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- Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:35 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Morris Minor Pickup 1965 not starting
- Replies: 22
- Views: 457
Re: Morris Minor Pickup 1965 not starting
The front and rear lights should come on if the switch to the right of the ignition key is switched on, even with ignition off. As to this mysterious knob for stopping the car (engine?), it could be some kind of hidden isolator switch, but you would think the guy who delivered the vehicle would have...
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:06 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Morris Minor Pickup 1965 not starting
- Replies: 22
- Views: 457
Re: Morris Minor Pickup 1965 not starting
Well, for the record, Ray Newell's Original Morris Minor states that "Some later vehicles supplied to to the police and the armed services had an alternator fitted". He goes on to list engine numbers for those that had the alternator. However, I believe these were positive earth alternator...
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:22 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Engine Copper Heater Pipe - Does this look normal?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 261
Re: Engine Copper Heater Pipe - Does this look normal?
I would definitely be replacing that damaged hose and examining the other hoses very carefully, especially after getting the car running again as the hot water can hasten their deterioration if on the way out. Numerous reports on here in the past poor quality rubber components. As for the jubilee cl...
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 4:09 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Engine Copper Heater Pipe - Does this look normal?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 261
Re: Engine Copper Heater Pipe - Does this look normal?
As for the hose, I would be tempted to replace it. Yes, you could cut the end off and re-fit, and you could try and tape something over the split, but it suggests the hose is perishing and likely to break down again. Who knows how old it is? Always worth periodically checking the condition of all ho...
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:42 am
- Forum: Do you know....?
- Topic: Current Full Respray Cost
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5863
Re: Current Full Respray Cost
But no overheads like garage rental, business rates etc. if spraying on someone's driveway! :lol: Seriously though, there is something a bit odd about this thread - both 'Col. Chestbridge' who wanted a re-spray, and 'Key Shawn-Johnson', who claimed he had his car re-sprayed for £700 have disappeared...
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:35 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: recommending engine oil.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 325
Re: recommending engine oil.
Its a good idea.Alternatively, you can buy a magnetic plug: https://www.morrisminorspares.com/engin ... er-p830179
BTW - I use classic car oil from Halfords.............
BTW - I use classic car oil from Halfords.............
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:44 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Fuel smell
- Replies: 44
- Views: 8759
Re: Fuel smell
The problem is discovering exactly where the leak is - and it may be very small. It is not unusual for Minors to have a bit of a petrol smell, especially after filling up - which suggests either the fuel sender gasket or the filler hose (hose itself, or tightness of the hose clips) I have had proble...
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 6:55 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Maintaining DIY Service Records
- Replies: 7
- Views: 294
Re: Maintaining DIY Service Records
I'm much more relaxed about it. I keep a mental note in my head and roughly follow the schedule, but this is quite flexible and I don't work to specific dates, so its a bit rough and ready....nothing gets left too long though
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 6:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: tyre pressures
- Replies: 11
- Views: 321
Re: tyre pressures
I find 30psi all round is good. Anyone run on more than that?
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:02 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Beehive Springs -again!
- Replies: 44
- Views: 960
Re: Beehive Springs -again!
Astounded? Its only two pages. Using the choke is a much more simple operation to fitting beehive springs and that thread ended up at nine pages! I suspect it would have been even longer had it not eventually been locked
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My new Series 2
- Replies: 5
- Views: 192
Re: My new Series 2
I doubt that piece of rusty metal is original. As for 'old man mods', it does seem Dr. Frankenstein has been tinkering with it, but not enough to prevent you from rectifying things. Nice seats as well
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:59 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Lucas 9H Horn Repair
- Replies: 5
- Views: 157
Re: Lucas 9H Horn Repair
I once rigged a Morris Minor horn to the doorbell push. Didn't half make you jump when someone came to the door!
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:48 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Beehive Springs -again!
- Replies: 44
- Views: 960
Re: Beehive Springs -again!
Oh, I forgot to mention above another brake issue which was seized brake cylinders all round - but, again, nothing to do with beehive springs.....
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 5:42 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Beehive Springs -again!
- Replies: 44
- Views: 960
Re: Beehive Springs -again!
Are they really necessary? I've never had them fitted in over 40 years of Minor driving and never had any brake problems other than a master cylinder failing - which, of course, is nothing to do with the beehive springs.
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 5:39 pm
- Forum: Useful Tips
- Topic: Diff Plug Tool
- Replies: 6
- Views: 349
Re: Diff Plug Tool
I found the red ESM tool to be useless as it didn't fit properly and the bend is too far back to get good leverage. I now use a socket wrench without issue.
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 9:22 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Electronic ignition
- Replies: 17
- Views: 369
Re: Electronic ignition
Quite so. And there are previous threads on here by people who decided to 'fix it', even though it was not broken - and were then beset by problems!
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 5:04 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Metal trim help
- Replies: 16
- Views: 397
Re: Metal trim help
The price of most things seem to have skyrocketed!
One option might be to post in the 'wants' section here - you never know if a good second-hand one is available. I have both bought and sold good quality second-hand chrome stuff on here before....
One option might be to post in the 'wants' section here - you never know if a good second-hand one is available. I have both bought and sold good quality second-hand chrome stuff on here before....
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:54 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Electronic ignition
- Replies: 17
- Views: 369
Re: Electronic ignition
Thanks Stephen for your guidance, it has certainly got me thinking though. The car runs good anyway,I was just considering future proofing it.I am about to give it a full service etc so it should be ok for a while. Thanks again. The car is 56 years old and still 'runs good'. So it was 'future proof...
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 9:36 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Metal trim help
- Replies: 16
- Views: 397
Re: Metal trim help
Maybe its chrome-plated brass and you've got down to the brass?
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 11:03 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Clutch cable
- Replies: 12
- Views: 356
Re: Clutch cable
But from 'classic car's post it sounds more like the pedal suddenly went to the floor - i.e. something in the linkage broke.