Morris Minor Owners Club

Hi,
guess I should have said it's the escort axle, originally from an RS2000.

Regards.
Wal

Hi, I originally ran a 3.54 diff but blew it up on the track so changed to a 4.1 diff thinking I'd get more acceleration but actually it made 1st gear fairly useless and I blew that up on the 1/4 mile. I've changed back to the 3.54 diff because it gives the car slightly longer legs and actually I lo...

callyspoy, I've got a modified TC with twin 45 Webers on it and if I'm very careful and potter along at 60 then I can get close to 30mpg. Though I generally get way less than that but I think that is mainly my own fault. So definitely get the timing sorted and also get the carb tuned properly as thi...

Hi, I use the Aldon electronic ignition module in my Twin Cam. Been in there a couple of years now with no problems and it was easy to fit. I just phoned them up (Aldon Automotive) told them what distributor it was and they sent me the correct module (I think there were 2 different contact type dist...

Hi,
the Fiat head (8v) wasn't built to run unleaded as standard I'm afraid. So it's additives or an unleaded conversion required.

Regards,
Wal

Hi,
does anyone have or know where NKX 182D or NKX 184D are? Looked on the DVLA site and nothing on 182 and 184 last registered in 1983.

Regards,
Steven

Gavin, as bmcecosse suggests I would run the earth to the body either directly or from the block. Either way there is a bolt fixing on the back of the starter motor, this is where the earth should go for the starter. So run a separate earth wire from either body or block, depending on what you choos...

53buick, I did have a similar problem on my Triumph Spitfire, which doesn't have a servo. Basically I found that the piston in the master cylinder was not returning properly and it was maintaining a residual pressure in the brakes which when you pressed the pedal got worse each time and after a coup...

Dear all, As I said it is my own perception from the posts that I have read (personally) rather than anything specific that I find a rather negative comment overall. I just felt the constant need to defend a corner and it became a drag. Sorry but thats the way I have felt about the whole MMOC and th...

Dear all, Sorry to say (for me) I rarely post, because as a modified owner I find that there is a lot of recycled arguments and generally a lot of negatve comment about modified with a view that "old is best". My apologies but that is the way I feel and I apologise if you disgaree. Anyway ...

matt993fod,
nice spec, sounds excellent.

I keep thinking about supercharging mine but it's a lot to change (valves & cams, pistons & rods) and I've already invested too much in the noirmally aspirated route.

Regards,
Wal

Sorry should have added a link for my Moggy

http://www.guy-croft.com/viewtopic.php?t=1208

Regards,
Wal

matt993fod,
be interested in the specs for your twin cam motor, as 170 BHP is knocking on the limits of a normally aspirated 8v twin cam.

Also whats the suspension and brake set up? Interested in any picys you may have of the motor and the car.

Regards,
Wal

I have to agree that the effort involved installing versus the improvements to be gained is a high consideration. Installing the FIAT twin cam is relatively simple but still requires considerable effort for the home mechanic with a moderate degree of fabrication / engineering skill / experience. Mak...

Springside Models made a 4 door saloon white metal kit. Not sure if they still exist. I had some but sold them. Though I kept one.

Regards,
Wal

Jonathan, sounds awesome, I'm impressed and jealous at the same time. Have you put the Zetec into anyones Minor yet? Supercharging is definitely the way to go, I've been considering doing it to mine but I've heavily invested in the carb route and it's too big a change. I really love my twincam and I...

Jonathan,
sounds good, any particular reason why, given you already have the K series? Is it an availability issue due to Rover?

Fully re-sprayed my car now so got rid of the horrid paintwork - yippee.

Regards,
Wal

Devilpaint, although the FIAT twin cam is an excellent engine, I have one in my Morris. These engines are getting pretty old now and any second hand unit will require a rebuild. Therefore you might be better looking at some of the more modern alternatives e.g. the K series which has been done or my ...

Hi, as well as a large kenlowe for the Rad. I have two small air con fans(essentially the same as computer fans) to blow air through my oil cooler (right at the front of the engine bay) and they've been on there for years and don't appear to suffer from water damage. The only thing is they don't blo...

Naadeslaus, I fitted a set of Sierra Cosworth RS500 discs and calipers to my Moggy (there are some picys on the site somewhere). I had to get some hubs machined to do it. You'll be better off getting one of the aftermarket kits. As they are based on Ford discs and calipers you can probably use an af...