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- Fri Apr 14, 2017 3:58 pm
- Forum: Useful Tips
- Topic: Tip for cleaning your Morris Minor seats and saving money!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9977
Re: Tip for cleaning your Morris Minor seats and saving money!
Heya I used this on mine :) spray on leave for a bit and start scrubbing :lol: it hasn't got it 100% cleaned but certainly is close to clean :)[frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1408918542_21739 [/frame] Before[frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1408918675_21739 [/frame] And after :D...
- Tue Mar 21, 2017 11:07 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 12g940 head on 1098 questions
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6379
Re: 12g940 head on 1098 questions
Thanks declan. Yes I read your thread a few times. Is a great readDeclan_Burns wrote:We had a discussion on this in fair detail back in 2013.
https://www.mmoc.org.uk/Messageboard/vi ... 40#p245538
Regards
Declan
- Tue Mar 21, 2017 11:01 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 12g940 head on 1098 questions
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6379
Re: 12g940 head on 1098 questions
i had this done in 2 stages i had the induction kit fitted 1st going through standard 1098 head it was too much for it the engine was restricted by the small valves .i then had the maniflow exhaust manifold and exhaust system and a reworked 1275 mg metro head fitted . the engine is a recon 1098 its...
- Mon Mar 20, 2017 12:01 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 12g940 head on 1098 questions
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6379
Re: 12g940 head on 1098 questions
just to add something else to the topic , i have got a 1098 with a mg metro 1275 head and hif 44 carb with maniflow exhaust and manifold its got lots of tourgue for overtaking , had it done by a series spares carnt recomend them enough great service . That's good to gear. Is there any modifications...
- Sun Mar 19, 2017 6:44 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 12g940 head on 1098 questions
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6379
Re: 12g940 head on 1098 questions
Oh right ok so at the end of the day a 295 or 940 head would be better off anyway I have the 940 head anyway so I'll stick to working on that :) £700!!!!!!! Who buys that :lol: :lol: :lol: So it sounds that it was the first of the 940 but they improved all the problems when it came to producing the ...
- Fri Mar 17, 2017 10:31 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 12g940 head on 1098 questions
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6379
Re: 12g940 head on 1098 questions
The reason it is recommended to sink the valves into the head is because there is a good possibility that the valves in the 940 head when fitted to a small bore block will make contact with the top of the small bore block. Sinking the valves into the head ensures that the valves and block do not co...
- Fri Mar 17, 2017 10:21 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 12g940 head on 1098 questions
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6379
Re: 12g940 head on 1098 questions
If it's much less than 320 then the exhaust valve will hit the block on high revs. I needed a little extra clearance and achieved it by skimming the valve faces, much easier than sinking the valves. and the later heads have loads of meat on the valves. Compared with the valves on the stage three he...
- Fri Mar 17, 2017 8:47 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 12g940 head on 1098 questions
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6379
Re: 12g940 head on 1098 questions
Just remember it's .320" clearance between exhaust valve face and block - without the head gasket. And make sure you use a 1275 head gasket when you come to fitting. I did look at the chamber volumes when I did mine and the difference between the Minor head and the 12G940 was, I think, 1cc les...
- Fri Mar 17, 2017 8:24 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 12g940 head on 1098 questions
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6379
Re: 12g940 head on 1098 questions
From memory previous posts on the subject have said you need 320 thou clearance on the valves but you might get away with 300. You don't need sintered rockers the old ones can be used but will need aligning with the valve tops by re-arranging the rocker springs and spacers on the rocker shaft. As s...
- Fri Mar 17, 2017 8:10 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 12g940 head on 1098 questions
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6379
Re: 12g940 head on 1098 questions
Heya Monty Yeah I'm sure it would need sinking to make the correct clearance but no one seems to say why it needs doing... many engines seem to work to smaller tolerances so just wondered why it has to be done. the clearance results I got were from the bluetac tests :) Oh right ok that's great thank...
- Fri Mar 17, 2017 6:24 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 12g940 head on 1098 questions
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6379
12g940 head on 1098 questions
Heya guys So finally found and bought a 12g940 small valve head to go on my traveller. Got a few questions though 1. I've done my clearance checks and all valves without headgasket gives me 265 thou clearance between piston and valve. I just wondered why the valves achually need sinking as that is s...
- Sun Nov 13, 2016 3:13 pm
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: The new addition to the family (my first traveller)
- Replies: 92
- Views: 27480
Re: The new addition to the family (my first traveller)
Interesting thread for me, this, since it's practically identical to my 1970 Trafalgar Blue Traveller Deluxe, and seeing that you're going through the same sort of work I've had to do with mine over the years. :) Oxalic acid is the most effective way to bleach stains out of the wood - available fro...
- Mon Nov 07, 2016 9:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Morris for my First Car?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2826
Re: Morris for my First Car?
Welcome. At ages 20 I now own 2 moggies. And having a moggy as my first car at aged 19. They are great first cars and your friends will hate you when you tell them your insurance will be about £800 and don't pay tax ;). If your on Facebook we have the mmoc young members Facebook page ( that's where ...
- Sun Oct 30, 2016 4:12 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Glove box catch
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2632
Re: Glove box catch
In my saloon I bought some simple b&q kitchen cupboard magnets and screwed one screw in tight had no problem for 2 years with it so far My traveller on the other hand, the previous owner had fitted this to the glove box. It's really fidley to open due to the original handle being there but it wo...
- Sat Oct 22, 2016 11:53 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Front seats with headrests
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4198
Re: Front seats with headrests
Common seats are ford ka seats small yet perfectly sized and comfy and folds forward and very easy to fit. Another option are mg midget seats they have head rests fitted and have the old look to them but not sure what kind of prices they go for now Good luck I'd guess mini seats would fit with very ...
- Wed Oct 12, 2016 9:26 pm
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: The new addition to the family (my first traveller)
- Replies: 92
- Views: 27480
Re: The new addition to the family (my first traveller)
Moggy you can get wood bleach which gets it lighter if you have problems Thanks. I tried lemons and they worked well but in two minds at the moment weather to replace the drivers side as well so it doesn't look so odd one side :) she's coming along nicely though. Passenger side is being made at woo...
- Fri Aug 19, 2016 11:01 am
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: The new addition to the family (my first traveller)
- Replies: 92
- Views: 27480
Re: The new addition to the family (my first traveller)
So last weekend I forgot to post :oops: I made a start on the doors and started stripping the dark one and getting them up to scratch ready for the cuprinol. So when I started stripping the varnish off the door I was greated with very ugly wood :([frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1471599623...
- Wed Aug 10, 2016 11:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The search for royale blue
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5104
Re: The search for royale blue
As LouiseM says. They were a special colour for 1969 to June 1970 travellers. From what I can make out in pictures and very few past posts it's trafalgar blue but with more depth to the paint and shine and from pictures it looks gorgious. I was thinking of keeping my current light blue interior and ...
- Wed Aug 10, 2016 7:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The search for royale blue
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5104
The search for royale blue
Hey guys So I wondered if anyone has a royale blue traveller. I'm still debating between trafalgar and royale for my traveller but don't think I've ever seen a royale before :( was the paint unpopular for a reason, I love it. There's got to be a reason Also any pictures especially trafalgar and roya...
- Tue Aug 09, 2016 9:57 pm
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: The new addition to the family (my first traveller)
- Replies: 92
- Views: 27480
Re: The new addition to the family (my first traveller)
Time for the latest update :) So, been busy getting on with the wood that I have whilst searching for a passenger side. Been stripping the drivers side wood and loosen the screws ready for the repair section for the rear arch and for the joins I will be rejoining. After many hours and two days of st...