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by Chipper
Thu Mar 28, 2024 3:44 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: 'Modern car' steering vibration....
Replies: 4
Views: 90

Re: 'Modern car' steering vibration....

Yes, they can get pretty well jammed on over the years with corrosion. Often, giving it a good soaking with penetrating oil/diesel/ATF, etc. for a few hours beforehand helps.
by Chipper
Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:56 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: 'Modern car' steering vibration....
Replies: 4
Views: 90

Re: 'Modern car' steering vibration....

Nice saving, but at least the garage correctly identified the fault.
by Chipper
Fri Dec 15, 2023 12:18 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Engine ID
Replies: 8
Views: 4025

Re: Engine ID

Cylinder head is probably from a Metro Turbo, which had the sculpting around the thermostat area - worth a good few quid on its own.
by Chipper
Wed Aug 23, 2023 5:35 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Woodwork preservation and front doors
Replies: 5
Views: 2676

Re: Woodwork preservation and front doors

I fitted copper tube lining to all the drain holes, sealed in with epoxy, and this seems to have prevents water entering the wood via that route. That's a great idea! I have generally just applied sufficient Cuprinol/varnish so that it coats the inside of the drain holes, and try to keep them regul...
by Chipper
Fri Apr 14, 2023 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grumpys Rollover Jig
Replies: 9
Views: 1828

Re: Grumpys Rollover Jig

If removing just the engine, you can get away by removing the front panel, undoing all the usual bellhousing bolts, starter motor, carb, exhaust, heater connections, etc., and wheeling the engine away from the gearbox with a suitable trolley jack under the sump (use a plank of wood to protect it); i...
by Chipper
Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:34 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Ignition Timing - Thoughts?
Replies: 18
Views: 5403

Re: Ignition Timing - Thoughts?

A good many 'classic' petrol engines seem to like a base setting of 10 degrees of advance or so. I once bought from E-bay, an 'abandoned project' Fiat 2.0-litre twin-cam Minor that had allegedly been 'rebuilt', however, when I tried to get it to run, it initially overheated badly; I discovered (in a...
by Chipper
Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:40 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Noise in 3rd gear
Replies: 0
Views: 1610

Noise in 3rd gear

I recently changed my worn-out standard Minor ribbed-case gearbox for a used MG Midget close-ratio one to match the 1275 Midget engine in a 1970 Traveller. It was purchased fairly cheaply, and I opened up the side hatch prior to fitting it to take a look inside and all appeared pretty good. Having i...
by Chipper
Mon Mar 20, 2023 10:40 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Closed NOS Points with No electrical continuity
Replies: 13
Views: 1316

Re: Closed NOS Points with No electrical continuity

Sounds like you have inadvertently stumbled across a semiconductor, probably as you say, as a result of years of oxidisation having set in. Perhaps try building a crystal radio "cat's whisker" set with it...
by Chipper
Wed Mar 15, 2023 11:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Engine selling price
Replies: 3
Views: 436

Re: Engine selling price

It all depends on several factors, including: 1. Is it an MG Midget* or Marina/Ital engine? 2. What overall condition is it in, i.e., just in need of light reconditioning or a full rebuild. 3. What mileage it may have done. 4. How complete is it, and does it include flywheel, clutch, and other ancil...
by Chipper
Wed Jan 18, 2023 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Morris Minor book by Matt Tomkins.
Replies: 8
Views: 884

Re: New Morris Minor book by Matt Tomkins.

That'll probably be the same Matt Tomkins who writes/works for Practical Classics magazine, and who owns at least a couple of Minors. Looks like an interesting read...
by Chipper
Mon Jan 09, 2023 2:31 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Front grille
Replies: 4
Views: 1024

Re: Front grille

You need to ideally remove the whole front panel (along with the 'hockey sticks'), then gain access to the rear nuts to remove the grille and chrome surround. Be wary, that the grille surround and hockey sticks is held by thin studs, which are prone to snapping, so give them a good soak with penetra...
by Chipper
Sat Dec 10, 2022 1:31 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Morris Minor rear anti roll bar brackets / rear Hub seals
Replies: 8
Views: 885

Re: Morris Minor rear anti roll bar brackets / rear Hub seals

Thanks for that - makes for interesting reading. :) :tu1:
by Chipper
Tue Dec 06, 2022 6:54 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Morris Minor rear anti roll bar brackets / rear Hub seals
Replies: 8
Views: 885

Re: Morris Minor rear anti roll bar brackets / rear Hub seals

Hi, I have been reading though a number of posts and found one from my Father who was explaining how to make a Morris Minor handle. In that post he mentioned that the rear anti roll bar came from an Ital. Jules Sorry to hear of your Father's passing. Would you happen to have a link to your Father's...
by Chipper
Fri Nov 18, 2022 5:07 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Mud flaps fitted
Replies: 7
Views: 2603

Re: Mud flaps fitted

Where did you obtain them? They certainly look pretty effective...
by Chipper
Sat Nov 12, 2022 6:20 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Glove box magnetic catch
Replies: 1
Views: 2216

Re: Glove box magnetic catch

Nice one! I did a similar thing a while ago with a 1965 saloon, with a similar magnet from B&Q, IIRC.
by Chipper
Wed Oct 05, 2022 6:32 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275 pre A+ engine Breather arrangements
Replies: 10
Views: 1297

Re: 1275 pre A+ engine Breather arrangements

Ah well, I prefer the SU for winter use anyway since it has a choke control (my 40 DCOE had this blanked off).

I may have another go with it next year when it gets warmer...

Thanks for the advice.
by Chipper
Mon Oct 03, 2022 6:38 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275 pre A+ engine Breather arrangements
Replies: 10
Views: 1297

Re: 1275 pre A+ engine Breather arrangements

Well, I tried re-routing the crankcase breather hose from the canister on the front of the engine directly into a tap on the Weber 40DCOE inlet manifold, took it for a wee spin yesterday, and rather than blowing engine oil out of the rear scroll seal, it instead sucked it into the engine and I was f...
by Chipper
Fri Sep 23, 2022 10:39 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275 pre A+ engine Breather arrangements
Replies: 10
Views: 1297

Re: 1275 pre A+ engine Breather arrangements

Thanks, Phil. Just how 'adjacent' is that pipe to the air cleaner, and how do you find it runs on a 45 DCOE (I presume you have a 1275, and what appears to be no vacuum connection to the distributor)? My 40 DCOE is currently fitted with trumpets, and a 'RAM AIR' filter sock; I was considering the fi...
by Chipper
Fri Sep 23, 2022 1:03 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275 pre A+ engine Breather arrangements
Replies: 10
Views: 1297

Re: 1275 pre A+ engine Breather arrangements

Does anyone know how to arrange the crankcase breathing for a 1275cc MG Midget engine (12CE) fitted with a Weber 40DCOE carb? I recently fitted one to mine (in place of a SU HIF44), left the crankcase breather pipe from the oil trap canister on the front of the engine open to atmosphere and took it ...
by Chipper
Sat Sep 17, 2022 11:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where have all the classics gone!
Replies: 15
Views: 2987

Re: Where have all the classics gone!

You're right, certainly the traffic nowadays is never-ending, not to mention roadworks everywhere you look! I still occasionally drive my 1970 Morris Minor Traveller, but even with a 1275cc conversion, it's only barely capable of keeping up with most of the modern-day stuff constantly hurtling about...