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by morris63
Fri Dec 01, 2023 5:52 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Interior courtesy light
Replies: 10
Views: 18960

Re: Interior courtesy light

Fixed. Thanks for all your help. It was the door switch, just neeeded a bit of WD40.
by morris63
Mon Nov 13, 2023 9:10 am
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: tyres 145 R14
Replies: 4
Views: 20922

tyres 145 R14

After doing some research 145/80r14 tyres seem to now be readly available. As well as MSM Morris Minors I found a company "The Blockley Tyre Company" and "North Hants Tyres" have them in stock, however add on Postage and fitting and the price goes up. I got mine from "Blackc...
by morris63
Wed Nov 08, 2023 9:43 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Boot Lid not fitting
Replies: 7
Views: 3395

Re: Boot Lid not fitting

There are two types of seals, a rubber seal that fits in the lip on the body which seals around the inside of the boot lip and a later type seal which is a sponge like material which sticks to the boot lid by the lip and seals around the lip on the body. You have the rubber seal which is probably h...
by morris63
Fri Nov 03, 2023 3:08 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Boot Lid not fitting
Replies: 7
Views: 3395

Re: Boot Lid not fitting

What year is the car? There have been a few changes over the years, but mainly cosmetic or with the stay. The usual reason for a poor fit is poor alignment of panels during a previous restoration. There should be a lip right round the opening on the body. Is yours present? They sometimes rust away,...
by morris63
Fri Nov 03, 2023 11:14 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Boot Lid not fitting
Replies: 7
Views: 3395

Boot Lid not fitting

Hi. I just can't get the boot lid to fit properly. It leaks badly in the rain. It sits very high and only shuts with the catch ajusted fully forward. It has been replaced in its time but there does not seem to be any adjustment. The rubber I got from ESM seems to make it worse. Were there differant ...
by morris63
Wed Nov 01, 2023 2:10 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Battery To Solenoid Cable (Positive)
Replies: 4
Views: 1921

Re: Battery To Solenoid Cable (Positive)

Unfortunately not. It is well used and with the old type screw to terminal fitting.
by morris63
Wed Nov 01, 2023 12:09 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Battery To Solenoid Cable (Positive)
Replies: 4
Views: 1921

Battery To Solenoid Cable (Positive)

1971 Saloon. Just coverted to Alternator so had to go Negative earth. I now need a new Battery To Solenoid Cable. There are lots out there but what size Amp cable do I need. I know I need the lengh on 12 inches (30cms). Thanks
by morris63
Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:41 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Interior courtesy light
Replies: 10
Views: 18960

Re: Interior courtesy light

Thanks for all your advice. I have removed the light and fitted an LED. The wiring seems OK so maybe just needs a bit of a clean. However the cover is broken and I would like to replace it. So this brings us back to does a Classic Mini one fit.
by morris63
Wed Oct 25, 2023 11:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Morris Minor Owners Club Technical Manual Second Edition
Replies: 5
Views: 1162

Morris Minor Owners Club Technical Manual Second Edition

I joined the club over 30 years ago when I owned a 1963 Traveler. There was no internet then and I brought through the club a “Morris Minor Owners Club Technical Manual Second Edition”. It is dated 1998. I still have this and it is full of useful information. Is this still available in any form? May...
by morris63
Wed Oct 25, 2023 10:45 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Interior courtesy light
Replies: 10
Views: 18960

Interior courtesy light

Having just brought a Morris Minor Saloon 1971 the only thing bugging me is the interior light. It does not work, but occasionally when I hit a bump it flickers on. I am looking at replacing it, but they just don’t seem to be available. Is there a good alternative? I am not fussed about originality ...