Morris Minor Owners Club

just had a new clutch put on

Well, clearly the workshop have made a mistake, so get on to them, they need to put it right!

Is that the one that Ian was storing?

If the ignition light is on all the time then the white lead must be getting power without being switched. This could arise if it has been connected to the same terminal on the ignition switch as the feed; or if it has been connected to completely the wrong place. I suggest that you get the wiring d...

green/yellow should be blocked oil filter warning light. The ignition (no charge warning) light should have a white feed on one side, switched by the ignition, and a thin brown/yellow going to the alternator, via the connector block. It sounds as though someone has been fiddling with your wiring har...

Brilliant idea

Yes, later cap is a straight swap. Did the car run OK before you changed points etc? You have set the gap (to what? It should be 15 thou) but have you also set the timing after setting the gap? Is the vacuum unit connected and working? Lack of power arises from several areas, so also consider tappet...

This is quite normal and acceptable. Public Liability is the same as Third Party; BUT - check with your insurer. Make sure that you describe the event correctly - a static vehicle display on a field is likely to be covered, a "rally" will to many suggest tearing through woods across countr...

If you have routed the green/yellow to earth, then the appropriate warning light will stay on, but only with the ignition on. You previously reported that a warning light was on "all the time", even with ignition off. We seem to be covering old ground as between us, we've suggested wrong w...

If you have a standard manifold then you need to remove it from the engine and then drill and tap a hole to suit the nozzle that should come with the gauge. Essential to remove the manifold in order to avoid swarf dropping into the engine. If your manifold has been previously tapped and then a bolt ...

prove your vehicle has covered 15,000 miles in the last year alone.

When did the extra 10,000 miles come in? I thought that it used to be 5,000 miles per year?

Looks like any Traveller joint that's more than ten years old. Filling now will prevent water ingress.

I don't know about the kit from ESM, but when I fitted the kit from Birmingham, it uses the standard Minor flywheel, pressure plate, release bearing, fork, and actuating gear; the friction plate is from the Sierra. If the clutch won't release, the most likely problem is with the fork - it should be ...

The thing about mains electricity is that if you make a mistake then you usually make it only once....

Alan, has there been any other work done recently? Do you have an oil filter head with a switch to indicate a blocked filter, and have you changed the oil filter? Just thinking laterally, that if the speedo has been out, or other wires moved, it's possible that the glowing ignition light is actually...

Daisy May, thanks for the note, but you are referring to a dynamo, and this thread is about an alternator, there is no external voltage regulator.

If you look at the wiring diagram in the manual, you'll see where the heater is connected. If it a standard Minor heater that you're fitting (and which year) or another make? Basically, you want a fused ignition switched feed to the switch, then switch to heater motor, and then probably an earth fro...

More prone to chaffing and damage - it's hidden under the carpet, and people hoes will keep scuffing it. Surprisingly, under the car is a pretty good location, as long as you get the route right.

Towbars available from some parts suppliers and Watling Engineers. You'll also need to wire in the lighting connector, not difficult.

There are a few suppliers of wooden parts. Steve Foreman (Woodies) sells direct and via some traders. The product is first class and used by professional restorers in whom I have every confidence. There are other wood suppliers that I have seen at shows whose product also looks good. There are also ...

Ash. Why is this posted under "Cars for sale"?