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by Db.Carter
Tue Jan 27, 2015 5:55 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Morris Minor problems
Replies: 18
Views: 4637

Re: Morris Minor problems

Yeah... my bad meant too far advanced :oops:
by Db.Carter
Tue Jan 27, 2015 5:47 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Morris Minor problems
Replies: 18
Views: 4637

Re: Morris Minor problems

My distributor is too far retarded as when trying to start the car it struggles with the starter motor so I think that might be part of the problem, also today after I refuelled at a Tesco fuel station the car started to putter is that because it was cheap fuel and contained some water as it doesn't...
by Db.Carter
Mon Jan 26, 2015 8:35 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Morris Minor problems
Replies: 18
Views: 4637

Re: Morris Minor problems

I have been looking in to a electric dizzy but at the minute it's just money issues but as soon as I've got enough that was one of the first things I was planning on getting for my Morris
by Db.Carter
Mon Jan 26, 2015 6:33 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Morris Minor problems
Replies: 18
Views: 4637

Re: Morris Minor problems

I'll try putting the old points and condenser back in and the new distributor was another one my friend had lying around as my old one was just not doing the job
by Db.Carter
Mon Jan 26, 2015 5:57 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Morris Minor problems
Replies: 18
Views: 4637

Re: Morris Minor problems

I don't have a electronic dizzy but I have put new points and condenser in my dizzy recently and when the car stops it does both so sometimes but fairly rarely it might just splutter to a halt or just like the ignition is switched off. I don't think it is a fuel issue as fair amount of fuel gets pum...
by Db.Carter
Mon Jan 26, 2015 5:45 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Morris Minor problems
Replies: 18
Views: 4637

Re: Morris Minor problems

I've blown out and cleaned the carburettor a couple of times now and the fuel pump seems to working fine as well.
by Db.Carter
Mon Jan 26, 2015 4:48 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Morris Minor problems
Replies: 18
Views: 4637

Morris Minor problems

Hi, I'm 17 and I've had my Morris minor 1000 for just over a year now and since I've been driving it I've seemed to have nothing but problems with, I know owning a Morris minor or classic car in general wasn't going to be easy so I'd expect some constant maintance. Since I've had my car I've had to ...
by Db.Carter
Sat Apr 12, 2014 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Maintaining and owning a Morris Minor
Replies: 11
Views: 4239

Re: Maintaining and owning a Morris Minor

Thank you for advice and the quick response and I will be sure to keep an eye out for rust.
by Db.Carter
Sat Apr 12, 2014 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Maintaining and owning a Morris Minor
Replies: 11
Views: 4239

Maintaining and owning a Morris Minor

Hi, my names Dan and I'm 16. I have recently purchased a Morris minor 1000 for when I can drive. I have a love for classic cars and have always wanted one since my dad told me about owning a Morris minor when he was 17. So I was just wondering what are the basics for maintaining and keeping a Morris...