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by mrb
Mon Aug 08, 2016 11:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thanks
Replies: 2
Views: 1012

Re: Thanks

Thanks yes will be doing that - its just that l wasn't enjoying not being able to do the work on Doris anymore and the pleasure was lost having to have people do everything !
by mrb
Sun Aug 07, 2016 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thanks
Replies: 2
Views: 1012

Thanks

Thanks to all the members who have assisted me whilst enjoying the ownership of Doris - especially you BMC for your witty and constructive advice which as helped and amused me over the last few years = "l have warned the new owner " due to my health l have had to give her up but she has go...
by mrb
Wed Jul 27, 2016 10:14 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: starter fault ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1751

Re: starter fault ?

Thanks for replies ! When l used the handle - l just assumed it was a flat battery ? but do use the car quite regular and no dimming of lights - whilst the solenoid worked by depressing the red button - the ignition seemed dead - hence the presumption it was ignition switch (but the ignition light n...
by mrb
Wed Jul 27, 2016 8:25 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: starter fault ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1751

Re: starter fault ?

Thanks ! checked terminals etc - but strange thing is that l thought l had a flat battery - garage said no because by pressing the red button on solenoid it started - last night l put battery on charge - been out this morning after 16hr charge - tried it ten times and started every time :o could it ...
by mrb
Tue Jul 26, 2016 5:00 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: starter fault ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1751

starter fault ?

have read an earlier posted fault : l have a1968 1000 went to take it for mot yesterday - but had to use for the first time my starting handle :( luckily passed with flying colours and no advisories - but garage said it was not a flat battery - because by pressing the red button on the solenoid she ...
by mrb
Tue Mar 29, 2016 7:37 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: advice please
Replies: 16
Views: 2459

Re: advice please

Thanks Bmc ! Been to three factors today - the problem is that to match my cap - l will end up with a 15 lb cap - which according to the topics l have read isn't advised - yet l have had the car three years and had no problem ! have managed to get a 4 lb pressure cap now that fits - also a 15lb cap ...
by mrb
Mon Mar 28, 2016 10:18 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: advice please
Replies: 16
Views: 2459

Re: advice please

Thanks BMC - did just that but made a mistake they cross referenced it - etc it looked right - same writing on the cap etc but when fitting the two lugs that fit to twist it on are slightly larger - hence not really keen at trying to cut them down a little - as it obviously is the wrong one - so l a...
by mrb
Mon Mar 28, 2016 8:26 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: advice please
Replies: 16
Views: 2459

Re: advice please

Thanks for all advice given ! have fitted new pump successfully - and after having to re - adjust that little by-pass hose seems now to have no leaks ! During process have managed to break the rad cap - could do with getting one tomorrow from a local factors - don't suppose you know the part number ...
by mrb
Sat Mar 26, 2016 1:36 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: advice please
Replies: 16
Views: 2459

Re: advice please

Thanks !

will check those sizes thanks and l was thinking that l was going to fit the gkt to the water pump - hence it moving whilst putting into place and trying to fit hose :x sorry a novice had another look and yes fit gkt to block face - over the dowels

:D Thanks
by mrb
Sat Mar 26, 2016 7:33 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: advice please
Replies: 16
Views: 2459

Re: advice please

Thanks Bmc ! have ordered the OE replacement rather than non genuine so assumed that it would be correct ? picking it up tomorrow - is it a visible difference ? as l assume l would notice before fitting by checking against old one ? :roll: just imagined the gkt moving whilst trying to fit pump and g...
by mrb
Fri Mar 25, 2016 6:52 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: advice please
Replies: 16
Views: 2459

Re: advice please

Hi Today s update ! took the belt off - and noise had gone ! so attacked the job :x followed suggestions and all seemed ok ! when the pump came out it does seem to have a slight play in the shaft - don't know whether it s usual but the fan was quite corroded - so Sun/Mon will try the re-build - have...
by mrb
Thu Mar 24, 2016 8:45 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: advice please
Replies: 16
Views: 2459

Re: advice please

No I haven't took fan belt off ! noise appeared - but got louder after a run ( not ever so noisy - but does sound like a bearing noise ) had it tuned a few weeks ago and the mechanic did warn me that he thought he d heard a noise from the water pump area - so using a wooden handled screw driver - li...
by mrb
Thu Mar 24, 2016 8:23 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: advice please
Replies: 16
Views: 2459

advice please

Due to being a novice ! can l please ask you for help ? had a noise appear the other day - which got louder when warmed up - did the screwdriver listening test found here on a post and seems to be the water pump ! Cant find a grease nipple as someone said may be there - so have ordered a new water p...
by mrb
Thu Feb 25, 2016 7:45 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Carb settings
Replies: 9
Views: 1518

Re: Carb settings

Thanks again to you all ! followed your instructions and "spot on" filter now back in and running almost perfect ! just need really to go a good run and then re-adjust when warmer !


Thanks again for help


Dave
by mrb
Wed Feb 24, 2016 8:21 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Carb settings
Replies: 9
Views: 1518

Re: Carb settings

Thanks Bmc ! wasn't aware you could download a manual - not a good explanation in Haynes !
by mrb
Wed Feb 24, 2016 5:48 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Carb settings
Replies: 9
Views: 1518

Re: Carb settings

Thanks very much will try that method tomorrow ! but have actually renewed air filter - it was just that a elder man up the street said he had a minor and it the bottom jet that get stuck ? but will do your test tomorrow thanks again
by mrb
Wed Feb 24, 2016 5:10 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Carb settings
Replies: 9
Views: 1518

Carb settings

Hi There ! Am a novice so asking advice before taking her into a garage ! Couldn't seem to get the idling speed right on my 1098 - had already checked oil in dash spot - etc - does run ok be it a little fast by removing air filter - so am l correct in thinking that l may need to adjust the jet at th...
by mrb
Fri Jan 01, 2016 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy New Year
Replies: 6
Views: 1408

Re: Happy New Year

a big Happy New Year to you all and a thanks for all the advice given during my first year of Morris Minor ownership :lol:
by mrb
Sat Oct 17, 2015 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Did you ever buy a brand new Minor?
Replies: 18
Views: 3567

Re: Did you ever buy a brand new Minor?

Hi There ! well "yes" and "no" started work straight from school with Shipside's Nottingham the main BMC agent - theyt had a open flat roof full of Morris Minors ! all models as a apprentice l was trusted to fetch them from the roof storage into the workshops - and then the dread...
by mrb
Thu Jul 09, 2015 11:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's see your cars then :)
Replies: 41
Views: 12616

Re: Let's see your cars then :)

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