Side valve questions

Post by **wimor** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 7:36 pm

Hi MM dabblers, (is dabbler correct English ?)

After 15 years stand still I have the Morris Minor wake up for a complete mid live conversion. Today I am starting the engine after a little preparation. The engine run well (what a delicious sound) and now the engine is out the car for a thoroughly service.

I am missing the oil-fill cap of the engine.
Who can tell me how an original cap sees out? I have seen caps with Oil Company’s names and also plastic caps.

What is the original colour of a side valve engine from 1952? Engine nr: 135038.

Beforehand many thanks,

Greetings from Holland,

Wimor

Post by **Cam** » Sun Apr 10, 2005 6:18 pm

Hi Wimor!

I don't understand what you mean by 'sees out'. If you need a cap then get in touch with the club spares and they should be able to supply one for you. Club spares contact information is listed the in the MMOC Minor Matters magazine.

The original colour of the sidevalve engines is a tricky one, especially for 1952. They could be either grey or green, but the replacement engines were black or gold. I have asked MANY people for a definate answer on this issue (having a 1952 car myself) and I can't get a certain answer!

Post by **Onne** » Sun Apr 10, 2005 6:22 pm

What a oil filler cap looks like.... I have to help the dutch

Post by **Cam** » Sun Apr 10, 2005 6:24 pm

Oh right, well it's grey and metal.

You can see mine (just) in this picture:
http://www.potteries.mmoc.org.uk/Member ... 010_35.JPG

Post by **Onne** » Sun Apr 10, 2005 6:28 pm

Glad to be of help