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- Mon May 06, 2024 10:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sidelight/indicator earth
- Replies: 12
- Views: 275
Re: Sidelight/indicator earth
The wiring diagram Geoberni shows is not for the later lights being discussed though. It is for the earlier cars with the clear glass front lights and small red rear lights which operate as flashers using the Lucas DB10 cut-out unit shown in the diagram
- Mon May 06, 2024 7:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sidelight/indicator earth
- Replies: 12
- Views: 275
Re: Sidelight/indicator earth
Exactly so. The base is metal, so should earth when screwed to the metal wing. They were never fitted with a seperate earth from the factory but if you feel you need one....it can be added of course.
- Mon May 06, 2024 2:39 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: stainless window frames what model?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 233
Re: stainless window frames what model?
Your question was about Stainless window frames, but then broadened to frames in general Other's have already mentioned relative dimensions, LCV used same as 4dr, as it doesn't need to provide access to a rear seat. 2dr, Traveller and Tourer all use a wider door for rear access. As to Chrome Surrou...
- Mon May 06, 2024 9:37 am
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: stainless window frames what model?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 233
Re: stainless window frames what model?
2 door saloon, convertible and traveller are interchangeable. Van and pick-up use the front doors from a 4door saloon which are the shorter doors and frames. There are only these two different sizes. If your spare pair are the same length as the ones on your car, then they will fit. There is about 4...
- Sun May 05, 2024 10:12 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Fuel gauge reading half-full when empty
- Replies: 24
- Views: 8302
Re: Fuel gauge reading half-full when empty
Excellent progress :) I still don't see why you needed to remove the gloveboxes to get at the speedo. One of those little pen torches shone through the access holes will pinpoint the speedo securing screws, which just need to be slackened off a little, but the main thing is that you have fixed your ...
- Sat May 04, 2024 12:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Genuine front wings
- Replies: 2
- Views: 184
Re: Genuine front wings
The pattern panels use a much thinner steel and are poorly crimped together around the headlight area. It is difficult to explain the differences without reference to photos or standing next to them! "Genuine" or Heritage wings are a better product but having recently fitted a pair of bran...
- Fri May 03, 2024 9:46 am
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: 1965 Four Door - sympathetic resto
- Replies: 47
- Views: 52192
Re: 1965 Four Door - sympathetic resto
Very best of luck. Sorry to hear of your problems but, as you say, restoring a car can be therapeutic if you feel able . At least the better weather should be coming along and it'll be warmer in our garages
- Fri May 03, 2024 8:50 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Fuel gauge reading half-full when empty
- Replies: 24
- Views: 8302
Re: Fuel gauge reading half-full when empty
I agree with Bill. You don't have to remove the glovebox liners - and the passenger side one is very easy anyway. Every Minor 1000 glovebox liner was made with a hole in it to access the speedo screw. It does sound as if the voltage stabiliser (not the voltage regulator which is something completely...
- Fri May 03, 2024 8:42 am
- Forum: Do you know....?
- Topic: 1957 Turquoise Convertible Registration 1590 F
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2145
Re: 1957 Turquoise Convertible Registration 1590 F
Hi Lindsey, I looked on the DVLA web site and it shows 1590F is currently taxed so it’s still out there somewhere. The last V5 was issued in 2012 with the V5 being issued around the same time it seems likely it changed hands in 2012 so the person who owned it in 2006 probably hasn’t got it any more...
- Thu May 02, 2024 2:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Server Maintenancecv
- Replies: 5
- Views: 648
Re: Server Maintenancecv
Well done those behind the scenes who sort this stuff out.
It is working MUCH better today
It is working MUCH better today
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 9:00 pm
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Van or pick or pick up
- Replies: 4
- Views: 201
Re: Van or pick or pick up
And don't forget that the 6cwt and the 8cwt versions are different
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:07 pm
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: Start of rear repair first timer
- Replies: 34
- Views: 7016
Re: Start of rear repair first timer
You shouldn't have to remove the door just to repair or replace the inner wing - or are you thinking of doing a more major repair? On my Minor saloon I left the doors in place when I carried out the inner wing and floor repairs. That way I was always able to check the door gaps. The doors are heavy ...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 11:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mirrors
- Replies: 13
- Views: 933
Re: Mirrors
My car has had these mirrors since well before I got the car 35 years ago, possibly from new. What I notice is that my mirrors are not mounted on the very top of the wing. They are slightly on the outside curve and I think this makes a difference. As my car is 1969 the different shape is in keeping...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mirrors
- Replies: 13
- Views: 933
Re: Mirrors
Those original mirrors were made by Desmo. They are very sought after now but do turn up now and again. I bought a pair on ebay a few years ago. The ones you have now look like a Tex mirror. On my Minor I found the clip on mirrors pretty hopeless and have now fitted the Lucas copy mirrors onto the l...
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 7:53 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Brake bleed nipples and union screws
- Replies: 9
- Views: 578
Re: Brake bleed nipples and union screws
What makes you think they don't seat properly? The seating surfaces are out of sight inside the wheel cylinder aren't they. Whenever I have changed such items and bled the brakes I've always got somebody else to push the brake pedal hard while I check for any leaks at joints etc. Just tighten them u...
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 5:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Saftek Brake Shoes
- Replies: 3
- Views: 458
Re: Saftek Brake Shoes
"better braking performance" than what exactly??
For myself I have never heard of them.
For myself I have never heard of them.
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 7:42 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Clutch not “working
- Replies: 15
- Views: 793
Re: Clutch not “working
Excellent news :) One thing which might be worth checking: Just have a look at the heater tap/valve at the back of the cylinder head and make sure it is not leaking at all. If it leaks a little, the coolant can enter the clutch housing below and contribute towards the dampness which can lead to the ...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 11:55 am
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: Replacement Steering Wheel with indicator Arm
- Replies: 10
- Views: 539
Re: Replacement Steering Wheel with indicator Arm
I'm pretty sure it will if you have all the fittings. I fitted a whole Minor 1000 column to my Series 11 some years ago
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 11:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Spotted today.
- Replies: 2463
- Views: 773804
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 4:54 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Clutch not “working
- Replies: 15
- Views: 793
Re: Clutch not “working
The problem is almost certainly a stuck (sometimes called frozen) clutch. Basically a little corrosion has stuck the clutch plate in position through lack of use. Generally easily cured. Run the engine to get it warm. Once warm, you might find that is sufficient but generally you have to be a little...