted today.

Spotted this near Parys Mountain on Anglesey a couple of weeks ago, it was just laid in the field at the side of the road.

Image

Phil P
by pgp001
Sat May 15, 2021 8:39 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Ford discs-sticking caliper?
Replies: 66
Views: 7568

Re: Ford discs-sticking caliper?

Why don't you try gently warming the alloy hub so it expands a bit, the carrier might just drop out.

Phil P
by pgp001
Thu May 13, 2021 7:35 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Ford discs-sticking caliper?
Replies: 66
Views: 7568

Re: Ford discs-sticking caliper?

Mine had problems with brake judder when I got it, and to all intents and purposes the discs "looked" OK. I bought a new set of discs and the problem was sorted straight away, since then I have set the discs up in the lathe and skimmed them, one was only a few thou out but it was enough to...
by pgp001
Fri May 07, 2021 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Poly engine mounts - anyone tried them?
Replies: 8
Views: 1004

Re: Poly engine mounts - anyone tried them?

I just dropped lucky last night, I found a pair of NOS ones on ebay that were mis-described as gearbox mounts.

I put some new repro ones in when I changed my rebuilt engine, and it is very noticeable how much you can feel the engine through the car.

Phil P
by pgp001
Thu Apr 29, 2021 8:52 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Breather set up for a late 1098 engine
Replies: 39
Views: 4690

Re: Breather set up for a late 1098 engine

Sounds like you got there in the end.
I dont know why people keep messing around with other Heath Robinson breather set-ups when this type works perfectly well.

Phil P
by pgp001
Mon Apr 26, 2021 7:16 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox only removal.
Replies: 10
Views: 1212

Re: Gearbox only removal.

John

Just curious.........What actually happened to your gearbox to need it replacing ?

Phil
by pgp001
Sun Apr 25, 2021 9:21 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 2 door VAE 306H
Replies: 512
Views: 496914

Re: 2 door VAE 306H

I just made a stepped mandrel to fit the bore of the guide so they get pressed in nice and square, I used a 10 ton press with no trouble.

Phil P