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- Sat Jul 22, 2023 11:22 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Engine
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7495
Re: Engine
What is the history of your Minor? Was it working fine last week or has it been sitting? The exhaust could be severely restricted. Loosen the exhaust clamp and see how it runs.
- Thu Jul 20, 2023 11:50 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Steering Columns and wheel fitting
- Replies: 3
- Views: 537
Re: Steering Columns and wheel fitting
We don't have as many Series V Minors over hear and I haven't worked on any but I think the self canceling turn signal with the light at the end of the stalk was the same tot he end of production. To be self canceling a short square head screw is threaded into a hole in the column. Other wise the co...
- Wed Jul 19, 2023 11:33 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Steering Columns and wheel fitting
- Replies: 3
- Views: 537
Re: Steering Columns and wheel fitting
The splines are the same but there are two very similar three spoke wheels, with and without the hole to secure the horn push.
- Thu Jul 13, 2023 5:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hardening half-shafts
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2321
Re: Hardening half-shafts
Bear in mind the when, how, where of when it breaks is only the last straw on the camels back. The interesting observation is whether RHD or LHD, overwhelmingly it's passenger side half shaft that breaks. Also I've learned that early Sprites had a very high frequency while the Nash Metropolitan with...
- Thu Jul 13, 2023 11:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hardening half-shafts
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2321
Re: Hardening half-shafts
I agree with you ManyMinors and different Minors with the same driver, some will and some won't. It's not driver style. I'm leaning towards a structural problem such as the differential is slightly clocked causing stress concentrations on the spline. But that doesn't explain why the passenger side t...
- Mon Jul 03, 2023 12:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wow!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2828
Re: Wow!
I've seen just select straps on one seat droop considerably more than the others. We don't know the condition of the passenger seat. Most likely someone has sat in the driver's seat to move the car, and the passenger seat can look fine from the top with loose straps if no one has sat in it. My obser...
- Fri Jun 30, 2023 5:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wow!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2828
Re: Wow!
The seat straps will age and just drop to the floor. He should have returned it, there's a dent in the fuel tank. I've never see a wheel with full paint on the inside. Bear in mind virtually every Minor I've touched was a Series III. Surely they were taking more short cuts in 68. Is that what the or...
- Fri Jun 23, 2023 12:10 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Diff question
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8442
Re: Diff question
Go for another ride with your GPS but this time check the odometer. It's direct drive so more accurate than a 50+ year old indirect speedo connection.
- Sun Jun 18, 2023 11:52 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Reverse light
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1899
Re: Reverse light
Later MG Midgets had reversing lights. The switch is in the remote shifter. Just exchange the remote shifter and run some wires.
- Mon May 29, 2023 11:25 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Oil filter housing leak.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1153
Re: Oil filter housing leak.
It's typical for the gap between the side of the canister and the casting not to be uniform. Your tighten experience may be the issue. It doesn't take undue force to tighten them. Over tightening rubber seals can cause them to misbehave. As stated going to a spin on filter is the way to go.he
- Sun May 14, 2023 7:46 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: handbrake cables.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1008
Re: handbrake cables.
geoberni, I understand the rear cylinder piston diameter was reduced at that time which reduces the force exerted on the rear brake shoes.
philthehill, got it. Modified Minor with change in weight distribution.
philthehill, got it. Modified Minor with change in weight distribution.
- Sun May 14, 2023 5:25 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: SU Fuel Pump problem?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 424
Re: SU Fuel Pump problem?
If the pump didn't slow down with the inlet blocked, there are still multiple areas that could cause an air leak. With the pump in hand and most of the fuel removed, blow into the into the outlet. There should be not air flow. Now remove the top valve disc and repeat the test to test the lower valve...
- Sun May 14, 2023 5:17 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: handbrake cables.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1008
Re: handbrake cables.
I'm trying to put in perspective the need for Wolseley rear brakes to maintain balance with the Marina front disc. Considering that BMC felt the need to reduce the rear wheel cylinder diameter when the eight inch front brakes were introduced. Presumably this reduction was to prevent premature lockin...
- Tue May 09, 2023 11:56 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Fuel Pump Rapid Ticking
- Replies: 10
- Views: 669
Re: Fuel Pump Rapid Ticking
As Panky mentioned, the return to normal pumping while moving is indicative of vapourisation. A restriction would just be worse when the fuel demand increases. The fuel most likely is formulated for fuel injection systems.
- Mon May 08, 2023 2:24 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Fuel Pump Rapid Ticking
- Replies: 10
- Views: 669
Re: Fuel Pump Rapid Ticking
That behavior is more like fuel line to the pump vapourisation. How warm was the day?
- Mon May 08, 2023 12:37 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Fuel Pump Rapid Ticking
- Replies: 10
- Views: 669
Re: Fuel Pump Rapid Ticking
Try again when the car is cool such as first thing in the morning. If it is just fuel vapourisation, then all will be fine at those temps. Typically, vapourisation happens in the vertical run up to the pump. This is the point of lowest pressure, which is less than atmospheric. Whereas the fuel from ...
- Tue May 02, 2023 11:48 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Marina wheel options
- Replies: 5
- Views: 764
Re: Marina wheel options
What aspect of the wheel do you not like? Marinas also used a hub insert rather than the cap, if that is the issue.
- Sat Apr 29, 2023 11:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Modified 1960 convertible
- Replies: 3
- Views: 841
Re: Modified 1960 convertible
First, it most likely was a saloon by looking at the body above the windscreen. A lot of extensive bodywork and appears to be well done. However, it's always interesting to see what isn't done. Attention was put into strengthening by raising the door threshold but the door only has one hinge. Here w...
- Thu Apr 27, 2023 11:43 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Too high or too low
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1075
Re: Too high or too low
A quick evaluation is to stand back and project the bottom edge of the body towards the front wheel. It should be just a bit below center. Most likely one side will be much lower.
- Sun Apr 16, 2023 1:34 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Cold start Yes - Hot start No! Asdvice sought please.
- Replies: 36
- Views: 5179
Re: Cold start Yes - Hot start No! Asdvice sought please.
Make sure the vent on the fuel bowl is open. If it's closed, the bowl will become pressurized and push fuel into the carb.