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by Monty-4
Mon Nov 06, 2023 3:07 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Riley 1.5 brake cylinder repairs
Replies: 7
Views: 1362

Re: Riley 1.5 brake cylinder repairs

I got the Wolseley ones from Longbridge Motor Spares a while ago and I think they may have the Riley units.
by Monty-4
Sat Oct 14, 2023 5:23 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Electric Morris Minor
Replies: 14
Views: 4507

Re: Electric Morris Minor

On a similar note, do rust holes count as a modification or an original feature?
by Monty-4
Fri Oct 13, 2023 12:31 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Cashless Society
Replies: 37
Views: 27189

Re: Cashless Society

As somebody who works with machine learning or "A.I." models, don't worry. They're extremely stupid and just produce results that are determined by and entirely derivative of their training data. People are being fooled because language is fudgeable enough that comprehensible sentences can...
by Monty-4
Tue Oct 03, 2023 11:25 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Electric Morris Minor
Replies: 14
Views: 4507

Re: Electric Morris Minor

Very nice to see these become available even if some of the prices for parts like the bracketry are a little eye-watering, but I suppose the R&D costs need to be recouped and a profit made!
by Monty-4
Fri Sep 22, 2023 1:25 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: What paint colour is this please?
Replies: 13
Views: 3962

Re: What paint colour is this please?

Back to my corner with the dunce hat I go!
by Monty-4
Fri Sep 22, 2023 9:56 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: What paint colour is this please?
Replies: 13
Views: 3962

Re: What paint colour is this please?

Strange boot lock and it looks like the speedo and steering wheel have also been changed. Not too much originality there either!
by Monty-4
Mon Sep 18, 2023 11:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trailering service
Replies: 3
Views: 751

Re: Trailering service

I've used Craig a couple of times and whilst not the cheapest compared to budget services on Shiply etc., completely dependable and enthusiastic. Helped me and a friend push a VW T25 around too!

https://classiccartransportcb.co.uk
by Monty-4
Sun Sep 17, 2023 3:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Upgrading - can it be this easy?
Replies: 7
Views: 1125

Re: Upgrading - can it be this easy?

Why not bore the 1098 to 1148? Why not go for a 1250? :D
by Monty-4
Fri Sep 15, 2023 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What colour on a Minor? - POLL
Replies: 41
Views: 17963

Re: What colour on a Minor? - POLL

Funnily enough I have an - apparently popular - Trafalgar blue Minor, but prefer one of the greys!
by Monty-4
Wed Sep 13, 2023 9:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fire Extinguishers
Replies: 4
Views: 926

Re: Fire Extinguishers

What about the automatically triggered ones, are we skeptical that they'll never go off when there isn't a fire?
by Monty-4
Mon Sep 11, 2023 5:09 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: A most peculiar noise
Replies: 14
Views: 5668

Re: A most peculiar noise

Hmmmmmm!

Check the front shock absorber mounting bolts, the gearbox end of speedo cable, the gearbox mounts... and your leather shoes?
by Monty-4
Fri Sep 08, 2023 4:15 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Morris Minor engine rebuild
Replies: 6
Views: 729

Re: Morris Minor engine rebuild

I've found pretty everything above the crankshaft to be interchangable, with some nuances around conrods, pistons and rings. :tu1:
by Monty-4
Thu Sep 07, 2023 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: They walk amongst us...
Replies: 7
Views: 1011

Re: They walk amongst us...

It's possible to put oil through those nipples isn't it? Like we were meant to in the steering rack.
by Monty-4
Tue Jul 25, 2023 7:01 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fixtures and fittings
Replies: 7
Views: 1305

Re: Fixtures and fittings

They are cheap to replace so I would go ahead and cut them off, as you would a consumable like a cable tie.
by Monty-4
Mon Jul 24, 2023 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Waterproof covers
Replies: 6
Views: 932

Re: Waterproof covers

I got an "Eclipse" cover from here recently for a different car. Very good but a little more than expensive than your range. :-(
by Monty-4
Fri Jul 07, 2023 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recommendations for restoration companies
Replies: 8
Views: 1399

Re: Recommendations for restoration companies

I had good experiences with Quest Brothers in St Ives (Cambridgeshire) when I lived over there. They do all marques but I've seen their work on Minors which was excellent. Slightly closer to Somerset there is Stephen B of Mostly Minors in Twyning Green (Gloucestershire) but he's a one-man operation ...
by Monty-4
Thu Jul 06, 2023 5:45 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear Suspension Overhaul Advice please
Replies: 73
Views: 185722

Re: Rear Suspension Overhaul Advice please

I wish somebody would manufacture a parabolic leaf spring for the Minor (I've asked several places with no luck). MGB owners are spoilt!
by Monty-4
Thu Jul 06, 2023 5:24 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear Suspension Overhaul Advice please
Replies: 73
Views: 185722

Re: Rear Suspension Overhaul Advice please

I was considering supporting the car behind the petrol tank on a beam of strong timber and 2x axle stands. I could raise the car on a trolley jack under the diff and then lower onto the beam. I will also support the axle of course. The floor of my car is in very good condition and any rust is very ...
by Monty-4
Thu Jun 29, 2023 9:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rear spax telescopic shocks
Replies: 5
Views: 1493

Re: Rear spax telescopic shocks

I think David Manners also sell those.

https://www.abingdonmgparts.co.uk/categ ... ifications
by Monty-4
Sun Jun 25, 2023 8:05 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Headgasket or thermostat
Replies: 30
Views: 4342

Re: Headgasket or thermostat

davidpidge wrote: Tue May 23, 2023 6:26 pm The thermostat looks mint.
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:lol:

It's amazing what these engines can take before failing sometimes.