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by martin418
Mon Jan 02, 2023 6:56 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: It's not always the clutch itself that fails........
Replies: 17
Views: 1147

Re: It's not always the clutch itself that fails........

have you got the spacer that sits against the chassis rail behind the bush mounting
by martin418
Fri Sep 23, 2022 6:10 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Early Steering Column Rubber Bush
Replies: 8
Views: 1356

Re: Early Steering Column Rubber Bush

free off the bush and glue it in the rubber and the rubber into the bracket then the odd drop of oil sorted
by martin418
Fri Sep 23, 2022 2:55 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Early Steering Column Rubber Bush
Replies: 8
Views: 1356

Re: Early Steering Column Rubber Bush

does the bronze bush move freely on the column
by martin418
Sun Jul 31, 2022 11:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Morris Minor Warrantee
Replies: 7
Views: 780

Re: Morris Minor Warrantee

i have got the one for my 55 s2 in the envelope with the oxford post mark , i was going to claim last year when a bonnet moulding clip broke i thought it was poor only lasting 66 years !!!!
by martin418
Sat Jan 01, 2022 11:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: modern ish cars on e10 fuel
Replies: 13
Views: 1311

modern ish cars on e10 fuel

hi all just mulling over a thought has any one had any running issues on modern ish cars supposed to be e10 compliant i have a 2005 ford fusion 1.6 and a 2007 fiesta st150 ford said fine the cars said no !! poor fusion would not go past 4000 rpm and was gutless from cold i tried 2 different makes bu...
by martin418
Fri May 21, 2021 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: series2 1955 rear door armrest
Replies: 32
Views: 2891

Re: series2 1955 rear door armrest

thats the style of the ones i have
by martin418
Thu May 20, 2021 4:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: series2 1955 rear door armrest
Replies: 32
Views: 2891

Re: series2 1955 rear door armrest

they have a metal core then foam padding and leather covers , effectively round and turning slightly oval where they meet the door
by martin418
Thu May 20, 2021 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: series2 1955 rear door armrest
Replies: 32
Views: 2891

Re: series2 1955 rear door armrest

my s2 june 55 has the round type and are bolted through the trim and door frame to remove them you have to unclip the top of the trim fold it gently back and squeeze your arm down to un do them , i have tried to post pictures but no luck
by martin418
Wed May 19, 2021 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: series2 1955 rear door armrest
Replies: 32
Views: 2891

Re: series2 1955 rear door armrest

my 55 s2 4 door has factory rear arm rests i think they were part of the deluxe package interesting to get off they bolt from inside the door through the trim panel
by martin418
Thu Mar 25, 2021 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2 cyl A Series engine
Replies: 31
Views: 3387

Re: 2 cyl A Series engine

thanks for the link another great channel to follow with proper hands on engineering , how very British no crankshaft just make one from parts in the store shed !
by martin418
Fri Mar 12, 2021 11:48 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: engine / gearbox rubber quality
Replies: 4
Views: 542

engine / gearbox rubber quality

hi i just wondered if a good supplier of engine / gearbox mounting rubbers has been found yet , i have drilled one new engine mount and still have a 65 year old one going strong but at some point i need replacements
by martin418
Thu Oct 15, 2020 11:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many tools is enough?
Replies: 21
Views: 2407

Re: How many tools is enough?

it was meant as a joke just to try and raise a smile in this crazy world .it was not aimed at a specific gender group
by martin418
Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many tools is enough?
Replies: 21
Views: 2407

Re: How many tools is enough?

simple answer you can't have too many tools it's a man thing !! as a simple creature a box of spanners = happy therefore problem solved
by martin418
Tue Jun 02, 2020 11:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: spotted on ebay....
Replies: 10
Views: 902

Re: spotted on ebay....

they are s2 wheels
by martin418
Fri Apr 10, 2020 8:02 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Car found buried in back garden.....
Replies: 7
Views: 1227

Re: Car found buried in back garden.....

do you mean it's not true :D
by martin418
Fri Apr 10, 2020 7:34 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Car found buried in back garden.....
Replies: 7
Views: 1227

Re: Car found buried in back garden.....

car sos will have that on the road in 2 weeks no problem
by martin418
Fri Mar 20, 2020 2:45 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: austin fx 4 taxi engine colour
Replies: 0
Views: 1201

austin fx 4 taxi engine colour

do any of you widely knowledgeable folk on here know what colour austin painted the 1970's austin taxi diesel engine blocks i am rebuilding one as a stationary engine as you do !!
by martin418
Mon Sep 30, 2019 9:37 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Front brakes seizing after a short drive.
Replies: 12
Views: 2237

Re: Front brakes seizing after a short drive.

over adjustment can cause this as the drums heat up they expand and stick on the brakes , i went through a similar issue which i found was caused by weak brake shoe return springs worth a try especially if the springs are fairly new and likely to be of poor quality
by martin418
Sat Sep 14, 2019 9:15 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: New Clutch, can't get a gear
Replies: 8
Views: 1414

Re: New Clutch, can't get a gear

were all the kits the same make ? if so i would think the issue is in the new part
by martin418
Mon Aug 19, 2019 3:01 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: dead moggy
Replies: 89
Views: 11473

Re: dead moggy

hi what's your location ? there might be a member local to you who could help