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by Barry Brown
Fri Oct 31, 2014 1:41 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: paint stripping at home
Replies: 12
Views: 3755

Re: paint stripping at home

I use a version that fits in a standard drill.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/oakey-paint-r ... over/72889

RS Malta website has them as.... (very expensive)
http://mt.rsdelivers.com/product/saint- ... 65825.aspx
by Barry Brown
Mon Oct 27, 2014 9:29 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: paint stripping at home
Replies: 12
Views: 3755

Re: paint stripping at home

Hi Frank, Those carbide discs are worth it if you can get them shipped to Malta. However they do wear out quite quickly if you are on rusted metal so best use them on repaired panels with no further rust. For rusted panels where you want to get rid of the paint and scaling I use a twisted wire rope ...
by Barry Brown
Mon Oct 27, 2014 9:10 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Moggie Grill (Not Grilled Moggie!)
Replies: 8
Views: 3238

Re: Moggie Grill (Not Grilled Moggie!)

Thanks, that's good advice. By 'moustache' do you mean the chrome trim that runs along the top of the grill panel? Do the studs on this not come out in the vice like the Hockey Sticks? Most of the studs snapped off when removing the moustache (yep- the piece across the top) despite trying to be car...
by Barry Brown
Tue Oct 21, 2014 7:56 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Door trim plugs
Replies: 11
Views: 3811

Re: Door trim plugs

I had the same items from ESM. I fitted mine on a hot day and after the door had been waxoyled so they slipped in nicely albeit tight, which is what I would have expected. Mine is an October '68 2d saloon and they were fitted around all 3 edges. It was only the top holes that didn't have them but th...
by Barry Brown
Tue Oct 21, 2014 7:47 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Moggie Grill (Not Grilled Moggie!)
Replies: 8
Views: 3238

Re: Moggie Grill (Not Grilled Moggie!)

I'm going to have a go at bashing this grill panel back into shape. The top trim and hockey sticks have a few studs missing - can anyone advise me of the stud thread size - is it a BA size? Any idea where to get from? :-? The studs are 2BA. If you clamp the old ones in a vice you can unscrew them. ...
by Barry Brown
Tue Sep 02, 2014 9:08 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Ignition timing with unleaded fuel
Replies: 12
Views: 4683

Re: Ignition timing with unleaded fuel

I just had the pleasure of setting the timing last night - first time on a Moggy and what a pain. I thought it was difficult enough on a mini where you have to remove the inspection plate from the clutch housing and position a mirror so you can see the strobe flashing against the flywheel but I've n...
by Barry Brown
Fri Aug 29, 2014 4:19 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: RADIATOR PANEL - lesson learned
Replies: 1
Views: 1077

RADIATOR PANEL - lesson learned

Hi, Sharing this to prevent anyone else making the same mistake when replacing the radiator shroud lower panel. I retained the factory top section and removed the rusted lower piece. I carefully drilled out the spot welds. I then fitted the top section back on the car and bolted the new (Indonesian ...
by Barry Brown
Fri Aug 29, 2014 3:59 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Ignition timing with unleaded fuel
Replies: 12
Views: 4683

Re: Ignition timing with unleaded fuel

Is this Tetra Boost stuff ethical, strictly speaking...given that the lead in petrol was wrecking childrens' brains? Bernard Dunno Bernard but at least now they will be bright enough to know that Diesel particulates are ruining their lungs. Assuming somebody tells them via FaceTweet otherwise they ...
by Barry Brown
Thu Aug 28, 2014 11:52 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Ignition timing with unleaded fuel
Replies: 12
Views: 4683

Re: Ignition timing with unleaded fuel

I have a 'breathed on' Triumph but with the race cam, big carbs and unleaded fuel the ignition was so retarded it could have been a guest on Big Brother. As I can't trust to what they call Lead Memory due to the hotter setup I used the Millers VSP unleaded additive but switched to the "plus&quo...
by Barry Brown
Wed Jul 02, 2014 10:06 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Hole underneath water pump
Replies: 10
Views: 2109

Re: Hole underneath water pump

It is a drain hole. When it leaks it lets you know the seals are compromised either through splitting, bearing failure or rusted shaft. It is time to change the pump. Makes sure you buy the type with cast impellor as the pressed steel ones are c..p! It is rare these days to find the old style pump t...
by Barry Brown
Wed Jul 02, 2014 3:46 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Steering rack boots - alternate supply
Replies: 1
Views: 804

