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by philthehill
Sat Apr 13, 2024 10:59 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: A-series 1098 rebuild video (also blocked breather)
Replies: 10
Views: 305

Re: A-series 1098 rebuild video (also blocked breather)

Because it is easier to have a pedestal with oil transfer hole under one part number than have several variations of pedestals with different part numbers. The extra hole is not expensive to produce. The 'bull head' pedestals in the photo above were made in alloy (chuck them in the scrap bin even th...
by philthehill
Sat Apr 13, 2024 10:54 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch problem, Borg & Beck pressure plate
Replies: 6
Views: 171

Re: Clutch problem, Borg & Beck pressure plate

The pressure plate in the picture above is not scrap it just needs to be set up correctly. It is a job you can do yourself without specialist tools.
Quality control is an issue these days not just with clutches but right across the car spares replacement spectrum.
by philthehill
Fri Apr 12, 2024 11:25 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: A-series 1098 rebuild video (also blocked breather)
Replies: 10
Views: 305

Re: A-series 1098 rebuild video (also blocked breather)

I may have missed it but was there a reference/comment regarding to moving the No: 1 rocker shaft pillar to the No: 2 position and any issues that may occur? The rocker shaft being used in the rebuild was the later type with the locating peg moved to No: 2 position. The peg was moved by BMC because ...
by philthehill
Tue Apr 02, 2024 10:32 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: HEAD STUDS
Replies: 2
Views: 149

Re: HEAD STUDS

These are the studs you should be using:-
https://www.minispares.com/product/Clas ... o%20search
They can be torqued to 50 lbf.
by philthehill
Tue Apr 02, 2024 6:13 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch fork gaiter
Replies: 7
Views: 296

Re: Clutch fork gaiter

Firstly you do not have a Morris Minor gearbox casing fitted. The standard Morris Minor gearbox casing does not have the two threaded holes which are there to mount a hydraulic slave cylinder for operating the clutch release arm. The aperture in the bell housing for the release lever may be compromi...
by philthehill
Mon Apr 01, 2024 1:16 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Crank rear oil seal
Replies: 4
Views: 262

Re: Crank rear oil seal

There is no machining needed with fitting the crankshaft rear lip seal but I would steer well clear of fitting a crank rear (lip) seal. Unless the flywheel mounting flange is perfectly smooth or you have fitted a speedy seal sleeve the lip seal may well be torn to shreds very soon after you have sta...
by philthehill
Fri Mar 29, 2024 6:37 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: What wheel bearings are these?
Replies: 6
Views: 206

Re: What wheel bearings are these?

The Dowty seal bag is a reusable and re-sealable bag designed by Dowty manufacturing.
The hair clip you refer to is I suspect is a split pin.
Split pins are not always supplied as part of a wheel bearing overhaul kit.
by philthehill
Fri Mar 29, 2024 5:37 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: What wheel bearings are these?
Replies: 6
Views: 206

Re: What wheel bearings are these?

There should be one large bearing, one small bearing, one seal (ring) and one packet of grease per hub.
No harm will come to the bearings if to identify them you have to remove them from the factory wrapping.
Once identified re-wrap and re-seal in a Dowty seal bag.
by philthehill
Fri Mar 29, 2024 1:16 pm
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Marina disc brakes on Minor swivels
Replies: 2
Views: 229

Re: Marina disc brakes on Minor swivels

The discs will clean up as will all of it and new bearings are cheap.
The backplates are stone guards.
by philthehill
Fri Mar 29, 2024 9:57 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil Pressure Switch (leak)
Replies: 17
Views: 394

Re: Oil Pressure Switch (leak)

As regards negative earth for phones etc. Just run a corrected earth dedicated lead direct from the battery via a fuse and the jobs done. I ran for several years a 12v electric positive earth cooling fan on my 24v negative earth Landrover direct from one of the two batteries installed via a dedicate...
by philthehill
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:59 pm
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Marina disc brakes on Minor swivels
Replies: 2
Views: 229

Marina disc brakes on Minor swivels

May be of interest:- https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/176301431942?itmmeta=01HT3MC4TQCER11WEE3Z7JGMB3&hash=item290c625c86:g:~ZEAAOSwxMVl~zkW&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8CO5ZQmZg%2Fidm%2FOFuQznwu0I51QCChGFLhUuoomaYN7dJaauahvxqnIHlvkrCi9V%2B0bTs7jHJmD6UlpI%2FdFY19AhSo4N8CFKBnt2zArpM6zkqoIfaDQcDTAuBsj5BJUf...
by philthehill
Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:03 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: standard 1098 engine
Replies: 11
Views: 416

Re: standard 1098 engine

Only if the distance between the extreme edges of the damage is less than 2.64125" diameter would you be able to fit a cylinder liner. See section AAA.12 of Morris Minor 1000 workshop manual AKD 530. If the damage distance is more than that quoted above the remaining damage will still be expose...
by philthehill
Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:33 pm
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Where can I buy a new bonnet rubber
Replies: 8
Views: 275

Re: Where can I buy a new bonnet rubber

If your windscreen is leaking just flood the seal with Captain Tolley's creeping crack cure. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126024991251?epid=2306096349&itmmeta=01HT0C6SF64B8E5BWXH1BZNK3P&hash=item1d57acc213:g:USsAAOSwEmNk6xWi&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA0NVn%2BegO9A2Ieq16dmWugHWFYjM3LD%2FhicvHMtAY...
by philthehill
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:27 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Water temperature switch
Replies: 8
Views: 318

Re: Water temperature switch

It will be much easier to fit a coolant temp gauge than try and improvise what you want.
If you want the light to illuminate when the engine is overheated it will be too late. With a gauge you will know what the temp is and can observe it rising and stop the engine before the engine gets damaged.
by philthehill
Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:13 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Hub identification disc brakes
Replies: 12
Views: 401

Re: Hub identification disc brakes

Below is a Marina/Ital stub axle fitted to a Minor swivel. Marina stub axle.JPG The hub nut locking arrangement is different - note the splines onto which a internal splined washer fits, the hub nut does not have any castellation's and is locked by a special locking washer which is secured by a spli...
by philthehill
Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:46 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Hub identification disc brakes
Replies: 12
Views: 401

Re: Hub identification disc brakes

Bill
What ever the grade those bolts with washers are I would advise that they need to be replaced with the correct bolts & without washers and correctly torqued.
Phil
by philthehill
Sat Mar 23, 2024 4:15 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Hub identification disc brakes
Replies: 12
Views: 401

Re: Hub identification disc brakes

The hubs are Marina/Mr Grumpys with the 3.75"Marina PCD revised to 4" I have the same hubs on my Minor. Grumpy hub 2.jpg The hub bearings should be taper adjustable bearings not parallel. Do you have the stub axle adapter sleeve fitted which fits over the stub axle and allows the appropria...
by philthehill
Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:38 am
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: VENT PIPE
Replies: 9
Views: 376

Re: VENT PIPE

I would be looking for around 150 psi.