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- Sun Apr 21, 2024 8:17 pm
- Forum: Parts for sale
- Topic: twin carbs
- Replies: 0
- Views: 80
twin carbs
Hi Thinking of selling my twin carb set up was going to use it on my rebuilt 1275 but now changed my mind It has new fuel pipes ,new heat shield with new return springs, new breather control valve unit I fabricated throttle bracket and base plate for the air filter (which i bought second hand hence ...
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How many of you can weld, and how did you learn?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1501
Re: How many of you can weld, and how did you learn?
Have been welding since leaving the RAF about 35+ years ago
mostly off shore (based in Aberdeen) equipment normal mig and flux core and some tig in the past
mostly off shore (based in Aberdeen) equipment normal mig and flux core and some tig in the past
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:18 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Spotlights
- Replies: 23
- Views: 557
Re: Spotlights
hi again just to i agree about the lights not being great for driving on back road (of which there are plenty i use up here in the north east Scotland and when it gets dark very quickly once the 'clocks go back') so as a safety point I'm all for it and in fact have them fitted to mine because of tha...
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 10:08 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Spotlights
- Replies: 23
- Views: 557
Re: Spotlights
hi all Just a wee reply with regard to led bulbs in Morris minor i was under the impression that you could fit them as the MOT manual states that you can if the vehicle is pre April 1986 i saw this https://www.garagetalkonline.co.uk/news/the-law-around-classic-cars-and-led-lighting also The DVSA say...
- Sat Oct 14, 2023 11:07 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: LED Indicator help
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4137
Re: LED Indicator help
Hi mate
i used this company and ordered on the 12v ones
https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/collec ... electronic
hope that helps
Stu
i used this company and ordered on the 12v ones
https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/collec ... electronic
hope that helps
Stu
- Sat Aug 19, 2023 12:25 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Rear Suspension Overhaul Advice please
- Replies: 73
- Views: 232376
Re: Rear Suspension Overhaul Advice please
Has anyone fitted this and what is the verdict. https://www.morrisminorspares.com/rear-suspension-axle-propshaft-c87/rear-suspension-c89/telescopic-damper-conversion-kit-rear-gas-p831352 hi mate I have this fitted to my Morris its been on the car for 3-4 years and no problems (although the shocks i...
- Sun Jul 16, 2023 1:57 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 5.5x14 Smoothie wheels
- Replies: 1
- Views: 249
5.5x14 Smoothie wheels
Hi all thinking of fitting a set of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144693033431?hash=item21b06079d7:g:xMIAAOSwTUtjB21~&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAABACi7vKj%2Bwqx9fveNnSKTNgqaZWMBFA1xL5QDwpDCs326bf9pxWiLSmTJssVrPmgSm5kFF%2BS2Y1Db4a%2B6BC6drdzSp34DCAgnOHD%2B8%2FEmqy5eXTbYdUtDRXGZylnwDK3RRmuC7%2BeGr8iXna...
- Fri Jul 07, 2023 11:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: National Rally 2023
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5884
Re: National Rally 2023
hi all just home after a weeks hols ' down south' taking in the nationals just a point about the distance I travelled from Aberdeen ( modern car admittedly) and just done a mileage check on AA planner and the distance from Aberdeen to Kelmarsh was 465 miles and to Droitwich was 438 miles not much in...
- Sun Jan 08, 2023 6:57 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Number plate history
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1947
Re: Number plate history
hi mate
looks like it was first reg'd in Somerset
according to https://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/registr ... etters.htm
looks like it was first reg'd in Somerset
according to https://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/registr ... etters.htm
- Tue Nov 01, 2022 8:09 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: heater hose
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3602
Re: heater hose
Many thanks to all took the time to reply
will order this week
will order this week
- Mon Oct 31, 2022 7:41 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: heater hose
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3602
heater hose
Hi all
just a quick question about heater hose
ESM list 2 types 59" and 36" lengths
the 59" is for an early rad take off
my Morris is a 1960 model would i be right in thinking the 36" one is right for my motor??
cheers
just a quick question about heater hose
ESM list 2 types 59" and 36" lengths
the 59" is for an early rad take off
my Morris is a 1960 model would i be right in thinking the 36" one is right for my motor??
cheers
Re: polishing
LOL it should take a while unless you use a rotary polisher or if it's been badly resprayed I've done a few cars as a hobby over the last few years here is my Morris i think it was resprayed about 10-50 years ago not perfect but does keep a shine what colour is you Minor? IMG_20190913_203225815 (1)....
- Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:22 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: reverse light switch
- Replies: 2
- Views: 570
reverse light switch
manged to 'rig' up a reverse light switch over the weekend
a couple of pics below of the set up sorry not the best pics and had to 'butcher' the rubber cover but it works
a couple of pics below of the set up sorry not the best pics and had to 'butcher' the rubber cover but it works
- Sat Jul 02, 2022 11:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: esm
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2799
esm
Just thought i would post a message about the amazing guys(and ladies) at ESM
ordered parts on Friday about 10 ish and arrived this morning
from Sussex to Aberdeenshire in a day!!!!
all this 'you are in the highlands rubbish from certain couriers' rubbish
5+ stars
ordered parts on Friday about 10 ish and arrived this morning
from Sussex to Aberdeenshire in a day!!!!
all this 'you are in the highlands rubbish from certain couriers' rubbish
5+ stars
- Sat May 07, 2022 3:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rally
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2496
Rally
Hi all who does someone get invited to the annual rally?? the reason i ask is i have heard great reports of a Su carb tuning guy called 'AC Dodds' who's a bit of a legend in mini circles for tuning the a series, carbs and timing and i thought i would be a good idea for all the modified minor owners ...
- Mon Apr 11, 2022 8:07 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 1275 speedo
- Replies: 8
- Views: 872
Re: 1275 speedo
many thanks for the help guys
forgot to say i have a bronze speedo in the morris
but as some have mentioned ill try with the standard one and see how it goes
forgot to say i have a bronze speedo in the morris
but as some have mentioned ill try with the standard one and see how it goes
- Sun Apr 10, 2022 6:53 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 1275 speedo
- Replies: 8
- Views: 872
1275 speedo
hi all
fitted a 1275 midget engine and gearbox and going to fit a 3.9 diff what speedo should i use to get the speed roughly right??
or ignore and use a gps style speedo??
Stu
fitted a 1275 midget engine and gearbox and going to fit a 3.9 diff what speedo should i use to get the speed roughly right??
or ignore and use a gps style speedo??
Stu
- Thu Mar 03, 2022 10:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: show tickets
- Replies: 2
- Views: 324
Re: show tickets
cheers
i had it in my head it came with the jan/feb issue
i had it in my head it came with the jan/feb issue
- Thu Mar 03, 2022 8:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: show tickets
- Replies: 2
- Views: 324
show tickets
hi all
Am i 'jumping the gun' here asking if this years national show tickets
are coming out soon ?
i thought the entry form usually came out with the first couple of issues of minor matters
cheers Stu
Am i 'jumping the gun' here asking if this years national show tickets
are coming out soon ?
i thought the entry form usually came out with the first couple of issues of minor matters
cheers Stu