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Found it ok after removing passenger glove box, real prob was a short somewhere so removed drivers glovebox and found the it as per the pic below. The interior light only worked manually and the brown/black wire had been disconnected. All working ok now - apart from nearside indicators so must have ...

Near side light switch wire has gone into door pillar cavity, where can I pick this up from? Wire is very short and came off when removing switch, goodness me I said

Thanks for replies. I asked because ESM do a similar Ford based kit as per JLH but with no mention of an updated master cylinder?

What are the differences with a standard m/c and the JHL master cylinder at this link please, thanks, John

http://www.jlhmorrisminors.co.uk/store/ ... oductId=15

Think I will strip it down again and recheck. May have to turn down a packing washer otherwise it will slip out of 2nd gear. Still not sure of acceptable lateral tolerances on the main shaft though?

No the originals were fine, I imagine you are referring to the rear main shaft bearing that locates in the rear alloy housing. If that were the case what's the solution - how much play should there be if any? Thanks, John

I have replaced ny daughters 1098 lay gear/shaft, reverse and first gears and reinstalled the whole assembly. Gears on the 3rd motion shaft are a nice fit but the 2nd gear hub (on which the first gear is located) has a fair bit of lateral play probably as much as 1/8*. By lateral I mean uo and down ...

Pardon my attention to detail but page 28 of the current Minor Matters shows a Charles Ware under bonnet pic with two fuse boxes, no regulator box (cos alternator conversion).

Has anyone else done this and what do you do with the former regulator wires?

Would someone be so kind to identify these brake shoes? Same diameter as MM rear, thanks, John

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Are there any classic mini experts on MMOC? If so could you advise on the approx eBay value of a 1275 GT steering wheel in good condition? Many thanks, John

Thanks, shame they closed at 4pm today, unless they keep selling during the week at that price if still available?

My 2year old Clarke 'contractor' 115mm angle grinder is , for want of a better word, knackerred. Motor ok but the bevel gears and chuck bearing are wobbling about and making a dreadful noise. What would MMOC members recommend for a tougher replacement? The item is in regular use 2-3 evenings a week ...

Thanks for reply, it looks like it is a standard fit on most 1275 engines and I think the 1st motion shaft is the same bearing face diameter, will check with them Monday.

Putting in an Ital 1300 with 6 hole flywheel, it was previously used in a Traveller with standard gearbox and clutch. Spigot bearing is badly worn and have found that standard 1098 version is too loose a fit. Will the spigot needle roller bearing that ESM and bull motif sell fit? Thanks, John

Could someone let me know where the wiring for the saloon interior lights enters the A post. It would be handy to have interior lights under the dash or parcel shelf of our 65 convertible, thanks, John

Thanks Louise I missed the tabs in user control panel, regards, John

I must be totally stupid I cannot find how to PM a member on a new topic, how do I do this please? Thanks, John

I can"t find this part available through ESM etc so assume it's not available other than s/hand? Thanks, John

Suggest you PM Stevey who has an uncovered reclining frame, cheers, John

I have been asked for pics of covers on the original BMC recliners for the later Morris Minor. See below as I couldn't insert them in a PM. The seat base should take a standard seat cover from ESM/Bull Motif etc but the squab will require one made to a pattern by Newton Commercial - they probably ha...