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by smithskids
Tue Jan 01, 2013 8:03 pm
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: concours engine bay pictures
Replies: 28
Views: 27872

Re: concours engine bay pictures

Hello if moggylowlight reads this could you contact smithskids on this forum about the colour of your MM sidevalve engine please. :)
by smithskids
Tue Jan 01, 2013 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: happy new year
Replies: 12
Views: 2144

Re: happy new year

Happy new Year from smithskids, wife and three Moggies, safe trouble free motoring in 2013. :D :D :D
by smithskids
Wed Dec 26, 2012 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking of getting a Midget
Replies: 22
Views: 3047

Re: Thinking of getting a Midget

My wife and I had a frogeye before we graduated to a Lotus 7 and it was great fun, if you took the seat backs off you could sleep in them,but watch your head if you wake up in the night. :D :D
I think its razor blades now its number was PNL98 Iris blue.
by smithskids
Tue Dec 25, 2012 6:21 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine tightness
Replies: 8
Views: 2797

Re: Engine tightness

When I was rebuilding large diesel engines we used to assemble all the bearings with a smear of Castrol non creep grease or EP140 on all moving surfaces or you got boundary lubrication taking place and subsequent damage to the lead flashing on the shells. :(
by smithskids
Tue Dec 25, 2012 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 14
Views: 2510

Re: Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone, I was out in our MM last night and must fit my 5ins quartz halogens now, it was like driving with two torches on!!!Bye from us in East Yorkshire :D
by smithskids
Wed Dec 19, 2012 5:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christmas decoration
Replies: 17
Views: 2617

Re: Christmas decoration

Getting ready to collect Santa and take him to the village hall. Santa's little helper is freezing already !!![frame]Image[/frame]
by smithskids
Mon Dec 17, 2012 12:12 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: smiths 8 day clock
Replies: 2
Views: 1050

Re: smiths 8 day clock

They are quite easy to repair unless the spring is broken. Usually they only need a clean. I have one in my MM.
by smithskids
Thu Dec 13, 2012 11:23 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Changing the Oil Pressure Switch
Replies: 64
Views: 11492

Re: Changing the Oil Pressure Switch

I must admit I have a gauge for oil pressure but mini spares and other manufacturers make a 22psi oil switch and that is more useful than the standard switch which seems to operate the warning light at about 10psi and thats not much use if it comes on at anything over 2500 rpm.
by smithskids
Mon Dec 10, 2012 9:42 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Exhaust fitting trouble
Replies: 11
Views: 1975

Re: Exhaust fitting trouble

I tried to fit one to my daughter's pickup and had to file open all the manifold stud holes and rebend the rear pipe, I have stayed with the minispares RC 40 system ever since, yes I know you have to cut and weld but they last 7 years and dont cost much.
by smithskids
Mon Dec 03, 2012 9:19 am
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: Lazy Semaphore
Replies: 5
Views: 1628

Re: Lazy Semaphore

Try running a temporary new wire to the trafficator as the electrical resistance builds up with old age and you get a voltage drop.Check the earth connections are clean.
by smithskids
Sat Dec 01, 2012 10:24 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: marina head on 1098 block
Replies: 7
Views: 2091

Re: marina head on 1098 block

I thought you had to grind a bit out of the liner wall for the inlet valve to clear the side of the cylinder bore?? if you put a 1275 head on a 1098 block.maybe my memory is playing tricks. Regards smithskids
by smithskids
Sat Dec 01, 2012 5:48 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Noise from water pump area?
Replies: 20
Views: 3108

Re: Noise from water pump area?

Got to go out now but if you cant find any thing wrong so far you could drain off and remove radiator and look in timing case.

Sorry cant think of any thing else at the moment, you could try contacting BMC Ecosse. regards smithskids.
by smithskids
Sat Dec 01, 2012 5:21 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Noise from water pump area?
Replies: 20
Views: 3108

Re: Noise from water pump area?

Try taking the fan belt off and turning the waterpump by hand and see if it feels gritty
by smithskids
Sat Dec 01, 2012 5:09 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Noise from water pump area?
Replies: 20
Views: 3108

Re: Noise from water pump area?

Is the crank pulley loose??
by smithskids
Sat Dec 01, 2012 5:01 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Noise from water pump area?
Replies: 20
Views: 3108

Re: Noise from water pump area?

Did you run it with the fan belt off, you didn't mention it in your letter?
by smithskids
Fri Nov 30, 2012 4:41 pm
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: MM engine colour
Replies: 2
Views: 954

Re: MM engine colour

Many thanks series1 mm.

Regards
by smithskids
Fri Nov 30, 2012 11:59 am
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: MM engine colour
Replies: 2
Views: 954

MM engine colour

Hello, anyone know the name of the grey engine colour paint please. 1951 may MM Tourer. Thanks.
by smithskids
Thu Nov 29, 2012 11:16 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Battery reads 900 V !!!
Replies: 13
Views: 1830

Re: Battery reads 900 V !!!

Maybe the switch on the AVOMeter has slipped.
by smithskids
Thu Nov 29, 2012 11:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paris bans classics
Replies: 12
Views: 2150

Re: Paris bans classics

Quelle domage!!!!
by smithskids
Tue Nov 27, 2012 10:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can any one remember "castrollo" upper cyl. lubricant
Replies: 11
Views: 2029

Re: Can any one remember "castrollo" upper cyl. lubricant

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