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- Mon Apr 25, 2011 10:37 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: temp guage
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1969
Re: temp guage
I have a TIM one. Easy to fit. Until recently I thought it wasn't very accurate (70deg when at norm temp). Of course bought a new thermostat recently and temp. is as it should be. Doh! Running 3 years like that. I know it seems obvious but, the previous thermo. was new at the time. I just thought ch...
- Sun Apr 24, 2011 3:39 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 1300 head
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1139
Re: 1300 head
Haha. Yes sorry, 2.73. It's run the same way for about 18 months from the re-build. Did a compression test probably 6 months ago and no change at 165lb (good oil pressue too) from that new build. It's always been lumpy on idle and I've tried electronic ignition (the cheap one) and then new 45d dissy...
- Sun Apr 24, 2011 12:42 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 1300 head
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1139
Re: 1300 head
Thanks for the info. chaps. The head is 1.73" thick so, probably ok. The valves and head surface appear in good nick; i'll take the valves out at some point and check them and re-seat.
- Sat Apr 23, 2011 7:52 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 1300 head
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1139
Re: 1300 head
Not inspected the head thoroughly as yet. But yes the the deck is pocketed and the old gasket looked in good shape. I only drew the conclusion about the possible 'over-skim', as when I fitted the marina head I had to hugely adjust the tappet adjusters to close the gap. Thanks, I will inspect the hea...
- Sat Apr 23, 2011 7:23 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 1300 head
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1139
1300 head
Just thought I'd share this little bit of nonsense. I have a 1098 engine fitted with a 1300 inch and 3/4 su, big bore exhaust and a Big-valve 1300 metro head. It 'pinks' like a piano no matter where I set the timing (mostly top gear). And so I've just ignored it. Anyhoo, I had a spare standard 1300 ...
- Thu Mar 03, 2011 8:19 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: MGB + Gearbox into a Morris Traveller
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7006
Re: MGB + Gearbox into a Morris Traveller
I've seen this done. Don't know the chaps name but fab car (somewhere in Dorset). It was a 1500 'B'series with MGB over-drive. It had a copper exhaust pipe with 'fish-tail' outlet. I asked about the extra weight up front and said it wasn't an issue. I can't remember the full spec but I think the onl...
- Mon Feb 21, 2011 10:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: whats this from?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1132
Re: whats this from?
Wow, that is one chunky monkey. Does that mean (excuse my ignorance) that all the later Minors have Austin derived gear boxes?
- Mon Feb 21, 2011 10:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: will it fit
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1443
Re: will it fit
May I ask on this subject of 'angled' carbs, If you were to fit the later SU 'Hif 38/44' in a horizontal fashion, rather than angled up, would it still work?
- Tue Jan 15, 2008 7:09 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: midget gearbox
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2951
- Tue Jan 15, 2008 6:53 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: midget gearbox
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2951
midget gearbox
hello, just a (hopefully) quick question for you. is it easy to spot the difference between a midget gearbox and the moggy ribbed box? it is just, i bought a gearbox, that was advertised as midget, i have no reason to doubt, but am just curious as they look the same...
cheers
Dave
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Dave
- Sun Aug 12, 2007 9:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 3 into 1 downpipe...and the rest??
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1852
3 into 1 downpipe...and the rest??
hello, i just acquired a 3 into 1 exhaust downpipe, problem is trying to find an exhaust that will fit. i am riding on a tight budget, so the new one costing over 160 quid really doesn't sound all that appealing. any ideas as to which car i could "borrow" an exhaust from...your views will ...
- Thu Jul 12, 2007 6:06 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: ITAL disk brakes
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4300
- Wed Jul 11, 2007 10:19 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: ITAL disk brakes
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4300
Thanks to you all. In messages there is mention of changes to the master cylinder having to be done. One of which is removing the rubber washer. Why is that? Incidentally I have just fitted a reservoir kit and noticed that it comes with a couple of spare rubber washers but there is no mention in the...
- Wed Jul 11, 2007 12:06 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: ITAL disk brakes
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4300
- Tue Jul 10, 2007 9:26 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: ITAL disk brakes
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4300
ITAL disk brakes
Hi, I am about to fit Ital front suspension arms (with disks) and I've noticed that the upper links and steering arms are different! My question is: can I just swap both the said components over or am i scuppered? The Ital has a ball joint instead and I can only presume that this screws off (hopeful...
- Thu Jun 14, 2007 9:39 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: differential
- Replies: 3
- Views: 938
differential
Hi, Does anyone have a bearing spacer for the pinion shaft of an 4.2 diff, or know of where I can get one? The part doesn't seem to be listed, so if anyone has one that is second hand, I would be interested. This is not to be confused with the earlier 4.55 spacer, as it has a narrower shaft hole. Da...