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- Sat Oct 01, 2016 8:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New MOT Rules?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9162
Re: New MOT Rules?
Delighted to see this initiative. To understand it, you first have to study and read the directive 2009/40/EC and note what may be going to change. It took me a while to find the appropriate relavent text for historic vehicles. Here in Germany there is no exemption like in GB for pre 1960 vehicles e...
- Sat Oct 01, 2016 10:01 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Growling Traveller
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7570
Re: Growling Traveller
It appears from your text that you suspect the gearbox more than the engine. If however, the noise is different in first gear then if youcan find a steep hill to put the engine under load whilst in first gear, this may indicate once and for all , it is a gearbox Problem by the fact the "Growl&q...
- Wed Sep 28, 2016 9:57 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Acid dipping
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3918
Re: Acid dipping
disposal of the "acid bath water"afterwards?
what is the right way to do it? Or can you just Keep using it?
what is the right way to do it? Or can you just Keep using it?
- Tue Sep 27, 2016 2:55 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: 2017 MInors On Tour UK
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5661
Re: 2017 MInors On Tour UK
Sorry to hack in on the UK Scene but is there any info available yet for the Continental MOT for 2017 ?
- Fri Sep 23, 2016 10:02 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Oldtimer event in Tostedt (north Germany)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1580
Re: Oldtimer event in Tostedt (north Germany)
Ach, ich hätte mal dabei sein müssen
- Sun Sep 18, 2016 8:14 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Loss of electrical power
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4204
Re: Loss of electrical power
Complete Restauration?
In that case may I comment that when I replaced the grearbox on mine, the manual warned that the earthing strap had to be well fixed otherwise the electrics would not work.........................
In that case may I comment that when I replaced the grearbox on mine, the manual warned that the earthing strap had to be well fixed otherwise the electrics would not work.........................
- Tue Sep 13, 2016 3:54 pm
- Forum: Series MM Register
- Topic: Distributor curves.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2965
Re: Distributor curves.
I would assume that my 1947 Austin 8 with its 803cc side valve engine is very similar to the early Morris type MM. I have also had a Play with the Timing on the distributer lately as I was not convinced that the full power was being obtained. As mentioned above, to get smooth idling, the dist. is ad...
- Tue Sep 13, 2016 9:36 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 4.22 diff
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1441
Re: 4.22 diff
Nickol, I know a chap in Holland who makes them (both the dished and flat versions) and sells them at shows. He also makes rev counter dials and replacement clocks for the T-Series. The quality of his work is excellent. Regards Declan Can I get to know this chap as well???? Would much prefer to hav...
- Mon Sep 12, 2016 9:00 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 4.22 diff
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1441
Re: 4.22 diff
Mike, When I changed the diff from the 4.22 to the 3.9 on my 1098, I found that the speedo ...... I did this recently on the MG TD when I changed the dial to KPH and it works a treat. Regards Declan[frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1473659515_6259 [/frame] DEclan, where did you manage to s...
- Sun Sep 11, 2016 9:28 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 4.22 diff
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1441
Re: 4.22 diff
you might like to look at the last few Posts in this thread which refer to you question . http://mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=56976 In any case, the speedo cable is indeed turned by and connected to the gearbox but the diff (as well as the wheel dia) is the deciding facor on which speedo need...
- Sat Sep 10, 2016 8:38 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Brake pipe union threads
- Replies: 30
- Views: 9163
Re: Brake pipe union threads
To be precise and rather pedeantic, it is not metric but SI - Systeme international. The Name never really caught on since ist inception. places which previously used the metric System hardly noticed any Change and the British did not like it much because........perhaps I had better not say.
- Mon Sep 05, 2016 8:33 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Indicator bulb holder
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2111
Re: Indicator bulb holder
Had a similar Problem with mine - the temp solution was to glue the green bulb cover with Wood glue ( such that it could be later easily removed ). Later I found a bolt which could be screwed in to reshape the threaded part. A part of this blot can be filed flat to allow it beginn threading. Once co...
- Sun Sep 04, 2016 4:13 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Horn stuck on
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1661
Re: Horn stuck on
Assuming the horn is the central press type fitted to later models, this also needs to be checked. The horn is just a press switch. It completes the circuit to earth as the horns themselves are always "live" so to speak. (see wiring Diagramme at the head of this section) If the horns are p...
- Sun Aug 21, 2016 9:14 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: brake fade!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1624
Re: brake fade!
If as you describe, the pedal Needs to be pumped to get the Brakes to work, then this is a classic symtom for the Brakes not being adjusted properly. The rear Brakes are a particular culprit as they only have one adjuster and as time goes on it seems , to me anyway, particulary troublesome to get te...
- Tue Aug 16, 2016 7:26 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Steering wheel exchange
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1037
Re: Steering wheel exchange
Good news then!
Ja, the 34 mm Proxxon i have already - The s/W has been off and on so many times now that it just slides off !
Ja, the 34 mm Proxxon i have already - The s/W has been off and on so many times now that it just slides off !
- Tue Aug 16, 2016 12:13 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Steering wheel exchange
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1037
Steering wheel exchange
My 69 Traveller has the Standard two spoke steering wheel which is, despite polishing und cleaning getting a bit manky. I do not like the design of the two spoke anyway. If I get hold of the three spoke with central horn push as for earlier models, will it fit on the column as a straight fit, does a...
- Fri Aug 05, 2016 8:53 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Fuel gauge issue
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4815
Re: Fuel gauge issue
This I know...........................now
- Fri Aug 05, 2016 7:43 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Fuel gauge issue
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4815
Re: Fuel gauge issue
Now that you have it sorted, I can tell this tale without creating confusion. The gauge on my '68 Traveller also only read half full but with so much fuel in the tank it was visible in the filler pipe. I played around with the voltage Regulator, the Feeds and had the Sender unit out to check. All se...
- Thu Aug 04, 2016 8:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What would you like to have fabricated?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 8534
Re: What would you like to have fabricated?
not really a Suggestion but more of a personnal Need.
I am looking for a glove box surround for my ( now) LHD Traveller and maybe the glove box itself.
I have it mind to make these parts myself this winter using GfK techniques as the steel parts are not available from the normal sources.
I am looking for a glove box surround for my ( now) LHD Traveller and maybe the glove box itself.
I have it mind to make these parts myself this winter using GfK techniques as the steel parts are not available from the normal sources.
- Tue Aug 02, 2016 2:27 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: squeeky breaks
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3327
Re: squeeky breaks
fayled again