Morris Minor Owners Club

Hi, just to add my penneth worth. I use the split FIAT propshaft and it's no problem at all. In fact I quite like the split prop as it is secured part way along. Though to be fair the middle doughnut needs to be in good shape. I made up my prop myself from the FIAT item, bit of metal work and some w...

Hi, I know someone or several people probably will be able to answer these questions for me. I've recently bought and rebuilt a 2 door, A Reg, Morris Minor, but it is pretty standard this time (just disc brakes (these were on it when I got it) and an alternator conversion). However it is a little sl...

Completely sealing a previous post on mine on this: The input shaft length varied depending whether it was a standard, diesel or heavy duty type, this is a bit generalized but will do for these purposes: The standard 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 models had a short input shaft about 6.9 inches from the front fac...

246gts,
might be worth checking to see that the plastic isn't cracked. Mine seals up nicely with a jubilee clip with no overtightening.

Regards,
Wal

michel, as bmcecosse says the sevo is knackered. You can get repair kits but it depends what is wrong, take it apart and have a look. There is no reason why you would definitely need a servo just because you are fitting disk brakes. I have disk brakes and I don't have a servo because it locks the br...

Well, well, well, your off for a week and controversy strikes out. TwincamTurbo52's comments were deleted by the time I read throough this link however I would agree to some extent with split54's sentiment. People hijack threads fairly often because they feel they're comments might add to the debate...

The diffs will take well over 225bhp as standard

Yippee, does this mean I could say my cars got over 225BHP as it managed to blow one in to small pieces.

Thought not - worth a try though.

Regards,
Wal

Hi, unless you are putting in a mental turbo midget engine the Ford English axle should be alright. The RS2000 or 1.6 Ghia (I think) one will take about 180 BHP. I've got one on my Moggy pushing about 160HP and apart from turning the diff into a jigsaw puzzle on one 1/4 mile run it's been OK (halfsh...

Hi, I bought a larger capacity petrol tank from a well know supplier and noticed it had no baffles in it and no drain plug - absolute rubbish. This was quite a few years ago so they might have improved. Unfortunately I needed the extra capacity so I cut out and fitted the drain plug but couldn't do ...

Jonathan, apologies I got the name of your company wrong, should have been JLH. rayofleamington, Celica gearbox sounds good. Is it off the early model along with the rigid rear axle of the GT model with an LSD. Because the only problem is finding them, I looked for a long time and never got one. Reg...

markattard, Crikey, that’s a nice open question and I think the answer is much the same. Its probably a personal preference and how much effort are you prepared to go to. None of the options are easy and what do you want it for? Well lets have a quick run down: ? Fiat Twin Cam – the old classic, fan...

jonathan, no of course not , as a modifier I really like the effort you put in and just wish I could afford more. The only reason I go my way is cost and I am lucky to have access to engineers etc. Never even thought of the Peugoets - cool - which ones? Though interested why Peugeot not Ford as that...

Ok I know it's a sin and will probably be harangued for agreeing but I've also used grease in steering racks and it has made no difference at all. It reminds me of Triumph Spitfires that require you to use oil for the trunnions. Never made any difference on those either.

OOOpppps.

Regards,
Wal

No disrespect but I fitted mine, on my own with basic tools, in an afternoon which included removing the prevous set up etc. However there was a lot of time invested beforehand to make it work first time and that's what makes the difference. Wish I'd known about the 260mm version beforehand though a...

bmcecosse, I will do my best to get a write up but it may take some time. It's not a kit, I made it up myself. The final concept is not that difficult provided you have access to some competent engineering experience and tools, because you are using a number of existing components that already fit t...

Bmcecosse, I'm afraid the hubs are Ford PCD - much better for after market alloys. There are tele dampers fitted (gas adjustables), they are just heavily disguised by mud. I could provide a write up if people are really interested. I must admit they are a bit over the top but they look so good it ha...

Cam, thanks for posting the picys. Dp, well identified it is indeed an oil accumulator / accusump, a life or engine saver for the tuned engine. Though, as said, reading the dial while driving is a bit of a pain. Though whatever it says while driving is mostly irrelevant except in serious driving mod...

Hi, yes I agree it is a bit of overkill, and yes I run tuned Fiat Twin cam. Part of the reason is that I want to take the car on the track this year and feel more comfortable with a bit of extra brake surface to cool. But the the real reason is they fill the alloys up soooooooooooooooo much better a...

Just finished fitting a really, really big brake set up on my moggy. 280mm vented and groved discs and 4 pot RS500 Cosworth calipers and all in one afternoon. Everything, well nearly everything, worked as planned. Yippee - mind you still have to bleed the damn things and they have dual bleed nipples...

Hi, just to add a tiny bit to the info given. This is taken from a previous post of mine. The input shaft length varied depending whether it was a standard, diesel or heavy duty type, this is a bit generalized but will do for these purposes: The standard 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 models had a short input sha...