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- Tue Jan 19, 2021 8:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Registration and Tax question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 539
Re: Registration and Tax question
Just a technicality: The V5 or any variant thereof, does not record the owner, it shows the registered keeper. Ownership or title to the vehicle is a completely separate matter. In your case it won't make any difference but in some cases it can be a significant distinction. Simply complete the chang...
- Sat Jan 16, 2021 11:21 am
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Which one is original
- Replies: 14
- Views: 632
Re: Which one is original
Agreed, but see also the discussion here: viewtopic.php?f=13&t=29716&p=303707&hil ... mp#p303707
- Wed Jan 13, 2021 9:03 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Donington Historic Festival - May 1-3 2020
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2385
Re: Donington Historic Festival - May 1-3 2020
The spammer is now banned, and I've broken the link. I'm leaving his post plus Berni's explanation as it's quite instructive. I will also lock this topic. If anyone wants to have the spam post removed, then feel free to contact me.
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 10:17 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Rear axle Locking Washer
- Replies: 2
- Views: 133
Re: Rear axle Locking Washer
Hi, welcome to the forum. Could you confirm in which year your car was manufactured as the rear axles were different over time. Also, please describe which washer you mean - is it the one on the hub or the diff? I'm not aware of one on the half shaft, which is retained to the hub by a screw, visible...
- Thu Jan 07, 2021 9:33 am
- Forum: Problems with the Messageboard
- Topic: Server Errors?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1494
Re: Server Errors?
It was frustrating, so apologies for the lack of service. The matter was raised with the Club's supplier. We are hopeful of a permanent solution soon.
- Thu Jan 07, 2021 9:27 am
- Forum: Parts for sale
- Topic: Rib case tranny rebuilds for LH drive Morris Minor
- Replies: 4
- Views: 470
Re: Rib case tranny rebuilds for LH drive Morris Minor
It's interesting, but is this a trade advert, and would it be better placed in Minor Matters?
I'm going to lock the thread pending a reply to a PM.
I'm going to lock the thread pending a reply to a PM.
- Tue Dec 22, 2020 4:58 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Ignition
- Replies: 28
- Views: 841
Re: Ignition
I think that we're in danger of confusing the OP. There is no meter available, so let's work with what we have. The existing results suggest that the solenoid is the most likely culprit, although I agree that it could be the other components - and a few other things too, but on the balance of probab...
- Mon Dec 21, 2020 9:50 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Ignition
- Replies: 28
- Views: 841
Re: Ignition
If I understand correctly, you have used a wire direct from the battery to the solenoid, and still get a hesitation. You have bridged the two large terminals and the motor always spins. QED the solenoid is faulty. The symptoms pointed to that, but conducting the tests seems to prove it, and it's alw...
- Sat Dec 19, 2020 10:37 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Ignition
- Replies: 28
- Views: 841
Re: Ignition
Several simple things to try: Look at the solenoid. On the side is a terminal with a white/red wire going to it. Remove that and attach a new piece of wire. With the car in neuitral and hands etc clear of moving engine parts, touch the other end of the new wire to the unearthed battery terminal. The...
- Tue Dec 15, 2020 3:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Left Hand Drive
- Replies: 2
- Views: 202
Left Hand Drive
If you own an original left hand drive Minor, then could you please send me the chassis number by PM (not in open forum) as I'm trying to verify some unusual formats. Many thanks.
- Tue Dec 08, 2020 1:08 pm
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Internal door latch for 1969 2 door
- Replies: 3
- Views: 300
Re: Internal door latch for 1969 2 door
These springs are a common failure. They don;t stop the lock from working, but do allow it to rattle about a lot. This is one of those parts that just does not seem to be available anywhere and so would be ideal for the club to manufacture.
- Mon Nov 30, 2020 3:39 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Car not starting
- Replies: 83
- Views: 3574
Re: Car not starting
As it's sorted, I'm going to lock this now to avoid any additional comments.
- Sun Nov 29, 2020 12:15 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Starter Motor won't budge!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 453
- Fri Nov 27, 2020 4:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NOVEMBER/DECEMBER Minor Matters ??
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1287
Re: NOVEMBER/DECEMBER Minor Matters ??
If anyone is still waiting for Minor Matters Nov/Dec 2020, then could they please contact the office in Derby.
- Wed Nov 25, 2020 6:43 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 63 Ribbed Gearbox
- Replies: 4
- Views: 246
Re: 63 Ribbed Gearbox
When in neutral, the lever flops freely from side to side. Pressure is required to push sideways to allow selection of reverse, but if not moved backwards, then it will spring back to the floppy position rocking happily betwen 1-2 and 3-4.
- Sat Nov 21, 2020 9:45 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Spare tyre/wheel-does anyone not carry one?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 634
Re: Spare tyre/wheel-does anyone not carry one?
On a modern, we were faced with a can of tyre goo instead of a spare wheel. The goo failed completely to have any impact on the flat tyre and we had to have the car recovered to a garage for a new tyre to be fitted. Not having a spare wheel seems to be a weight/cost saving thing and is, in my view, ...
- Wed Nov 18, 2020 9:18 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: petrol pump paranoia?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 815
Re: petrol pump paranoia?
The Minor has a starting handle for when the electricity (battery/solenoid/starter motor) fails. I can remember our Shell garage with fairly modern looking petrol pumps, but they had a mechanical display and a small flap on the body. When the electrical supply failed, one could move the flap and ins...
- Mon Nov 16, 2020 9:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reputable Specialists
- Replies: 1
- Views: 265
Re: Reputable Specialists
Welcome to the forum and to the world of Minor ownership. There is an Essex branch of the MMOC, so they might be able to recommend a local firm. Otherwise I'm afraid that it's a bit of a hike to either East Sussex and ESM or Ely and Minor Services. I'll send you a PM with the Essex contact.
- Sat Nov 14, 2020 6:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NOVEMBER/DECEMBER Minor Matters ??
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1287
- Tue Nov 10, 2020 9:57 pm
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: My old Morris minor wanted
- Replies: 3
- Views: 677
Re: My old Morris minor wanted
You'll reach a wider readership if you send a letter to Minor Matters. You could also contact the office in Derby and ask (a) if they have a record of it and (b) if they would pass your details to the current owner - but there's no guarantee that it would be for sale.