Steering rack boots - alternate supply

Hi, Like many who have posted on the forum I have just encountered the poor quality boots being peddled these days. Mine were only 13 months old and hadn't even made it out of the restoration workshop let alone their first MoT. They were fitted new when I refurbished the rack and then bolted to the ...
by Barry Brown
Thu Jun 12, 2014 7:40 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: fibre glass repair
Replies: 10
Views: 3947

Re: fibre glass repair

The "Big Boy" repair kits via ebay are ideal for small/medium repairs. For filling the outside you need the correct filler though as it has chopped strand in it to reduce cracking. To reduce strain (and crazing of gel coat), after prep work refit to car for the laying up of repair. Once cu...
by Barry Brown
Tue Jun 10, 2014 12:41 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch Pedal through floor squeek, advice please
Replies: 23
Views: 4656

Re: Clutch Pedal through floor squeek, advice please

Hi, I've just been through the pedal saga so thought I'd share some pics with you as to how they fit. I made my draught excluder out of 3mm foam rubber underlay (from my model railway scenic spares). With a bit of contact adhesive it should stay put. BTW - I used the same stuff to line the back of t...
by Barry Brown
Thu Jun 05, 2014 9:45 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Minor1000 Clutch Relay Arm - reduced pedal effort
Replies: 20
Views: 4168

Re: Minor1000 Clutch Relay Arm - reduced pedal effort

Guys, many thanks for the info and pics. I've had another play tonight. I unbolted the outside o/s gearbox mount nut and used a g-clamp to force the mount down until the stud had no slot left to move in. I bolted that tight and did the same to the n/s. That had the effect of reducing the misalignmen...
by Barry Brown
Mon Jun 02, 2014 10:10 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Minor1000 Clutch Relay Arm - reduced pedal effort
Replies: 20
Views: 4168

Re: Minor1000 Clutch Relay Arm - reduced pedal effort

Hi, The crossmember is the original judging by the matching levels of crud when I took the car apart. It is fitted with 'front' facing forward. The rubbers are new from ESM as the originals had gone soft and were breaking up. I will try rotating them through 180deg but cannot compare as I binned the...
by Barry Brown
Mon Jun 02, 2014 2:47 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Minor1000 Clutch Relay Arm - reduced pedal effort
Replies: 20
Views: 4168

Re: Minor1000 Clutch Relay Arm - reduced pedal effort

The mounts are fitted WRONG WAY ROUND !!! It IS the gearbox mounts - you don't need to make anything. Install it correctly and it WILL all fit as intended by BMC. It is fitted as intended by BMC judging by the workshop manual schematic.[frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1401716859_15049 [/f...
by Barry Brown
Mon Jun 02, 2014 2:00 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Minor1000 Clutch Relay Arm - reduced pedal effort
Replies: 20
Views: 4168

Re: Minor1000 Clutch Relay Arm - reduced pedal effort

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by Barry Brown
Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:58 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Minor1000 Clutch Relay Arm - reduced pedal effort
Replies: 20
Views: 4168

Re: Minor1000 Clutch Relay Arm - reduced pedal effort

Hi, I've checked the various links/threads and from what I can tell from David's picture of his traveller during floor replacement, my mounts are correct. David/bmcecosse, what's wrong with this setup as it is causing the tail of the gearbox to sit high and therefore must be causing the relay to be ...
by Barry Brown
Sat May 24, 2014 10:47 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Minor1000 Clutch Relay Arm - reduced pedal effort
Replies: 20
Views: 4168

Re: Minor1000 Clutch Relay Arm - reduced pedal effort

Hi, thanks for the feedback. The relay arm is hard up against the bush mount and insert on the chassis side. If I undo the gearbox mounts it still can't go any further. I think i will make up new link strap from 1/4" bar to replace the thin ones.
by Barry Brown
Fri May 23, 2014 5:24 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Minor1000 Clutch Relay Arm - reduced pedal effort
Replies: 20
Views: 4168

Minor1000 Clutch Relay Arm - reduced pedal effort

Hi, This is my first post for Morris Minors so be gentle folks, although I have been messing with classic rust since 1984. My own toy is a GT6 Mk3 but we have restored a 'wet' 69 Morris Mk2 Mini for my son and this current project, "Goucho", is for my daughter who has just started driving ...