Morris Minor Owners Club

You've not wrong there Olonas - I must go to bed earlier. Actually I used the wide eyed emoticon as it reminded me of a red eyed bookworm.

What's happened to the original poster I wonder? We need feedback to help him.

Depends which book you're quoting from I guess. Trafalgar blue was lightened from 1968 & I've read this several times. :o It is stated on p224 of 'The world's supreme small car' (3rd edition) by Paul Skilleter. I own a rusty 1969 saloon in this colour. When respraying patches with BU37 paint it ...

Can you be a bit more specific about 'blue' (ie: light or dark). Although my reference book lists only two colours, I'm certain there at least 3 colours used in 1968 /69. Trafalgar Blue, Smoke Grey and Bermuda blue. Possibly also Teal blue if you have a traveller. I'm not sure the published paint co...

I'm sure the silicon fluid has nothing to do with this. It shouldn't be compressible, and even if it was the Offside would have the advantage as the pipework from the 3-way union is shorter than that to the Nearside. Compressible air somewhere in the system after the 3-way union is probably to blame...

Very good & correct point Olonas - I should have thought about the details. I've updated my posting to relect this. The first cable that gave way on my minor didn't have a collar (and it wore out at the speedo end). The replacement I got from East Sussex Minors did have a collar and clearly that...

If originality isn't worth the large price difference to you, just use the later 1000 rear wings. You will probably have to drill holes for your light fittings and possibly fill the existing holes for the larger 1000 indicator base.

Before pulling the gloveboxes and speedo out try this: undo the gearbox nut with molegrips. Lift it away (you will see the squared end of the inner cable). Now bend & push the lower end into the engine bay. Tie the end to any suitable point within the engine bay with the free end of the cable po...

The Minor 1000's shape was significantly altered from that of the earlier cars. Many panels are different. My best advice is get a book out from the library and most of the differences will be obvious on close scrutiny. The minor 1000 rear wings are more exaggerated and cover more of the wheelarch t...

When the car arrives in the U.K it will be necessary for a Customs entry to be made. You can do this yourself at Tilbury, but you can also hire a professional agent who will specialise in the paperwork required. You will probably have to pay 17.5% V.A.T on the purchase price and a proportion of the ...

This could easily set you back 6 grand and there's no guarantee that you would end up with a car without faults or rust. It's hard to see what comeback you'll have if it's not what is described. The same money would get you a very nice condition convertible in the U.K. It depends if you are willing ...

I too wish car repair procedures were as simple and straightforward as the Haynes Manuals make out. Basically, they were based on the Haynes engineers dismantling a brand new car, with all the necessary tools and a nice dry, well lit garage. Even so, their 'simple' procedures are usually far more in...

Well, at a minimum you'll need to buy a good socket set, ramps, a jack and axle stands - all these are needed anyway if you intend to work on the car in future. Hiring an engine crane will also be essential. I would take the old engine and gearbox out together before separating them. I assume you're...

Thanks Kevin, you've beaten me to it. Those are the two nearest specialists I know of. Incidently, a few weeks ago I was travelling on the West Coast railway line. A few miles North of Milton Keynes I noticed a neatly parked row of scruffy Minors. Does anyone know if this is the location of Minor Me...

Stephen has outlined some likely causes of burning smells, but you would expect that the smell would increase as you climb up the hill - especially if the clutch was burning. It's hard to see why it should stop after a few seconds. Heated oil can smell sickly sweet - is that what you can smell ?[ Th...

Wet carpet or excessive condensation in your 2/4 door saloon? A leaking rear screen rubber will allow water to trickle down behind the back seat and flood the cavity underneath the rear seat. As this is only spot welded to the floorpan, water will seep through and soak the carpet. To check, lift the...

Another thought - it sounds like your engine ( like mine ) seeps a little oil - not unusual for an A-series. This increases on mine when the engine is working hard - ie at higher speeds. The same would happen on a steep hill. Sometimes I notice a drop of oil clinging to the bottom of the sump - perh...

Navnit, don't ever apologise for trying to get a Minor back on the road. Don't worry, we are here to help you. Hopefully a few simple and cheap service parts will get the engine running smoothly. Let us know if you want the contact details of local & mail order parts specialists. As Willie says,...

Ivor - please don't leave the board, you have a lot of knowledge we need ( I've certainly learnt many things ). Other sensible members have agreed to disagree with you on the occasions when you have aired unconventional views. That's the way it should be. Only a few individuals have not respected yo...

A faulty coil is certainly possible. There's been several similar postings on the various boards in recent years and from memory it's usually the coil or the petrol pump at fault.







[ This Message was edited by: Chris Morley on 23-04-2002 23:35 ]

Does anyone know if there was a BMC dealer in Southend during the late 60s named Tippers & co? Having checked current motor trade websites they don't seem to exist anymore. Both my Minor's numberplates
(white & yellow but with raised numerals) have the company name embossed on the plates .