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- Sun Jul 06, 2014 11:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Advise needed for crashed minor.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5570
Re: Advise needed for crashed minor.
First thing to check is that the front chassis legs are not bent - use a tape measure to ensure they measure the same distance apart at various points along their length. Next, seeing as you appear to have it stored in a barn, why not try pulling out the inner wing crease using a strong rope tied ar...
- Sat Jul 05, 2014 6:36 pm
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: Traveller Restoration
- Replies: 368
- Views: 111826
Re: Traveller Restoration
Beautiful - well done! Are those LP917 van wheels, and where did you get the steering wheel cover?
- Sat Jul 05, 2014 4:58 pm
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: Traveller Restoration
- Replies: 368
- Views: 111826
Re: Traveller Restoration
Looking good. I would be rather wary about that positioning of the radio though - could be nasty on the knees in the event of a prang...
- Sat Jul 05, 2014 4:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Morris Minor " Lady Owner Last 25 Years" What Does It Mean.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4112
Re: Morris Minor " Lady Owner Last 25 Years" What Does It Mean.
Hehe, some guy on another car forum was claiming his car had hit some 'black ice' and spun off the road, looking for sympathy I guess. I pointed out to him that the weather forecast for that night in his area showed temps way above freezing, as they had been for several days prior. He went strangely...
- Sat Jul 05, 2014 12:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Advise needed for crashed minor.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5570
Re: Advise needed for crashed minor.
My Traveller's front end was badly damaged following an accident, and was written off by the insurance company. However, I bought it back, and spent about £1,500 getting it repaired - new nearside chassis leg, front crossmember and engine bay panels fitted on a jig by a local retired bodywork guy wh...
- Sat Jul 05, 2014 11:42 am
- Forum: Scrapyards
- Topic: Sorry !!!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 16024
Re: Sorry !!!
Wonder why someone would have gone to all the effort of doing that, only to just leave it there.
- Wed Jul 02, 2014 7:05 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: paintwork dull
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7649
Re: paintwork dull
Sounds like you need to use cutting compound on a rotary mop (polisher), followed up by wax polish. You could also try a clay bar beforehand, which lifts any ingrained dirt out of the paint.
- Tue Jul 01, 2014 10:37 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Fuel Pump
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3808
Re: Fuel Pump
Burlen Fuel Systems supply all the SU bits:
http://sucarb.co.uk/su-fuel-pumps-spares.html
I recommend their electronic conversion kits - had one on the Traveller for several years now, with no problems.
http://sucarb.co.uk/su-fuel-pumps-spares.html
I recommend their electronic conversion kits - had one on the Traveller for several years now, with no problems.
- Tue Jul 01, 2014 4:23 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Installed radio
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3033
Re: Installed radio
Smart. So you can have two inputs at the same time, should you wish to?
- Tue Jul 01, 2014 3:12 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Installed radio
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3033
Re: Installed radio
Very neat. What are the two jack sockets to the right of it for?
- Mon Jun 30, 2014 9:48 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Poor acceleration above 30mph + gravelly engine sound
- Replies: 53
- Views: 9563
Re: Poor acceleration above 30mph + gravelly engine sound
Have you tried rotating the crank to listen out for where the noise may be coming from?
- Mon Jun 30, 2014 10:49 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: suspension bushes
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7107
Re: suspension bushes
I have also dismantled the suspension on several occasions following bmcecosse's method, without problems, though you do have to be aware of the potential hazard in the event of the jack slipping.
- Sun Jun 29, 2014 11:20 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Stupid question re battery
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5300
Re: Stupid question re battery
Not according to this article:
http://www.daviescraig.com.au/POSITIVE_ ... -news.aspx
While others claim negative earth helps prevent galvanic corrosion of the bodywork.
http://www.daviescraig.com.au/POSITIVE_ ... -news.aspx
While others claim negative earth helps prevent galvanic corrosion of the bodywork.
- Sat Jun 28, 2014 11:51 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Stupid question re battery
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5300
- Tue Jun 24, 2014 11:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Issigonis Kid finds his car.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3617
Re: The Issigonis Kid finds his car.
Nice car. Who fitted the rear lights - Stevie Wonder?
- Tue Jun 24, 2014 11:30 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Poor acceleration above 30mph + gravelly engine sound
- Replies: 53
- Views: 9563
Re: Poor acceleration above 30mph + gravelly engine sound
It's just a case of unscrewing some parts - removing the old crank, fitting the exchange crank and doing up the bolts again.. ie there is no delicate 'fitting' - anything like that. But I agree - someone who has done it before would be of great assistance. Surely, changing the crank would involve a...
- Mon Jun 23, 2014 11:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ageing gracefully?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4228
Re: Ageing gracefully?
It's simple enough to fit a temperature gauge, or even a warning light, preset to come on if the water temp. rises above a certain threshold.
You can usually tell if an engine's in trouble - it will begin to feel 'tight' and there will usually be a loss of performance.
You can usually tell if an engine's in trouble - it will begin to feel 'tight' and there will usually be a loss of performance.
- Mon Jun 23, 2014 4:10 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Power Socket
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1251
Re: Power Socket
Plenty of folk have - do a search on here or the other Minor forums.
It's a pretty straightforward wiring job, just be sure to use the correct grade wire and fuse/holder, and use a grommet where the wiring passes through the bulkhead, or it will chafe through and potentially cause a fire.
It's a pretty straightforward wiring job, just be sure to use the correct grade wire and fuse/holder, and use a grommet where the wiring passes through the bulkhead, or it will chafe through and potentially cause a fire.
- Sun Jun 22, 2014 10:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ageing gracefully?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4228
Re: Ageing gracefully?
Fair enough then, if it's only used sparingly, and kept garaged.
I would personally want to at least run an oily rag over the surface-rusted parts underneath though, to prevent further deterioration.
Good luck with the body-off restoration work - quite a daunting task, I imagine...
I would personally want to at least run an oily rag over the surface-rusted parts underneath though, to prevent further deterioration.
Good luck with the body-off restoration work - quite a daunting task, I imagine...
- Sat Jun 21, 2014 5:45 pm
- Forum: Do you know....?
- Topic: Vizard book
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5674
Re: Vizard book
You could try your local library, and if they don't have it in stock, ask them to order it in. There's quite a few on Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=david%20vizard&sprefix=david+v%2Caps I fitted a 1275cc MG Midget engine to my Travell...