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by Napoleon Boot
Sun May 23, 2021 12:42 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Help! Alternator pulley nut size?
Replies: 3
Views: 477

Re: Help! Alternator pulley nut size?

Hi Phil, Thank you for checking, I really appreciate that. I searched around and found a spare alternator at home, I tried taking the nut off as a nice easy fix, but it’s incredibly tight and won’t come off without an impact wrench (which is probably a good thing). So instead I’ve swapped over the a...
by Napoleon Boot
Sat May 22, 2021 8:31 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Help! Alternator pulley nut size?
Replies: 3
Views: 477

Help! Alternator pulley nut size?

The nut holding the pulley to the alternator has whizzed off somewhere, never to be seen again. The washer and pulley were still in place, thankfully. Anyone know what size nut I need? I’m hoping I might find something suitable at home as I doubt I’ll find it in a shop locally. Web searches suggest ...
by Napoleon Boot
Wed Apr 28, 2021 2:54 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Breather set up for a late 1098 engine
Replies: 39
Views: 4686

Re: Breather set up for a late 1098 engine

I wanted to report back to conclude this thread, for the benefit of anyone who has similar problems in the future! While doing some other work, Steve from this forum kindly added a can type breather to the tappet chest cover: Breather-2.jpg At first the hose just went to a catch can, and the oil lea...
by Napoleon Boot
Wed Apr 28, 2021 1:06 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: LED Headlamps
Replies: 6
Views: 2474

Re: LED Headlamps

Hi Berni, Yep, I was looking at your thread and video about LED lamps while I was making up my mind, and I couldn't see any control boxes. These are the ones I got, presumably there's a good reason for the ICs on these particular bulbs so I won't try to get rid of them! https://www.classiccarleds.co...
by Napoleon Boot
Wed Apr 28, 2021 11:24 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: LED Headlamps
Replies: 6
Views: 2474

LED Headlamps

I've been gradually replacing the bulbs on my Traveller with LEDs, to reduce the strain on the wiring, and to be a bit more visible in modern traffic, as cars seem to be lit up like Christmas trees these days, even in broad daylight. The last bulbs to change are the halogen headlights; they draw a h...
by Napoleon Boot
Mon Sep 07, 2020 7:11 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Breather set up for a late 1098 engine
Replies: 39
Views: 4686

Re: Breather set up for a late 1098 engine

Spotted this on eBay, states for Morris Minor, however I can't be sure it was from one, though I thought the Mini one was at a different angle? If not I'll keep on looking, could become an obsession!........ :lol: Best wishes, Mike. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-SERIES-ENGINE-BLOCK-CHEST-COVER-PLATE...
by Napoleon Boot
Mon Aug 31, 2020 10:49 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Breather set up for a late 1098 engine
Replies: 39
Views: 4686

Re: Breather set up for a late 1098 engine

Thanks Kevin,

I've got the BMC style one arriving in the post tomorrow so I'll try that first, but yep, I'll try an MX5 type if that doesn't work, they seem to be relatively cheap and readily available. Thanks for the offer, I'll let you know if I go that route!

Seb
by Napoleon Boot
Sun Aug 30, 2020 10:58 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Breather set up for a late 1098 engine
Replies: 39
Views: 4686

Re: Breather set up for a late 1098 engine

Thanks Phil, Apologies for missing that. I'm hoping I can use the existing connection to the manifold, where the current breather arrangement is attached - obviously I'll need to keep it upright as the diaphram needs to be horizontal. I'll leave the inlet on the carb blocked up as it is presently. B...
by Napoleon Boot
Sat Aug 29, 2020 9:27 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Breather set up for a late 1098 engine
Replies: 39
Views: 4686

Re: Breather set up for a late 1098 engine

Thanks Phil, It's a later one - 1970 - fingers crossed should be fine. It's the same part number as this one, which looks correct in the stripped down photo: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-PCV-Manifold-Breather-Valve-Austin-Morris-Cooper-S-SMITH-SONS-FVP-2003-03-/153581087855 I didn't pay £84 for m...
by Napoleon Boot
Fri Aug 28, 2020 4:08 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Breather set up for a late 1098 engine
Replies: 39
Views: 4686

