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- 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: 1435
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...
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:45 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: MM air silencer
- Replies: 2
- Views: 329
Re: MM air silencer
No seal fitted there, that's how they are!
Alan
Alan
- Fri Dec 08, 2023 9:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Headlight voltage
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11931
Re: Headlight voltage
Sounds a great idea - all those 0.2 ohms quickly add up.
Alan
Alan
- Fri Dec 01, 2023 10:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Worrying
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5472
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...
- Sun Jul 09, 2023 11:03 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: New springs longer than old ones
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2837
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
They all seem too long as I would suggest the shackle ought to be more vertical when unloaded?
Alan
- Mon Jun 12, 2023 8:35 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: SU pump valve discs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 611
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...
- Mon Jun 12, 2023 12:24 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: SU pump valve discs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 611
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...
- Fri Feb 10, 2023 11:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pumping out fuel
- Replies: 6
- Views: 517
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
Couldn't believe how little was left in the tank when I finally removed it, about a pint or so!
Alan
- Sun Feb 05, 2023 9:48 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Door shuts
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2910
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
Can't remember where I got the seal from - few years ago now!
Alan
- Sun Feb 05, 2023 8:57 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Under dash switch.... for fuel pump?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1312
Re: Under dash switch.... for fuel pump?
Sounds like it - neet huh!
Alan
Alan
- Sat Feb 04, 2023 5:16 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Petrol tank sealant
- Replies: 1
- Views: 249
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...
- Wed Feb 01, 2023 10:27 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: SU pump assembly
- Replies: 1
- Views: 271
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...
- Thu Jan 26, 2023 10:53 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: changing starter
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1739
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
Alan
- Thu Jan 19, 2023 10:50 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Radiator drain tap
- Replies: 1
- Views: 280
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...
- Mon Jan 16, 2023 4:20 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: SU pump diaphragm
- Replies: 4
- Views: 549
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
Alan
- Sun Jan 15, 2023 7:50 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: SU pump diaphragm
- Replies: 4
- Views: 549
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
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
- Sat Jan 14, 2023 7:15 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Fuel pipe pump to carb ID?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5317
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...
- Tue Jan 10, 2023 11:27 pm
- Forum: Useful Tips
- Topic: When grinding, wear eye protection
- Replies: 84
- Views: 104055
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
Not something you want to repeat and my stained cornea did eventually lose the rust stain!
Alan
- Thu Jan 05, 2023 10:28 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Water leak (non Morris!)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1689
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...
- Sun Jan 01, 2023 9:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy New Year 2023
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1303
Re: Happy New Year 2023
Happy New Year to all you guys!
Alan
Alan