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by EYV65
Thu Jun 20, 2019 10:19 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Self stirring left and right
Replies: 8
Views: 1499

Self stirring left and right

My minor literally stirs itself, it wondered left and you adjust it slightly then it wondered right, as if its wobbling. It only happens over 30mph... What could this be? Any ideas

Thanks
by EYV65
Sun Jun 16, 2019 10:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PCD? Ofset? what do they really mean?
Replies: 13
Views: 1645

Re: PCD? Ofset? what do they really mean?

Thank you, much more understanding :D

So what is the offset for a minor?
by EYV65
Sun Jun 16, 2019 6:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PCD? Ofset? what do they really mean?
Replies: 13
Views: 1645

Re: PCD? Ofset? what do they really mean?

Yes definitely ford pcd it has the ford vented brakes with mag slot wheels, plus it has a ford back axel.

but what does the offset mean? when looking for new wheels what is with the offset... do i need to worry about it?
by EYV65
Sun Jun 16, 2019 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PCD? Ofset? what do they really mean?
Replies: 13
Views: 1645

PCD? Ofset? what do they really mean?

Okay, so im not the brightest star in the sky, so please bare with me... :oops: So, i currently have a minor with Ford disc brakes so has ford PCD, which i believe is 108mm? Anyway, it currently has 13" mag slot (horrible) and i would like 14" wheels to look like moggie wheels. Im getting ...
by EYV65
Thu May 16, 2019 8:57 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Uneven Tyre Wear??
Replies: 8
Views: 1397

Re: Uneven Tyre Wear??

What are they saying is correct? The track should toe in by 3/32" or 2.5mm. Incorrect camber can cause the same wear. Camber is set at the factory but can be adjusted if required but requires a camber gauge. Check the eye bolt bushes for serviceability and whilst you say that the chassis is ok...
by EYV65
Thu May 16, 2019 8:55 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Uneven Tyre Wear??
Replies: 8
Views: 1397

Re: Uneven Tyre Wear??

The issue we have is that that our pickups are our day use vehicle and as you correctly say, tyres are expensive, we have tried to address the issue so that new tyres do not get bad wear, but as you can see, after only a couple of months of use the tyre in the picture has been removed from our picku...
by EYV65
Wed May 15, 2019 5:46 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Uneven Tyre Wear??
Replies: 8
Views: 1397

Uneven Tyre Wear??

3 of our Minors have very bad wear to the inside of their tyres, they are as follows 1955 2 door saloon, standard, no rewelded chassis legs, both tyres wear the same on the inside 1965 pickup, slight modification having a 1275 engine, Not welded 1965 pickup with marina running gear, but no evidence ...
by EYV65
Mon Apr 29, 2019 8:08 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Ford Stuff??
Replies: 0
Views: 595

Ford Stuff??

Just purchased a minor with a lot of Ford stuff, well, ALL of the running gear!! Its got the escort mk2 axel (i think) any idea what one looks like compared with a different one? Anyway, it has Wolfrace Slot Mag wheels all round... Which i really dont like!! (duck for cover from the fans) I do howev...
by EYV65
Sat Aug 05, 2017 4:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pickup Towing capacity ?
Replies: 1
Views: 772

Pickup Towing capacity ?

As the title says really... does anyone know what sort of weights a pickup minor can pull?

im going to uprate my engine and brakes/ suspension etc etc but as for the chassis and general size/ stability of the vehicle... what can they pull/ carry?

cheers
by EYV65
Sat Jul 15, 2017 10:04 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Lowlight Light Brackets?
Replies: 4
Views: 1170

Re: Lowlight Light Brackets?

I dont have any parts, i just want to have either images of the fitting or the item... I really want to copy how it fits, see how its attached. I have seen an image that has a bracket on the chrome rim which attaches to the grille. But i would need images from different angles to see how i can eithe...
by EYV65
Fri Jul 14, 2017 2:12 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Lowlight Light Brackets?
Replies: 4
Views: 1170

Re: Lowlight Light Brackets?

I need the chrome that surrounds the light and fixes to the grille... thx
by EYV65
Fri Jul 14, 2017 1:27 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Lowlight Light Brackets?
Replies: 4
Views: 1170

Lowlight Light Brackets?

Has anyone got any spare? Im really interested in seeing the fittings and how it works... I want to know if i can get some made up

Thanx
by EYV65
Wed Jul 12, 2017 1:50 pm
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: 1600 xflow again... Fitting issues?!
Replies: 1
Views: 4148

1600 xflow again... Fitting issues?!

I know the 1600 Crossflow has been a topic of conversation for a long time and there are various posts referring to it, but i havent seen a lot of images of how to get this engine to fit other than this person (http://www.mmoc.org.uk/Messageboard/viewtopic.php?t=61524 ) which gives a good indication...
by EYV65
Fri May 20, 2016 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ello... and Help? or Advice ;)
Replies: 3
Views: 1181

Ello... and Help? or Advice ;)

Hello, im a new moggie owner (3 weeks now) and im feeling very good about it.... although my little moggie is needing some work.. oh well, dont us girls always need a little work :wink: Anyway, im wanting to sort out the bubbling on the door panel, i have been looking on youtube at some different re...