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by alanworland
Thu Feb 22, 2024 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many of you can weld, and how did you learn?
Replies: 28
Views: 1361

Re: How many of you can weld, and how did you learn?

When I restored my Morris I only had the choice of gas or not - so I chose gas! Scrounged loads of sheet steel from work and just practiced, I didn't want any lap joints, all butts so you couldn't see I'd been there. Pleased with the outcome although doing it upsidedown wasn't much fun but pleased w...
by alanworland
Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:45 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: MM air silencer
Replies: 2
Views: 324

Re: MM air silencer

No seal fitted there, that's how they are!

Alan
by alanworland
Fri Dec 08, 2023 9:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Headlight voltage
Replies: 9
Views: 10488

Re: Headlight voltage

Sounds a great idea - all those 0.2 ohms quickly add up.

Alan
by alanworland
Fri Dec 01, 2023 10:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Worrying
Replies: 7
Views: 5097

Worrying

Not solely Minor related but like many on here I only have older cars as well as my MM. All are well looked after and cherished in a way most motorist's wouldn't understand so when I found this video it was most concerning and the way the world is going I believe it has some substance. Has anyone he...
by alanworland
Sun Jul 09, 2023 11:03 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: New springs longer than old ones
Replies: 19
Views: 2699

Re: New springs longer than old ones

A few years since I replaced my springs but mine showed contact with the rear flange and I also relieved it to clear the spring end.
They all seem too long as I would suggest the shackle ought to be more vertical when unloaded?

Alan
by alanworland
Mon Jun 12, 2023 8:35 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: SU pump valve discs
Replies: 4
Views: 584

Re: SU pump valve discs

Thanks for your replies! Don't remember reading anything about a particular side to face the seat, in fact both sides look identical and appear as though they have been rumble deburred which has left a less than smooth surface. Not a big deal I know but could have been avoided if (as others have fou...
by alanworland
Mon Jun 12, 2023 12:24 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: SU pump valve discs
Replies: 4
Views: 584

SU pump valve discs

Rebuilt my pump recently and replaced some original parts which included the valve discs from Burlen. The new one's appeared to have a shot blasted look to them or possibly they had been deburred in a rumbler type machine? This gives a slightly broken surface to the discs. The pump works well but wi...
by alanworland
Fri Feb 10, 2023 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pumping out fuel
Replies: 6
Views: 493

Re: Pumping out fuel

I have just used the car's petrol pump to empty my tank - ran it untill it was pumping air.
Couldn't believe how little was left in the tank when I finally removed it, about a pint or so!

Alan
by alanworland
Sun Feb 05, 2023 9:48 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Door shuts
Replies: 9
Views: 2851

Re: Door shuts

Some door sealing rubbers are harder/slightly bigger than others, I sourced a softer seal but still had to tweak inwards the flange that it's pressed on.
Can't remember where I got the seal from - few years ago now!

Alan
by alanworland
Sun Feb 05, 2023 8:57 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Under dash switch.... for fuel pump?
Replies: 12
Views: 1261

Re: Under dash switch.... for fuel pump?

Sounds like it - neet huh!

Alan
by alanworland
Sat Feb 04, 2023 5:16 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Petrol tank sealant
Replies: 1
Views: 246

Petrol tank sealant

Looking down the filler into the original petrol tank of my 52 MM I decided it could be rusty and I would treat it and seal the insides with Fertan Tapox tank sealant after derusting. So this afternoon I popped the tank onto the bench and removed the sender to get a better look inside and I was amaz...
by alanworland
Wed Feb 01, 2023 10:27 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: SU pump assembly
Replies: 1
Views: 266

SU pump assembly

Just used a rebuild kit from Burlen on my 70 year old pump. Looking very good inside but the diaphragm had got very 'firm' compared to the new! The Morris manual suggests powering the diaphragm into operated position before tightening the six assembly screws but the Burlen instructions make no refer...
by alanworland
Thu Jan 26, 2023 10:53 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: changing starter
Replies: 2
Views: 1679

Re: changing starter

It might not be coded? But if it is the loss will be instantaneous! There are units that plug into the accessory socket to maintain codes etc, I know Draper do/did one.

Alan
by alanworland
Thu Jan 19, 2023 10:50 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Radiator drain tap
Replies: 1
Views: 276

Radiator drain tap

Draining my sidevalve MM using the radiator drain valve I found it very tight to turn. Did manage to open the valve and it drained well. Unscrewed it from the radiator and dismantled it, all looked good and it seemed it was 'just sticky'. Thinking about it I probably applied a graphite grease on ass...
by alanworland
Mon Jan 16, 2023 4:20 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: SU pump diaphragm
Replies: 4
Views: 529

Re: SU pump diaphragm

Thanks for that never thought of Burlen! That's suitable for my original pump - not done bad for 70 years!

Alan
by alanworland
Sun Jan 15, 2023 7:50 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: SU pump diaphragm
Replies: 4
Views: 529

SU pump diaphragm

My 1952 MM still has the original SU pump diaphragm which has never given any problems.
I bought a spare diaphragm probably 10/13 years ago but with the addition of ethanol to the fuel I should really purchase and fit suitably resistant one.
Any recommendations for a supplier?

Alan
by alanworland
Sat Jan 14, 2023 7:15 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Fuel pipe pump to carb ID?
Replies: 20
Views: 5221

Re: Fuel pipe pump to carb ID?

I wouldn't use a braided hose, stick to ethanol proof fuel hose. Years ago I could smell petrol under the Morris bonnet but couldn't see anything visible, discovered it was the hose leaking within the braid and was being spread around the braid weaving by capillary action and was evaporating as fast...
by alanworland
Tue Jan 10, 2023 11:27 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: When grinding, wear eye protection
Replies: 84
Views: 102687

Re: When grinding, wear eye protection

I can second that having had my head clamped in a frame and my eye being attacked with a scalpel (in a good way!)
Not something you want to repeat and my stained cornea did eventually lose the rust stain!

Alan
by alanworland
Thu Jan 05, 2023 10:28 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Water leak (non Morris!)
Replies: 14
Views: 1623

Re: Water leak (non Morris!)

An update after many days later and lots of jugs of water! Sunroof drains were fine, flexible rubber cable boot holding cables to tailgate was suspect so was sealed although not guilty but eventually narrowed it down to a dried out sealant between roof and side panel. Captain Tolley's arrived and ov...
by alanworland
Sun Jan 01, 2023 9:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy New Year 2023
Replies: 10
Views: 1195

Re: Happy New Year 2023

Happy New Year to all you guys!

Alan