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- Thu Feb 03, 2011 8:35 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Spark Plug Colouration
- Replies: 7
- Views: 999
Re: Spark Plug Colouration
Which end of the thread id the discolouration? If it's near the hex base then it could be stray coolant or similar just collected in the recess where the plug sits and then the water evaporated. If it's inside the cylinder then it opens a lot of questions. Could you post a picture of the plug?
- Wed Feb 02, 2011 6:27 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: rattling steering column
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1676
Re: rattling steering column
If the felt bushes have become dry, then try oiling them - the felt absorbs the oil, swells up, and reduces rattle. It's a lot easier than stripping the column. Most column rattle stems from unbalanced front wheels.
- Sun Jan 30, 2011 9:53 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Which type of fuel pump?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1821
Re: Which type of fuel pump?
A few years ago there was a batch of electronic pumps that were "iffy". More recently they have proved (for me) to be completely reliable, and I've now fitted them to three cars. Points - yes you can clean and replace, but whilst that's quite simple for a dizzy, would you really do it for ...
- Thu Jan 27, 2011 10:13 pm
- Forum: Do you know....?
- Topic: Trafficators replaced with Amber 'Big Ears'
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5200
Re: Trafficators replaced with Amber 'Big Ears'
The well known Police Panda cars were introduced with Unit Beat Policing in 1968, way past the change from trafficators. Prior to Pandas, the Police used Minors for general transport and wireless. I have not been able to find any trace of "Police Specification" in the earlier production re...
- Mon Jan 24, 2011 9:22 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: 1968 drivers side door doesn't fit!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2516
Re: 1968 drivers side door doesn't fit!
When fitting doors, the first thing is to make sure that the hinge pins are not worn. If they are, then new oversize pins are available. Worn hinges allow the door to drop slightly which in turn makes the top of the gap with the B post open and the gap at the top of the C post close. To compound mat...
- Mon Jan 24, 2011 9:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: why c an I not get on to Questions for the committee
- Replies: 2
- Views: 874
Re: why c an I not get on to Questions for the committee
I think that you need to confirm your membership details using the password printed in the current Minor Matters.
- Mon Jan 24, 2011 6:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bike Carrier
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1002
Bike Carrier
Hi, has anyone fitted a bike carrier to a Traveller with a towbar? Just looking for a recommendation for something suitable for carrying two bikes. Thanks.
- Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:54 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Master cylinder brake fluid monitor
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1994
Re: Master cylinder brake fluid monitor
Declan, I shall look forward to the PM, thanks. Unless it's something to do with the camera angle, it still looks as though the yellow cap is considerably taller than the hex head on the standard metal top; but I will keep an open mind.
- Thu Jan 20, 2011 6:50 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Master cylinder brake fluid monitor
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1994
Re: Master cylinder brake fluid monitor
Like others, I think that the floor mounted switch will be too high above the floor to be of use, but I would be interested for the remote reservoir - no matter how often one checks the fluid level, it's impossible to monitor for faults developing whilst driving, and the switch would be an answer. A...
- Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Traveller wood
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1355
Re: Traveller wood
Sorry to come back so soon, but I have to disagree with staffsmogie. We use two Travellers as every day transport. They both live outside and work hard for their living. We carry all sorts of things in the back and use the rear door regularly. Yes, you do have to rub down and treat the wood from tim...
- Wed Jan 19, 2011 6:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Traveller wood
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1355
Re: Traveller wood
ALL the wood should be rock hard, just like a piece of oak furniture (I know that the frame is ash, but the comparison is valid). Particular areas of wood to watch are any of the joints - the water tends to get in at the end grain. Check top of front and rear posts under the gutter, the joint betwee...
- Mon Jan 17, 2011 6:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NOS or Brand new?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1086
Re: NOS or Brand new?
This subject crops up in many posts, but usually as an aside rather than a direct question. Genuine NOS usually comes out favourite. Why? Consider Chrome: The original lasts for 50 years, the modern stuff shows rust after less than two years. I've known a faulty NOS rotor arm, but many have experien...
- Sun Jan 16, 2011 8:17 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Traveller inner rear wing
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3484
Re: Traveller inner rear wing
Just one extra thought if you decide to remove one side - there is a metal bracket screwed to the top rail near the B post. The other end of the bracket is secured by a couple of the bolts that hold the roof on, so you still need to roll back part of the headlining to undo the bolts - the screws are...
- Sun Jan 16, 2011 5:54 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Traveller inner rear wing
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3484
Re: Traveller inner rear wing
You can lift the entire wood section, including roof and guttering away as one unit - it was built separately and lifted onto the rest of the car in the factory. The worst part of the job will probably be undoing the bolts at the bottom of the rear pillar and all the screws from the inner wing into ...
- Sun Jan 16, 2011 12:25 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: sun visor rod
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1854
Re: sun visor rod
Any of the usual Minor parts suppliers or Newton Commerical.
- Fri Jan 14, 2011 6:16 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: scuse my ignorance but......
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2733
Re: scuse my ignorance but......
Ideally, once the car is supported in the air, you should also jack the suspension arm a little way so that the starin is off the trunnion threads. This makes it easier for the grease to flow around. However, do not overjack this bit, you just want to relive the strain, not induce new strain that co...
- Mon Jan 10, 2011 5:48 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: valve stem oil seals
- Replies: 2
- Views: 967
Re: valve stem oil seals
The original design had the O-rings. The latest design, usually found on recondioned heads (especially "lead-free") uses a different guide with a small grove into which the rubber cap type seal fits. In my experience the latest design is far superior for controlling oil; and in many thousa...
- Mon Jan 10, 2011 9:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Membership Renewal
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2232
Re: Membership Renewal
If one accepts that this forum is a valuable resource, then consider how it is funded - by the MMOC. It therefore seems only fair and reasonable that those who enjoy using the forum should contribute something to the club that provides it. The club also serves other purposes in ensuring that the car...
- Mon Jan 10, 2011 9:05 am
- Forum: Other
- Topic: sun visor rod
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1854
Re: sun visor rod
Newton's make (assemble) the entire visor so they should be able to supply all parts. To remove the broken plastic, drill a small hole in the centre (end on) of the plastic, screw in a small self tapping screw (small because you don't want to expand the plastic, making it grip the metal frame any mo...
- Mon Jan 10, 2011 8:58 am
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Seat belts- my daughter wont drive with me without em...sigh
- Replies: 4
- Views: 854
Re: Seat belts- my daughter wont drive with me without em...sigh
Your car is close to the point at which mountings were included. If you're lucky then they'll be there. Is it a saloon (2 door, or 4 door), Traveller, Convertible, or LCV? The positions of the mounting points for the bets vary slightly from model to model, hence the question.