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by olderisbetter
Sun Apr 23, 2023 5:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello again all
Replies: 3
Views: 717

Re: Hello again all

I have plans to get the traveller out there again and i now have most of the parts to do the upgrades, i am slightly distracted at the moment using the Austin A30 "Hilda"
by olderisbetter
Sat Apr 15, 2023 10:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello again all
Replies: 3
Views: 717

Hello again all

I have not been active very much for a while but i am getting back to my sites now, the 58 traveller is still going ok but there are plans to do a few upgrades and work to make it drive better, hope you are all well.
by olderisbetter
Mon Jul 18, 2022 11:28 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Valve cover gasket and rivets
Replies: 2
Views: 321

Re: Valve cover gasket and rivets

Thanks Phil great help as ever.
by olderisbetter
Sun Jul 17, 2022 1:50 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Valve cover gasket and rivets
Replies: 2
Views: 321

Valve cover gasket and rivets

I have taken the valve cover off to repaint it on a 803cc A series, was the original a cork gasket fitted from factory or a rubber looking thing that sits on the edge ? It had a very badly fitted cork one fitted as it has no location points like later cover, also i am trying to find some original lo...
by olderisbetter
Sat Jul 02, 2022 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Engine paint links
Replies: 5
Views: 470

Re: Engine paint links

just a follow up, I ordered the engine paint from ESM really good coverage and nice to use.
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by olderisbetter
Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1955 split screen purchase
Replies: 14
Views: 1394

Re: 1955 split screen purchase

The water pump was squeaking but no leaks and the front seal was making a nice oil drip, I had the pump rebuilt and the front seal was the felt type which had failed as the metal cover inside was badly soldered on so i opted for a later front cover and modern seal, I know its not original but withou...
by olderisbetter
Wed Jun 08, 2022 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Engine paint links
Replies: 5
Views: 470

Re: Engine paint links

Thanks both i will order some
by olderisbetter
Wed Jun 08, 2022 1:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rim rings
Replies: 7
Views: 555

Re: rim rings

Is it like this one pictured far right?
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by olderisbetter
Wed Jun 08, 2022 12:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Synthetic engine oils
Replies: 12
Views: 1054

Re: Synthetic engine oils

That is correct Phil this oil is going in the MG engine, The other cars i have are running 803cc 948cc and 1098cc but i have kept standard morris oils mineral in them.
by olderisbetter
Wed Jun 08, 2022 12:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Engine paint links
Replies: 5
Views: 470

Engine paint links

I am looking for some engine paint in the standard green i always see used on BMC engines, can anyone recomend a decent one that wont peel off prefer tins rather than spray cans, Rob.
by olderisbetter
Thu Jun 02, 2022 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Synthetic engine oils
Replies: 12
Views: 1054

Re: Synthetic engine oils

Thanks Phil
by olderisbetter
Wed Jun 01, 2022 11:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Synthetic engine oils
Replies: 12
Views: 1054

Synthetic engine oils

I orederd some oil today from my mate who runs a garage and what turned up was synthetic 20w 50 not mineral, should i avoid it or will it be ok?
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by olderisbetter
Wed Jun 01, 2022 11:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1955 split screen purchase
Replies: 14
Views: 1394

Re: 1955 split screen purchase

We did the water pump today and it was nice to see under the radiator and inside the engine block they were both very clean areas, the fluid in the radiator looked like water rather than antifreeze but it must be some kind of antifreeze i have not seen before so any info on that would be usefull. 20...
by olderisbetter
Sun May 29, 2022 10:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1955 split screen purchase
Replies: 14
Views: 1394

Re: 1955 split screen purchase

We found a bit more time to give the Minor a look over and checks the brakes on the rear which just needed a dusting out so next is the sump gasket and sorting out teh water pump as it is a bit noisy, i am pretty sure i have a nearly new cast iron pump to keep it looking original or i will get the o...
by olderisbetter
Mon May 23, 2022 11:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1955 split screen purchase
Replies: 14
Views: 1394

Re: 1955 split screen purchase

We had a nice run out Sunday to test the brakes, it just needed the slack tacking up on the rod from the master cylinder and the floor was as good as new so i took a picture.
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by olderisbetter
Sat May 21, 2022 9:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1955 split screen purchase
Replies: 14
Views: 1394

Re: 1955 split screen purchase

We have no plans to go to the national, the last few days we have been checking the car over and getting it running better as it was firing on three and as it had not really been used for a few years, it starts pretty well now but the brakes need looking at.
by olderisbetter
Tue May 17, 2022 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1955 split screen purchase
Replies: 14
Views: 1394

Re: 1955 split screen purchase

It would indeed Iain, and thanks all for the nice comments, I will be putting some more detailed pictures on here when it has had a good polish i think most of the original tool kit is in the boot so i will need to sort all the bits out as it came with a few boxes and a fair old history file.
by olderisbetter
Sun May 15, 2022 2:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1955 split screen purchase
Replies: 14
Views: 1394

1955 split screen purchase

I have picked up another minor, this one is a 1955 split screen not been out and about since 2014 so i am just checking it over, all factory standard and less thatn 41,000 miles from new.
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by olderisbetter
Sun May 01, 2022 9:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Split screen bulk head letter marking
Replies: 5
Views: 496

Re: Split screen bulk head letter marking

Thank you POMMreg
by olderisbetter
Sun May 01, 2022 2:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Split screen bulk head letter marking
Replies: 5
Views: 496

Split screen bulk head letter marking

What does the painted on letter D mean on the bulk head, it looks original to the car, It is on a 803 cc split screen which i have pretty much purchased yesterday.
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