Morris Minor Owners Club

Tickets/passes for National,still haven't arrived,is there a contact number for advice ? Sent application two weeks ago.

Thanks Philthehill. Within the inlet manifold,and in the base of it(you have to look from underneath) there is some kind of plug. The same size as a 10 pence coin. Coolant is leaking from this plug. I guess I'll have to take the manifold off to repair,or replace it. Hope I can find one. Finding repl...

I have a couple of Minor vans,and also a Maestro van. The Maestro appears to be leaking coolant from the base of the inlet manifold. I may have to take it off,but just wondered if any one knows if there is there a core plug in that area. Antifreeze mixture is weak,so,I think ice has formed and expan...

POMMReg wrote:Pre 1967 LCVs moulded - exterior shape totally different with no insert - w/screen rubbers, will probably have to go to a specialist.

A specialist from the 50's.prob more rarer than the vehicle.

Has anybody any advice re the fitting of the left hand, fixed screen on a split screen GPO van, I have purchased a normal rubber seal which I assume has to be cut and mitred then glued into the correct shape but it would be good to know how tight it needs to be on the glass I would talk to Maurice ...

A real shame. Will miss reading his advice with peoples problems. God bless him.

Looks great. Had my fair share of Rallys local to me. Looking forward to the event. This years rally was superb !
Ed. Manchester.

Well,I voted to stay. But,we may as well blow up the Tunnel,nothing but jams from now on.

Always amazes me how far these vehicles spread across our Globe. I was unloading my van today, when a gentleman from Pakistan came over to take a picture with his phone. His brother has a van, and a saloon in everyday use in Pakistan !

Many of the new coils are made in huts in far away places - and yes - every chance you had a low ohms coil there. The OLD coils NEVER fail - and will ring up at 3.2 ohms which is correct for a non-ballast ignition system - ie what you have in your Minor. The overload of the low ohms coil will have ...

Scott wrote:If you have a resistor coil, they're designed to operate at around 9v so they won't last long with 12v hooked up.
Most cars from the '70s & '80s used these to beef up the spark when starting the engine.

Thanks Scott. It's been a different beast with the new coil !

I'm sure we all know the feeling! These cars can require deep breaths sometimes. I've read of new coils burning out when mounted horizontally on here before, something to do with the windings not being totally immersed in the oil inside. Best of luck getting it running again. Thank you Monty. The l...

New leads,points,cap,condenser, coil as well,less than six months/2000 miles ago. Getting a slight misfire whilst driving to work this week. Driving to work today and the beast totally gave up as I approached a set of lights. Would not start for the love of money. Changed the condenser at the road s...

The brakes work fine as i have renewed everything, drums, pads, all cylinders and pipe work. The only thing that's bothering me is the indicator works when it feels like it. Would this be a faulty flasher unit or something to do with the indicator stalk?? Thanks. As it's been stood for a long time,...

Great Example. Good luck with the MOT.
Ed.

cambridge wrote:Hi 1098,

Very interesting. Yes it is the Army reg. Any more details?

Cheers

Gerry Cambridge, Ex Govt Fleet Register

Only able to tell you it was bought from a farmer in Leek Staffs. I have some more pics if you want them. eddiegpovanmadfarrell@hotmail.com

Took my van for a run this morning and passed an Ex Army Traveller, in near original condition.[frame][/frame] 29 FH 49 on chassis plate. I take it that is the Army Reg no. Have a good day everyone.

Changed my front brakes to 8". Used as much NOS as I could find. If you do the job right they are fine. Done six years ago,it will stand on it's nose. Despite the confidence I have with the brakes,I always make eye contact with drivers waiting to emerge at junctions ![frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/...

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