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by geoberni
Thu Mar 28, 2024 4:11 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: 'Modern car' steering vibration....
Replies: 4
Views: 96

Re: 'Modern car' steering vibration....

Yes, they can get pretty well jammed on over the years with corrosion. Often, giving it a good soaking with penetrating oil/diesel/ATF, etc. for a few hours beforehand helps. I gave it 2 -3 days spraying it in several times from the back, each stud hole and the centre boss, it just wasn't travellin...
by geoberni
Thu Mar 28, 2024 3:57 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Lucas 166 Hazard Panel
Replies: 4
Views: 60

Re: Lucas 166 Hazard Panel

I would judge it to be around 3 -3.5" wide, going from the Double pole switch it uses. They're about 3/4" wide body. The mounting lip is going to be around 3/8" Having looked it up, I see now that it is a replacement Classic Jag part. They actually sell in the £150 - £165 price bracke...
by geoberni
Thu Mar 28, 2024 2:50 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Lucas 166 Hazard Panel
Replies: 4
Views: 60

Re: Lucas 166 Hazard Panel

Blimey that's pricey; but then having seen what they charge for a 'Dummy RB106' I'm not really surprised.
Although they are by no means the most expensive for a place selling them. :o
by geoberni
Thu Mar 28, 2024 2:40 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: 'Modern car' steering vibration....
Replies: 4
Views: 96

Re: 'Modern car' steering vibration....

Nice saving, but at least the garage correctly identified the fault. The guy was a bit dim to actually touch the disc though, I think he might have burnt his fingertip.. :roll: I was surprised there had been no noticeable 'pull' to the right on the steering; I assume being FWD the transmission comp...
by geoberni
Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lucas catalogue
Replies: 8
Views: 184

Re: Lucas catalogue

Now you've explained it was an ebay item, rather than direct from their website, Alles Klar as the phrase goes.
by geoberni
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lucas catalogue
Replies: 8
Views: 184

Re: Lucas catalogue

How did you find anything.
:roll: I can't get Lucas, Lucas Catalogue, Lucas Equipment, or BMC to return any results...
by geoberni
Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:43 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: 'Modern car' steering vibration....
Replies: 4
Views: 96

'Modern car' steering vibration....

Just posting this here for a bit of general interest. My 14 yr old Ford Kuga suddenly developed a bit of vibrations on the steering at around 45-55mph. Thinking I'd lost a balance weight, after a few short journeys which confirmed the vibration, I took it into a local Tyre place to get the front whe...
by geoberni
Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:19 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Lucas Windtone Horn
Replies: 10
Views: 187

Re: Lucas Windtone Horn

If you look at the Parts books, there's probably as many variants of Horn configuration as there are Seat arrangements..... I gave up trying to understand the thought pattern behind the various decisions; I've probably not not the 'right' set up for the year, but it works, so not a priority. In the ...
by geoberni
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:57 am
Forum: Other
Topic: 1966 morris minor 1000 Oil Filter
Replies: 31
Views: 438

Re: 1966 morris minor 1000 Oil Filter

Mmoc is not far from me I’m in Matlock and mmoc is in derby which is very handy That's the Club Head Office, principally doing 'office stuff'', although it's an interesting place to visit on an Open Day. The nearest branch to you is almost certainly Mansfield, the MADMOG Branch, they meet on the so...
by geoberni
Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:38 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Lockheed servo
Replies: 8
Views: 150

Re: Lockheed servo

You have very little chance of finding a NOS Lockheed Servo. In fact, the history of the Lockheed Brand isn't as simple as people think, or 'remember'... Automotive Products (AP) started in 1920. Around 1928-30, they began licence manufacture of brake parts from the American Lockheed Corporation. In...
by geoberni
Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:28 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Morris Minor Pickup 1965 not starting
Replies: 24
Views: 483

Re: Morris Minor Pickup 1965 not starting

thanks for the replies. That video you provided Stephen was very useful. As I don't get any lights on to indicate ignition on etc I did put a battery charger on it, it was reading as if not flat. I think I will put the charger back on again and leave it for a few hours. I will totally disconnect th...
by geoberni
Fri Mar 22, 2024 10:21 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Morris Minor Pickup 1965 not starting
Replies: 24
Views: 483

Re: Morris Minor Pickup 1965 not starting

I believe the very last Austin vans were negative earth or so a member of my MMOC branch insists regarding his van.......I think the very last Travellers may have been negative earth dynamo but I would need to find a reference for that. Stephen :-? I know BL made a lot of very strange decisions, bu...
by geoberni
Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:22 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Morris Minor Pickup 1965 not starting
Replies: 24
Views: 483

Re: Morris Minor Pickup 1965 not starting

Almost all Morris Minors (except the very last ones).... Really Stephen? What gave you that idea? To the best of my knowledge, no Minor ever left the factory Neg Earth. The only area of doubt I have is overseas markets, particularly Antipodean, where they have a lot of autonomy in their assembly pl...
by geoberni
Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:05 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Hazard lights
Replies: 5
Views: 171

Re: Hazard lights

AI can't explain why your original had 3 green wires? Only the original instructions would have provided that info. But you should only need two, 1 for each side. Perhaps the 3rd is the warning light if they are switch wires. I wouldn't expect a Warning lamp line as the Switch Top usually contains ...
by geoberni
Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:01 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Filling @ BP
Replies: 8
Views: 285

Re: Filling @ BP

I wonder what they would do if a Hillman Imp driver wanted to fill up?

Would they recognise the engine is in the back and the fuel tank, with filler nozzle, is under the bonnet.... :-?
by geoberni
Wed Mar 20, 2024 1:59 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Hazard lights
Replies: 5
Views: 171

Re: Hazard lights

As we've established, Minors never had them originally, they were an early/mid 1970s invention. The original aftermarket kits were different from the ones you get now. These days they all seem to come with a couple of wires intended to isolate the main indicators Flasher, so you don't get flasher un...
by geoberni
Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:26 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Voltmeter -false low readings
Replies: 13
Views: 263

Re: Voltmeter -false low readings

:lol: :D :lol: :tu1:
Well that explains the Voltage Drop!! :roll: :lol: :wink:
:tu1: Glad it's sorted. :tu1:
by geoberni
Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:23 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Lubricants
Replies: 8
Views: 273

Re: Lubricants

Thanks for the replies,most useful. How do I download photos by the way. Cheers. :tu1: To add images, when you're writing a post/reply, scroll down a little and the net part down has 2 tabs, OPTIONS & ATTACHMENTS. Attachments let's you add files. If on a device where you can have multiple scree...
by geoberni
Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:45 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Lubricants
Replies: 8
Views: 273

Re: Lubricants

Stephen has given you a comprehensive list. I would do some research before making rash statements: Obviously I don't want to use inferior oils,grease etc on her. I have an old Castrol lubrication chart showing me all the various grease,oil points etc,but as you know most of, it not all lubricants w...
by geoberni
Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:44 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Voltmeter -false low readings
Replies: 13
Views: 263

Re: Voltmeter -false low readings

Sooooo, the plot thickens. I used the piggy back so that the white wire from the ignition output was in place and the Voltmeter connected up. Only 11V !! So I disconnected the white wire to see what happens and the voltmeter read 12,5 V !!! Thus for my logic there is some problem with the white wir...