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- Mon May 13, 2024 9:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1098 oil pressure light pressure.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 25
Re: 1098 oil pressure light pressure.
Specified in BMC workshop manual Part No: AKD530L, Part AA, section AA.4 Oil Pressure - the low oil pressure warning light will glow (light up) when the oil pressure falls below 8lb/in sq.
- Sun May 12, 2024 6:59 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Layshaft rollers
- Replies: 2
- Views: 45
Re: Layshaft rollers
With the longer layshaft roller bearing there is no requirement to fit the outer circlips.
Do not use any epoxy glue or any other means to retain the roller bearings.
The longer roller bearings without the outer circlips will not cause any problem and is now the norm.
Do not use any epoxy glue or any other means to retain the roller bearings.
The longer roller bearings without the outer circlips will not cause any problem and is now the norm.
- Sun May 12, 2024 6:01 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Oil
- Replies: 10
- Views: 219
Re: Oil
My quote should be taken as a 'tongue in cheek' comment and not taken too seriously. Even after refining it is still several million years old 8) - so could be classed as S/H. :roll: When I worked in the BMC garage one of the mechanics had a Morris traveller, he used to drain Morris Minor gearboxes,...
- Sun May 12, 2024 12:02 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Oil
- Replies: 10
- Views: 219
Re: Oil
Considering that the oil is several million years old a few extra millennia is not going to hurt.
Only when contaminates are added to the oil does the need to consider changing the oil occur.
Only when contaminates are added to the oil does the need to consider changing the oil occur.
- Sat May 11, 2024 2:01 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Oil
- Replies: 10
- Views: 219
Re: Oil
No ................
The gearbox oil does not get contaminated with engine crud so in theory it could go on for ever.
The gearbox oil does not get contaminated with engine crud so in theory it could go on for ever.
- Fri May 10, 2024 12:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Seatbelt mounting bolt
- Replies: 12
- Views: 351
Re: Seatbelt mounting bolt
Have a look on 'e' bay for Landrover seat belt anchorages as there does seem to be good selection of mounting brackets available.
- Fri May 10, 2024 12:08 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Gearboxes
- Replies: 4
- Views: 107
Re: Gearboxes
Les I have used 948cc, 1098cc and 1275cc gearboxes in my Minor and found very little difference in everyday use between the Minor and MG gearboxes. The only real difference is that as the engines got bigger the gearboxes got stronger. 12G229 is the gearbox fitted to the 1275cc Midget/Sprite. The spe...
- Thu May 09, 2024 4:54 pm
- Forum: Parts for sale
- Topic: Hocky sticks
- Replies: 0
- Views: 143
Hocky sticks
May be of interest:-
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/176366827861 ... SwOt5mOTPt
- Wed May 08, 2024 8:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Seatbelt mounting bolt
- Replies: 12
- Views: 351
Re: Seatbelt mounting bolt
It may look neater but is it better? Are you using a factory installed seat belt body mounting? The seat belt loading on this area of the body can be quite high in the event of a crash and unless you have a factory installed mounting position the mount could fail. Having the special bolt installed i...
- Wed May 08, 2024 6:18 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Fitting new drop links - what am I doing wrong?!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 274
Re: Fitting new drop links - what am I doing wrong?!
The male taper of the bottom fastening is not meant to fully enter the female taper of the damper arm.
So long as the spring washer and nut can be attached and the threads of the bottom fastening protrude through the nut and the nut is tight you cannot ask for more.
So long as the spring washer and nut can be attached and the threads of the bottom fastening protrude through the nut and the nut is tight you cannot ask for more.
- Wed May 08, 2024 6:06 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: DIY valve work
- Replies: 4
- Views: 123
Re: DIY valve work
If you try and do either without the correct tools you have a high chance of ruining the head.
Even if you just intend to fit new valve guides you need to have the seats ground/machined concentric to the valve guide.
IMHO it is better to let the machine shop do the job and take the risk.
Even if you just intend to fit new valve guides you need to have the seats ground/machined concentric to the valve guide.
IMHO it is better to let the machine shop do the job and take the risk.
- Wed May 08, 2024 5:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Should the front chassis rail be spot welded or seam welded?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 130
Re: Should the front chassis rail be spot welded or seam welded?
Cut the old spot welds out using a spot weld cutter and then puddle weld the new chassis rails to the remaining top part of the chassis leg through the spot weld holes. You end up with welds that are nearly as neat as single spot welds. I used this method when restoring the bulkhead on my Ser 3 Land...
- Tue May 07, 2024 7:57 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Lower Trunnion Removal
- Replies: 4
- Views: 171
Re: Lower Trunnion Removal
It could be either of the threads. The thread is of a flattened top 75% Whitworth form. If when dismantled you find the threads are sharp on the swivel then the swivel needs to be replaced along with the trunnions. Make sure that the seals are new and fit well. The Dorset MMOC produce a removable se...
- Mon May 06, 2024 9:07 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Lower Trunnion Removal
- Replies: 4
- Views: 171
Re: Lower Trunnion Removal
The bottom trunnion cannot be removed for examination without first removing the calliper, then the hub with disc, then the disc brake stone guard.
Once the above is removed the process of removing the swivel (king pin) from the bottom trunnion can begin.
Basically a complete strip down.
Once the above is removed the process of removing the swivel (king pin) from the bottom trunnion can begin.
Basically a complete strip down.
- Mon May 06, 2024 9:58 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Clutch
- Replies: 4
- Views: 158
Re: Clutch
You should have no problems bleeding the clutch slave cylinder using the method quoted below. Undo the bleed nipple, press down the clutch pedal, tighten bleed nipple whilst holding the pedal down, let pedal back up, undo bleed nipple, press pedal down, tighten bleed nipple whilst holding the pedal ...
- Mon May 06, 2024 9:54 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Opening up a 202 head
- Replies: 19
- Views: 749
Re: Opening up a 202 head
Thank you for the reply regarding the improved cam followers. Here is the link:- https://www.calverst.com/webshop/engine/cst3025-%E2%80%93-cam-follower-set-superior-race-quality/ I have several sets of cam followers - some original still in their BMC packaging and others from well known performance ...
- Mon May 06, 2024 9:35 am
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: stainless window frames what model?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 233
Re: stainless window frames what model?
The upper door frame for a 2 door irrespective of year of manufacture is 31 1/2" wide at top of actual door.
Any other measurement is relative to van, pickup and 4 door saloon.
Any other measurement is relative to van, pickup and 4 door saloon.
- Sun May 05, 2024 5:32 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Clutch
- Replies: 4
- Views: 158
Re: Clutch
That looks to be a master cylinder of some sort mounted on the gearbox cross member.
I note that you have fiberglass gearbox cover. Non standard gearbox per chance?
The delivery pipe from the rear of the Minor brake master cylinder is lower right.
I note that you have fiberglass gearbox cover. Non standard gearbox per chance?
The delivery pipe from the rear of the Minor brake master cylinder is lower right.
Re: Wanted
The bottom of the 2 door frame is 31.5" wide.
- Sun May 05, 2024 9:54 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Opening up a 202 head
- Replies: 19
- Views: 749
Re: Opening up a 202 head
The forged rockers were profiled and lightened. Back then there were no such thing as 1.5 rockers just forged and pressed steel. The engine was lively and would rev very well. The engine went on to be fitted into a racing Sebring Austin Healy Sprite. What are your improved cam followers about? I jus...