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- Sat Mar 16, 2024 6:38 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Maintaining DIY Service Records
- Replies: 7
- Views: 375
Re: Maintaining DIY Service Records
I have 3 sturdy notebooks Stephen, for car, van and bike, with info on all that has been done and bought. Mileage and date. OTT you bet !
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:45 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Distributor mechanical advance query
- Replies: 6
- Views: 208
Re: Distributor mechanical advance query
I’d start by removing the assembly and giving the parts a good clean, to eliminate any possible sticking.
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:36 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Beehive Springs -again!
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1173
Re: Beehive Springs -again!
That was the thread that sprang to mind ! Yes it did go on a bit but all good fun ! Anyone who’s astounded with two pages, would need counselling at nine
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:47 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Beehive Springs -again!
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1173
Re: Beehive Springs -again!
You obviously don’t own a Minor, although not a difficult job it can be a bit of a fiddle, that's why some leave them off, I guess.
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:31 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Beehive Springs -again!
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1173
Re: Beehive Springs -again!
From that it appears Minors are not the only cars to have these springs, if you’ve done it on other cars. Presumably other BMC range, or perhaps more widespread.
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:09 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Ominous Engine Signs? (magnetic sump plug)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 634
Re: Ominous Engine Signs? (magnetic sump plug)
I like your ‘better safe than sorry’ attitude, peace of mind is worth a lot !——— anyone can say ‘that’ll do’ !
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:53 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Half shaft refit - handedness?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 176
Re: Half shaft refit - handedness?
Not a good idea to interchange, sometimes the direction of rotation can be discovered by observing the wear pattern on the splines but this can’t always be conclusive.
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:42 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Beehive Springs -again!
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1173
Re: Beehive Springs -again!
I can’t fault the logic but I thought beehive springs or not, the shoe springs should always be at the rear, never the front. However, I’m wondering if relying on the shoe springs alone there is a tendency to ‘twist’, bias to the pull of the springs. I think the beehives hold the shoes more ‘squarel...
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 2:44 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Electronic ignition
- Replies: 17
- Views: 421
Re: Electronic ignition
When’s a Morris Minor not a Morris Minor ?
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 3:45 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: solar panel
- Replies: 10
- Views: 254
Re: solar panel
Yes you’re right and a little used vehicle is quite likely to be in said garage, as mine is. However depending on the location, there is the possibility to site the charger outside. Waterproofing could be another issue though.
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 2:41 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: solar panel
- Replies: 10
- Views: 254
Re: solar panel
I’m thinking along the same lines John, sounds like a plan.
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 2:27 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Lockheed Brake M/C
- Replies: 8
- Views: 289
Re: Lockheed Brake M/C
Looks like someone has had them shot blasted in an attempt to clean them up, that’s the sort of finish you can expect from that process. You need to be sure with secondhand brake parts. I’ve got a used cylinder that I feel is fine but I’m reluctant to advertise it.
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 6:28 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Flushing the radiator in a hard water area?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 323
Re: Flushing the radiator in a hard water area?
Refill using distilled water or de-ironised instead of tap water
- Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:00 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Ominous Engine Signs? (magnetic sump plug)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 634
Re: Ominous Engine Signs? (magnetic sump plug)
Like all things in life, it may not strictly need doing but it’s what gives you peace of mind that counts.
- Thu Mar 07, 2024 10:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thermostat housing
- Replies: 16
- Views: 515
Re: Thermostat housing
Maybe the OP was thinking of this, doubt this would be the case in his example. An interesting read however.
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- Thu Mar 07, 2024 3:00 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Ominous Engine Signs? (magnetic sump plug)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 634
Re: Ominous Engine Signs? (magnetic sump plug)
With the standard sump plug, draining the oil over the years is bound to leave sediment on the sump bottom, then when you fit a magnetic plug all those particles over the years are suddenly drawn to the magnet, so you’ve probably got all those years worth on your recently installed magnet !
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 3:05 pm
- Forum: Parts for sale
- Topic: Valves
- Replies: 6
- Views: 656
Re: Valves
nik60————Have sent you a PM via this forum.
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:17 pm
- Forum: Parts for sale
- Topic: Valves
- Replies: 6
- Views: 656
Re: Valves
The valves are as your measurements. They came from a Mini Cooper S cylinder head.
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 9:32 am
- Forum: Parts for sale
- Topic: Valves
- Replies: 6
- Views: 656
Re: Valves
I’ll check the postage for you, give me a day or two, I’ll let you know the total, thanks for your enquiry.
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 10:35 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Better than nothing rust treatment?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 1660
Re: Better than nothing rust treatment?
[quote= My friends consider me 'ridiculously eccentric' for not having a 'modern' but I'm just not interested :wink: [/quote] Well, for,the first time in my life I bought a new ‘modern’ and don’t regret it. What a pleasure it is to drive something that has everything working and little fear of it br...