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by Vernon
Sun Sep 11, 2016 9:32 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Indicator buzzer or click modification
Replies: 10
Views: 2397

Re: Indicator buzzer or click modification

"If I recall correctly, a warning light for indicators is required for the MOT, so you must have one of those."

My daughter's warning light was not working but the Minor passed the MOT test because the clicking sound was audible!
by Vernon
Tue Aug 30, 2016 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: for sale ...immaculate condition ££££ spent
Replies: 10
Views: 2388

Re: for sale ...immaculate condition ££££ spent

Budgie, It is a pity that you are so far away from me in North Hampshire as I have just advertised my Traveller for sale.

http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/mor ... ler/198653

If you are interested I will try to answer any questions truthfully.

Colin
by Vernon
Thu Jul 14, 2016 1:54 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Windscreen washer problem
Replies: 2
Views: 1345

Windscreen washer problem

About 1 week ago I was checking everything prior to booking an MOT test and I found that the windscreen washer was not working. I have since replaced the manual pump, the tubing and the non-return valve but still cannot get the washer to work. If I suck water up via the tube which goes from the pump...
by Vernon
Tue Jul 05, 2016 2:17 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Crankcase breather pipe
Replies: 7
Views: 2162

Re: Crankcase breather pipe

If you have the open to air crankcase breather you don't need the vacuum port on the carb so you could block it off and see if that improves the running.
by Vernon
Tue Jul 05, 2016 12:12 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Crankcase breather pipe
Replies: 7
Views: 2162

Re: Crankcase breather pipe

I think you are right, the port on the carb is for the later crankcase breather with a mesh filled canister attached to the front tappet chest cover. You might have the earlier open crankcase breather pointing down the side of the engine to air.
by Vernon
Mon Mar 21, 2016 3:54 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Vibration and Ping!
Replies: 15
Views: 2746

Re: Vibration and Ping!

Well, having replaced the propshaft U/Js the vibration and ping has disappeared :D However, the front U/J moves slightly in the yolk which suggests wear in the yolk :( If the vibration returns then it looks like a new (second hand) propshaft will be required. I'll leave it for now and see how it goes.
by Vernon
Wed Mar 09, 2016 4:31 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Vibration and Ping!
Replies: 15
Views: 2746

Re: Vibration and Ping!

Thanks for all the replies/suggestions.
I shall replace the propshaft U/Js next week and let you know if that cures the problem.
by Vernon
Mon Mar 07, 2016 3:32 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Vibration and Ping!
Replies: 15
Views: 2746

Vibration and Ping!

I have owned my latest Traveller for about 4 months and am experiencing slight vibration between Drive and Overrun. There is no vibration when the engine is driving or braking (overrun), only in between the two. There is also an occasional metallic Ping sound when moving off from stationery. Could t...
by Vernon
Fri Nov 06, 2015 2:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BMC Rosette
Replies: 6
Views: 2114

BMC Rosette

Did BMC put the BMC rosette on cars when they left the factory? If so where would they have been placed on Morris Minor Travellers?
Colin
by Vernon
Sun Oct 18, 2015 10:18 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine breather
Replies: 17
Views: 4622

Re: Engine breather

So long as you have good crank case ventilation - venting to atmosphere is more than adequate for an engine in good condition. So now I'm thinking it might be easier to get a tappet chest cover with the vent pipe to air down the side of the engine and a rocker cover with a vent pipe to connect to t...
by Vernon
Sat Oct 17, 2015 3:08 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine breather
Replies: 17
Views: 4622

Re: Engine breather

Thanks to all who have replied.

So, firstly I need to clean out the breather/oil separator canister and replace the wire wool (with metal pot scourer?) and then I plan to connect it to the inlet manifold via a 1/8" restrictor. Will this give me the required negative pressure to avoid oil leaks?
by Vernon
Fri Oct 16, 2015 8:10 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine breather
Replies: 17
Views: 4622

Re: Engine breather

I can't see a vent on the carb except the connection to the vacuum advance/retard on the distributor. Does this mean I need a new carb and a new rocker cover and a PCV? On my previous car with a 10MA engine the breather pipe on the rocker cover was connected to the air filter. If the breather is &q...
by Vernon
Fri Oct 16, 2015 5:11 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine breather
Replies: 17
Views: 4622

Re: Engine breather

I can't see a vent on the carb except the connection to the vacuum advance/retard on the distributor. Does this mean I need a new carb and a new rocker cover and a PCV? On my previous car with a 10MA engine the breather pipe on the rocker cover was connected to the air filter.
by Vernon
Fri Oct 16, 2015 12:19 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine breather
Replies: 17
Views: 4622

Engine breather

My recently purchased Traveller had a serious oil leak. So far I have replaced the rocker cover gasket and rubber grommets but I am uncertain about the crankcase breathing system. I know that the rocker cover and oil filler cap are non standard but the cap has a pin hole vent. The engine No. is 10V/...
by Vernon
Sun Dec 15, 2013 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Footman James takeover
Replies: 31
Views: 6733

Re: Footman James takeover

Yesterday I received my renewal notice for my MGB GT from Footman James dated 13/12/2013. The premium has increased by £0.08!
by Vernon
Sun Oct 27, 2013 9:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HELP WITH SUSSING OUT THE CORRECT YEAR PLEASE...
Replies: 21
Views: 6478

Re: HELP WITH SUSSING OUT THE CORRECT YEAR PLEASE...

Clap hands wipers are wrong for 1970 - they changed to tandem about 1964.
by Vernon
Mon Sep 02, 2013 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Poor Quality Parts - Please report your experience
Replies: 38
Views: 15260

Re: Poor Quality Parts - Please report your experience

In the second week of December 2012 I replaced the Brake Light Switch on my daughter's 1965 2-door Saloon. In the third week of August 2013 my daughter was stopped by the police because her brake lights weren't working. They realised that she didn't know about the failure so they escorted her for th...
by Vernon
Tue Aug 20, 2013 9:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Car Tracker
Replies: 6
Views: 2073

Re: Car Tracker

by Vernon
Tue Jan 22, 2013 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BBC Winterwatch - 1963 'The big freeze'
Replies: 8
Views: 2219

Re: BBC Winterwatch - 1963 'The big freeze'

I remember the big freeze very well. My sister and I set off from Cardiff, South Wales to Harrow, Middlesex (now Greater London) after Christmas in my Morris Minor. It had just started snowing so we phoned the AA to ask if it would be safe to travel. We were told that it would be OK and that the app...
by Vernon
Mon Dec 10, 2012 6:55 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Traveller Finished
Replies: 10
Views: 2142

Re: Traveller Finished

Your Traveller looks superb. Now, you will need a new project to occupy your time for the next 2 years. You will also need some money to fund the new project so how much will it cost me to buy this Traveller? :D
Colin