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- Thu Apr 01, 2021 5:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rear trav suspension
- Replies: 1
- Views: 451
Re: Rear trav suspension
Old dampers ... old oil ... probably not been changed ... ever :-? Empty out whatever may be left in the original dampers and refill with a straight 30 weight oil, 40 weight also works and will firm things up even more, the difference is night and day. :D While i'm here, check the mounting bolts for...
- Mon Mar 01, 2021 3:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Low speed
- Replies: 3
- Views: 651
Re: Low speed
Can I start with the first guess ..... Low on dashpot oil
- Wed Sep 23, 2020 7:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Disc brakes
- Replies: 51
- Views: 6095
Re: Disc brakes
My first Minor .. many years ago had what would now be called ABS .... Gawd knows how the kid I was, managed to stop at various junctions getting my new car home :oops: It was an old banger back then and suffered no more than .. no maintenance or very little at best. I overhauled the system, mostly ...
- Mon Aug 31, 2020 8:03 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Thermostat Success!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 887
Re: Thermostat Success!
Anti seize grease on those studs will aid disassembly at the next 13 year interval, I believe some people have drilled the thermostat housing holes oversize a little too. Well done.
- Thu Aug 13, 2020 5:02 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Squeaky brakes and handbrakes
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2261
Re: Squeaky brakes and handbrakes
Suppliers sell brake shoes and also Mintex brake shoes, I don't know what you got but I found an improvement with Mintex shoes, also, if your drums have been skimmed it may take longer for your shoes to bed in .. I cant quite make out a wear pattern in your picture but if your shoes are more likely ...
- Tue Aug 11, 2020 4:56 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: brake problems
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1013
Re: brake problems
Does the brake peddle have enough free play (before you depress it)? Free play is needed to allow the brake fluid to return to the cylinder.
- Sun Aug 09, 2020 2:27 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 1098 with new intake, ex manifold and carb
- Replies: 34
- Views: 6500
Re: 1098 with new intake, ex manifold and carb
Nothing wrong with thread revival .... I'm intrigued ... Hey MikeNash ... How did that copper exhaust turn out?
- Thu Jul 30, 2020 4:54 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: misfire when cold
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1419
Re: misfire when cold
Slightly different direction and trying to keep it simple ... i'm thinking lean condition and carb dashpot oil ... or lack of ?
- Thu Jul 23, 2020 7:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Really?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1874
Re: Really?
hahahahahahahahaha ... Some of the quotes .... absolutely astonishing Morris Minor pick up truck once in a lifetime opportunity to buy the best Morris Minor on the planet never find another like it in your lifetime They thought I was mad, I probably am Bentley type chrome grill. Blah blah blah ........
- Thu Jul 23, 2020 4:46 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Brakelight Switch Replacement
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2660
Re: Brakelight Switch Replacement
Well done, always a good thing when a plan comes together
- Wed Jul 22, 2020 4:45 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Static Timing
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1921
Re: Static Timing
Just a reminder ... the dizzy runs anticlockwise ... but you all knew that already
- Mon Jul 13, 2020 8:06 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Rear wheelarch bodgery
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1259
Re: Rear wheelarch bodgery
I seen worse ...... actually, i haven't ! Just trying to empathise ... although I had a pickup that had been fixed by another person from planet clever, lower rear cab corners had five layers of metal (rust) welded on top of each other :o I fixed it properly myself, it wasn't even expensive, very ti...
- Mon Jul 13, 2020 4:51 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Brakelight Switch Replacement
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2660
Re: Brakelight Switch Replacement
Could I just say ..........Most reproduction brake light switches appear to be made in far away places and can quickly fail, while you're in the area I can recommend the fitting of a relay, this will greatly increase switch life and as a small bonus, with the engine not running I can hear the click ...
- Wed Jul 08, 2020 8:14 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Hot starter motor
- Replies: 51
- Views: 45331
Re: Hot starter motor
Steve, Its possible your bendix is sticking on its shaft and would benefit from a good clean, whip the starter out and have a look. the assembly should be clean and dry, free and easy, Its tempting to add a little oil or grease but this allows "clutch dust" and/or other contaminants to att...
- Sat Jun 27, 2020 10:20 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Carb? Stuttering after a while
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4052
Re: Carb? Stuttering after a while
Well, this is fun, what have we got .. three different problems on one post? So .. to MOGGIEMOS1@ .... Some new parts are bad straight out the package these days .. I am suspecting your condenser, if you have the original one try fitting that.
- Fri Jun 19, 2020 5:53 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Hydraulic clutch 1275.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 549
Re: Hydraulic clutch 1275.
Thanks Phil, very informative, I will be purchasing the ESM kit.
- Fri Jun 19, 2020 2:16 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Hydraulic clutch 1275.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 549
Hydraulic clutch 1275.
Hi people, about my 'spare' engine, I want to have it ready to throw in as and when needed. It's a sprite 1275 engine and gearbox out of a RHD car but going in to a LHD car. I am considering going with a hydraulic clutch and I see ESM sell a kit but state for 1098 gearbox only. I emailed ESM and ask...
- Fri Apr 03, 2020 7:49 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Interior Light Wiring
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1018
Re: Interior Light Wiring
Does it connect directly to the back of the door switch. The switch can be unscrewed from the door jamb and pulled out. I think that wire is hot ... best to disconnect the battery ... your light may come on if you ground that wire. Sorry, not sure where the other end connects too right now ...
- Wed Jan 08, 2020 7:04 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Old Lucas regulators
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1822
Re: Old Lucas regulators
Corroded points ??
- Tue Dec 17, 2019 4:53 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: fuel pump
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4522
Re: fuel pump
Burlen sell a repair kit for 44 Quid, you could rebuild it yourself in less than an hour or take your time and spend an afternoon cleaning/getting to know/rebuilding your pump ..... much more satisfying and your pump is good for another 50 years. http://sucarb.co.uk/su-fuel-pumps-spares/single-lp-pu...