Morris Minor Owners Club

Hello,
Thanks for the replies. Will put some more photos up tomorrow.
Cheers
Mark

Hello, After some advice please. Stripped down to asses floors and sills, is it worth repairing. http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii159/markpounder/MorrisMinor001.jpg http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii159/markpounder/MorrisMinor002.jpg http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii159/markpounder/Morris...

Hi got my cylinder head off and yes i did have a blown exhaust valve.
Once i get the valves out and de coke the head if the other valves are okay can i get away with just replacing the knackered valve.
cheers
mark

Just adjusted my valve clearances.
A quick question once adjusted should the rockers be tight or should there be play i can move mine once adjusted.
Cheers
mark

Suspected dodgy exhaust valve, as i haven't converted to lead free head yet if i need to replace one or all the valves and springs is it going to be easier to go for a lead free head considering there about 135 plus vat, if i do convert i take it the replacement head come with valves.
cheers
mark

Hi
The brushes had worn at angle, one edge down to about 1/8 inch the other about 1/2 inch. There was a bit of play in the bush the commutator end.
Mark

Hello Coming home from work this afternoon my ignition light came on and stayed. I got some new brushes for the dynamo and fitted them. The light is still on. It is bright and will go out when revved in neutral and during driving it will go out in 2nd at about 30! Any ideas , could it be a new fan b...

Hi
Thats exactly what i hoped could be done!
Thanks cam
Mark

Hello Am i right in thinking that to remove the housing to get at the thermostat the heater pipe needs to be removed. Is it okay to only remove the cylinder head nuts holding the heater pipes. Is there a way to remount the pipe to make it easier to get at the thermostat in future. Its a standard 196...

Hello
Are there any torque settings for things such as the rear axle U bolts or rear dampers, or is it just engine and other specified stuff. What other parts have a torque setting apart from engine, hub nuts , front dampers etc.
Yours Mark

Willie
Thanks for that , i take it you mean far and near the holes on either shoe. mark

Hello
Im replacing all the pull off springs as the current ones are past the best. Just need the correct holes to use to be confirmed, as the rear springs were fitted incorrectly and the front ones looked forced.

Cheers Mark

Hello
I think i`ll flush it first and see what happens, its only about 2 inches below the neck.
mark

Hello, I dont know about a lot of oil , there is a bit in the water, when you remove the rad cap it does smell of exhaust, i take it doing a compression check will help, will it be okay to drive till the weekend as i do need the car for work. The water is sludgy but oily when rubbed on fingers. mark

Hello,
It is not losing much water at all , if not a head gasket what could it be.
mark

Hello all,
I suspect I may have a blown head gasket, Ive got oil in my water and a few bubbles in the dipstick, and mayonaise in the oil cap.
How easy is a head gasket change and any things i should be aware of.
Thanks
Mark

Hi
Just done those checks
Still the same so dipswitch ok
I checked the cable from switch to first bullet continuity ok
How easy to check between here and the lights ie how many other bullets

Mark

My sidelights and pilot lights are working
But my main headlights are only working on full beam
The bulbs look okay
Any ideas

Mark

Hello Update ! At the weekend just gone i bought service items for the distributor , a new cap and new HT leads. As i thought it might be easier i decided to remove the dizzy to make fitting the points etc a bit easier, good job i did, previously some body had overtightened the pinch bolt thus crack...

Hello again
Im running on unleaded using an additive as my head has not been converted yet. How should I change my timing settings to take account of this .
Yours mark