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by millerman
Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:30 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rocker arm identification.
Replies: 10
Views: 281

Re: Rocker arm identification.

:roll:
jammmorris wrote: Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:49 am Thanks Phil, looks like a good system you have set up there. If you could find a non-draining oil filter that would be of interest. Thanks.
A good rag would seem to solve this oil spillage at nil cost :D It worked for me :wink:
by millerman
Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:22 am
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Diff Plug Tool
Replies: 6
Views: 351

Re: Diff Plug Tool

philthehill wrote: Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:02 pm Just use a 3/8" square drive 'T' bar.
Does the job superbly.
The easy way :tu1:
by millerman
Mon Feb 26, 2024 10:54 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Garage lights
Replies: 12
Views: 980

Re: Garage lights

More to the point, which is the best inspection light? there are a lot of rechargeable led lamps on the market from exceptionally cheap to very, very expensive. Any recommendations?
by millerman
Wed Jan 31, 2024 8:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Engine overhaul
Replies: 3
Views: 555

Re: Engine overhaul

Hamlins at Bridgwater will be as good as any
by millerman
Mon Jan 22, 2024 9:39 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine swsp
Replies: 11
Views: 937

Re: Engine swsp

Try Lyons Engineering, Brynmawr
by millerman
Wed Oct 18, 2023 11:54 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Painting badge
Replies: 13
Views: 4560

Re: Painting badge

Call in at your local nail salon, :roll: they have a wide range of colours and their nail varnish pretty tough stuff
Whether or not will work on badges instead of nails I do not know!
by millerman
Mon Oct 02, 2023 10:54 pm
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Bonnet flash and badge
Replies: 0
Views: 35048

Bonnet flash and badge

Bonnet flash - £15.00
Badge - £20.00
UK postage - £5.00
Both in good condition but need painting - I wonder if your local nail bar would do that :D
by millerman
Mon Sep 18, 2023 10:48 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Seized engine
Replies: 13
Views: 2133

Re: Seized engine

Remove crankshaft first, piece of 2" x 2" wood, lump hammer or small sledge, tap pistons out :wink:
by millerman
Tue Aug 01, 2023 12:10 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Wider wheels
Replies: 8
Views: 1010

Re: Wider wheels

If you are a 'spirited' driver you will find wider wheels will hold the road much better but you will have heavier steering when manoeuvring at slow speeds, also give a more modern look
I have never kept accurate fuel consumption records but I would assume increased fuel consumption will be negligible
by millerman
Thu May 25, 2023 8:49 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Heater control tap - simple solution
Replies: 12
Views: 3364

Re: Heater control tap - simple solution

Thanks for your comments I have to ask 'Why?' New heater tap was required and I thought this was a nice low-tech idea and no leaks so far! I must admit the jubilee clips look a bit cumbersome. I have still got the brass tap on the cylinder head due to the original valve not controlling the water flo...
by millerman
Sun May 21, 2023 10:34 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Heater control tap - simple solution
Replies: 12
Views: 3364

Heater control tap - simple solution

Installation of heater control tap inside the car, good or bad idea??
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by millerman
Mon May 15, 2023 8:50 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil from breather pipe
Replies: 72
Views: 8404

Re: Oil from breather pipe

Phil, thanks
by millerman
Sun May 14, 2023 9:29 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil from breather pipe
Replies: 72
Views: 8404

Re: Oil from breather pipe

Hi Phil,
What is the likely result if the canister is cleaned out and left empty and is the plate with the hole removable?
by millerman
Sat Jan 21, 2023 10:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heater stub
Replies: 2
Views: 523

Re: Heater stub

Phil, thanks saved me a search!
by millerman
Fri Jan 20, 2023 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Morris Minor book by Matt Tomkins.
Replies: 8
Views: 884

Re: New Morris Minor book by Matt Tomkins.

Phil, well said :tu1:
by millerman
Fri Jan 20, 2023 12:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heater stub
Replies: 2
Views: 523

Heater stub

Hi has anyone got one of these which they no longer require?
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by millerman
Thu Feb 24, 2022 10:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Messageboard is now live
Replies: 28
Views: 3905

Re: New Messageboard is now live

Virtual pints on me to all those involved with development :wink:
by millerman
Fri Nov 05, 2021 9:46 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1098 heater valve what's the latest on these?
Replies: 13
Views: 1692

Re: 1098 heater valve what's the latest on these?

kevin s wrote: Fri Nov 05, 2021 9:43 pm I fitted a plastic cable operated VW one in the hose, works a treat.
Any chance of a photo or part number for V W valve?

Thanks
by millerman
Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: engine type query
Replies: 8
Views: 1408

Re: engine type query

Classic - I've just sent you a pm :D
by millerman
Sat Sep 26, 2020 3:29 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: T9 clutch disc
Replies: 12
Views: 2098

Re: T9 clutch disc

Slight thread hijack but have you got a hydraulic clutch with concentric slave cylinder for the Type 9 box?
If so I would like details