Re: Breather set up for a late 1098 engine

As long as it is not a forced induction engine the pcv valve off of a modern car should do the job, try to mount it in the orientation it was installed on the modern car as well. Thanks Kevin, I've got hold of a secondhand BMC PCV valve and ordered a replacement diaphram for it, from what I've read...
by Napoleon Boot
Wed Aug 26, 2020 1:35 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Breather set up for a late 1098 engine
Replies: 39
Views: 4686

Re: Breather set up for a late 1098 engine

Apologies, I've looked at the photos in that thread again more carefully and spotted that the hose goes straight from the can type tappet chest breather to the brass inlet on the carb. Would still be interested in in fitting a PCV valve if possible, having read this explanation of how they work, any...
by Napoleon Boot
Wed Aug 26, 2020 1:18 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Breather set up for a late 1098 engine
Replies: 39
Views: 4686

Re: Breather set up for a late 1098 engine

Thanks Phil,

As well as moving the intake to the carb body, would it be worthwhile fitting a PCV valve in place of the plumbing valve? Or are you suggesting I just take a hose straight from the tappet chest breather port to the brass intake on the carb with no valve in between?

Best wishes,
Seb
by Napoleon Boot
Wed Aug 26, 2020 1:00 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Breather set up for a late 1098 engine
Replies: 39
Views: 4686

Re: Breather set up for a late 1098 engine

Thanks Kevin, That's my understanding of the setup as well; there is a vent in the oil filler cap allowing air in (as standard for this late 1098 engine) and suction from the breather on the tappet chest cover. As I have this inline domestic plumbing valve instead of a PCV valve, it can only be set ...
by Napoleon Boot
Wed Aug 26, 2020 12:33 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fast idle due to overheating (possibly)
Replies: 15
Views: 2182

Re: Fast idle due to overheating (possibly)

Little Mo' wrote: Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:55 pm
Best of luck to you, Seb.

Thanks again everyone.
Thanks for letting us know - glad to hear Little Mo is back and better than before, have fun!

Seb
by Napoleon Boot
Tue Aug 25, 2020 10:38 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Breather set up for a late 1098 engine
Replies: 39
Views: 4686

Re: Breather set up for a late 1098 engine

jagnut66 wrote: Tue Aug 25, 2020 10:27 am I will keep an eye out for a tappet chest breather for you Seb, if I spot one before you I'll post you a link on here.
That's really kind of you Mike, thank you!

Best wishes,
Seb
by Napoleon Boot
Tue Aug 25, 2020 10:01 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Breather set up for a late 1098 engine
Replies: 39
Views: 4686

Re: Breather set up for a late 1098 engine

Thanks both, and thanks Phil for the warning about the Mini tappet chest breathers being a different size to the Minor ones. They do seem hard to find, perhaps that's why the PO opted for the solution that I currently have. I'll keep trying to find one, will try asking Bryan as well. Best wishes, Seb
by Napoleon Boot
Mon Aug 24, 2020 5:00 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Breather set up for a late 1098 engine
Replies: 39
Views: 4686

Re: Breather set up for a late 1098 engine

Thanks for the links Mike. I think I'd like to stick with the non-vented rocker cover though - mine's one of the last Travellers so would have had a non vented cover as built.

Best wishes,
Seb
by Napoleon Boot
Sun Aug 23, 2020 6:58 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Breather set up for a late 1098 engine
Replies: 39
Views: 4686

Re: Breather set up for a late 1098 engine

Doh lockdown should read kickdown, gotta love auto correct..... :lol: Yep, I had a look and it heads off towards the gearbox so must be the kickdown. The throttle cable is connected to the same nylon pulley but further down. And Phil, you were right, the odd blue elbow is a bung stopping up the bre...
by Napoleon Boot
Sun Aug 23, 2020 1:32 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Breather set up for a late 1098 engine
Replies: 39
Views: 4686

Re: Breather set up for a late 1098 engine

Steve Phillips wrote: Sun Aug 23, 2020 1:27 pm From memory the long slotted lever and white nylon piece are for the lockdown function of your auto box.

Steve
Ah!
by Napoleon Boot
Sun Aug 23, 2020 12:55 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Breather set up for a late 1098 engine
Replies: 39
Views: 4686

Re: Breather set up for a late 1098 engine

It looks like some mad professor has been playing around with your carburettor, there is not much left that is standard. From your photo it looks like you do have the side port I was talking about, but it has a push in fitting type elbow attached to it and then blanked off (the black elbow with the...