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by Chipper
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...
by Chipper
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?
by Chipper
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...
by Chipper
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...
by Chipper
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...
by Chipper
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. :-?
by Chipper
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.
by Chipper
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.
by Chipper
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? :lol:
by Chipper
Tue Jul 01, 2014 3:12 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Installed radio
Replies: 16
Views: 3033

Re: Installed radio

Very neat. 8) What are the two jack sockets to the right of it for?
by Chipper
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?
by Chipper
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.
by Chipper
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. :-?
by Chipper
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? :-?
by Chipper
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...
by Chipper
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.
by Chipper
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.
by Chipper
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...
by Chipper
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...