Morris Minor Owners Club

Brilliant,ESM it is then,the job’s a good un.!
Thanks all,
Martin.

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Hi All, I have a 1275 Minor fitted with Marina disc brakes,and fitted with Minilite wheels. A couple of questions as I now have a broken wheel stud. Are the standard length studs correct length when fitted with Minilites? Why do some suppliers say their studs are not suitable for alloy wheels? What ...

Having confused all you helpful people out there and myself included! I thought best If I started again with a new post,all being my fault. Right,let’s start again. I have fitted a 1275 Ital engine in my Minor with an SU HIF 38 carb.This carb. is fitted with a ADS needle,this set up I have since lea...

Hi all, Yes I know I have confused you all,I did say I was an old codger! Let me try and clarify the situation. I originally fitted a HIF44 and was asking advice regarding that particular carb. I then met a guy at a local car meet with a similar set up,and advised me to fit a HIF38. So let us forget...

Quick correction,
For Mini 1098 read Metro 1000 HLE.
That is the only ADS needle reference I could find.
I am an old codger!

Hi all, Many thanks for all your helpful replies. I must throw up my hands and admit I have gone off on a bit of a tangent! The cab.I have is I believe an HIF38 not a HIF44 as I originally stated,Doh! I was led to believe this came from a 1300 Metro,but going through a lot of SU information,this cam...

Hi Paul, Yes,your post was of great help,I think I could have cocked up the plumbing! I took the two lower pipes to be one fuel in,and the other the float chamber overflow. It looks like the overflow is the round plastic disc,is this correct.If it is I have connected the second lower pipe as the ove...

Doh!
I have misslead all you kind people,The carb I have must be a HIF38,not HIF44 as stated.Sorry!
Martin

Hi all, O.K, still having problems getting the engine functioning correctly. Having checked everything else it keeps coming back to the HIF44! The running gear I have is a 12G940 head,Metro manifold with the inlet part removed,a Mini Sport inlet manifold,an ESM big bore exhaust and an 1 1/2” HIF44. ...

Once again great response,thank you all. I will get cracking on latest comprehensive tips,lot to get through! I am based in Fetcham Surrey, KT229RL 01372379292 if anyone can drink endless cups of tea,or something stronger if not driving! Best regards, Martin Yes I had a senior moment,I meant 530 cra...

Hi all, Having previously posted a topic on my stater motor problems I took all the helpfull advice kindly offered.But problem is still present. I have fitted a new Lucas starter motor. I have fitted a new Lucas battery,53 cranking amps. I have fitted new earth lead from starter motor to chassis. I ...

Hi all, About to purchase new starter motor,but confused ovenLucas part numbers. My Minor has a 1275 Midget engine and a Ford 5 speed box,purists stop reading now! Only joking. Will a Lucas GEU 9404 fit! No I haven't taken the old motor off yet to look at the part number. Anyone got any other part n...

Hi many thanks all.
In conclusion I am gong to purchase a new or recon motor depending ow much!
Will take advice and go for a 9 tooth.
Cheers all,
Martin.

Hi all,
Acted on advice,but looks like a duff starter motor!
O.K so what do you recon, 9t or 10t?
Cheers,
Martin.

Thanks to everyone's advice which has helped me fit a1275Midget engine to my Morris Minor. I need to know what year this engine is so I can make sure I have the right starter motor The starter motor is very sluggish,but was O.K when used on my old 1098 engine. The 1275 looks like a recon engine as t...

Hi all,
Can I use the 1098 distributor in my 1275 midget engine which I am quite near to fitting,(25D stamped on distributor)
Also can I dispense with the bypass hose?
Many thanks,
Martin.

Yes Phil,makes sense,many thanks!

Hi all, I am almost ready to fit my 1275 Midget engine. I have a new modified backplate,and a awaiting a new modified flywheel from David Manners,an exceptionally helpful company. My question is this,the oil pump aperture in the new backplate is 93mm and the minor backplate is 89.2mm. The oil pump c...

Hi,
I agree,it's not worth worrying about,it's going on a Midget 1275cc engine about to be fitted to my Morris
Minor.
Hell,I'm 71,I am never going to wear it out!.
Once again many thanks,
Martin.