Morris Minor Owners Club

David My spare time has been at a premium recently, rebuilding the front suspension on my pal's Morris 1000, new bushes, wheel bearings, trunions,refilling the dampers, new track rod ends, etc.Then I switched to my other pal's Triumph TR4 getting his engine up and running after several year's slumbe...

Thanks for that Roy.Shall I tell my pal that the proceeds from selling the two Mini bleed valves will change his lifestyle ?

Bob

Overhaulling the front brakes on my pal's Morris ( undergoing a complete restoration ), I sat down with my mug of coffee, to go through the boxes of his new wheel cylinders , flexy pipes, etc. 4 boxes, oulet / inlets suitably plugged to keep dirt out, plastic bagged.So far, so good.Bleed valve fixed...

Alex'n'Ane No need to remove seat then ! You're lucky...it's usually a case of seeing how big the corresponding hole in the floor pan is !!.A comprehensive restoration plan could then be formulated. Some body up there is looking after you if the rust is very contained and hasn't spread elsewhere.Tim...

Alex'n'Ane Using Dean's link, Chassis Panels,underside....RP134R should ( ? ) be sufficient.It's very difficult to be sure until the old bit is cut out and you can see how good ...or otherwise ...the adjoining metal is.The welder will need good sound, clean metal to weld to.Most major suppliers woul...

David Just make sure "everything " is well covered, especially the glass,thick cardboard, cut to shape, gaffer taped into position. Old blamkets you don't mind sacrificing...water on standby, if it catches fire.A willing helper on standby who appreciates the dangers of not looking at the a...

Julie Finding specific related Morris Minor, with full basic explanations ( assuming absolutely no knowledge ) is probably a fruitless search Your local Charity shops' book shelves are a good place to start. http://www.abebooks.co.uk is a collection of book sellers that specialise in old books. You ...

Every experienced restorer of classic cars immediately knows that " remove fixing screws" = lots of time and effort.
Bob

Mandy To elaborate on Mike's answer there are self tapping screws " inside " the car where the kick plates hook over the bodywork. Gently tap the end of the screwdriver to shock them loose/ get started. Underneath the car,a couple of inches/ 5cm, inboard of the sill finishers you will find...

You can buy engine degreasant , in spray or liquid form ( brushed on with an old paint brush ) from car accessory places. After leaving for a few minutes, as per the instructions, you can rinse off the muck.A garden hand water spray is good in that it will do spray or jet and you don't have litres o...

Thanks for that Roy ( font of all knowledge..things Morris Minor !! ) your opinion always welcome. My pal has secured a second hand one at a very reasonable price....and a new gasket. The damaged one is in the pile of "surplus parts" for inspection at our leisure , once the car is back on ...

Hi
Anyone know the torque setting for the back plate please.( I can find the flywheel torque setting.)

The old plate had no gasket fitted and hairline cracks around two bolt holes.

Bob

David Progress continues apace well done. One of the more recent shots "appears " ? to show the bullet connectors not pushed fully home into the connectors. Rear offside/ drivers side alongside the chassis.Because it will be open to all the elements, may I sugest after the connectors are p...

David I use "hollow bullets " for the lights and the standard bullet connectors for straight connections.They are available in single, double, triple and five variety, depending on the application.Auto Electrical Supplies would supply, no connection/ satisfied customer. http://www.autoelec...

From the symptons it would appear to be electrical.Some ideas for you. Low tension wires attached to the coil....have they fallen off , become detached ? are they sound, ekectrically / no breakes ? Rotor arm ...does this look OK. Distributer cap ..is this in good condition, the carbon brush /pin sti...

Rob Every seam on the car is " potentially " a rust trap waiting to happen......eventually ( it may be a few years ,but ). Unless you are a concours fanantic ( ? ) sealer everywhere on the seams will help stave off the tin worms having a meal. A brushable sealer is good and personally I wo...

Tom The website http://www.businesslink.gov.uk will give you everything you would possibly need to set up in business on your ownas a sole trader, other than the actual knowledge/ skills of the trade. You can tap into any local schemes/ potential grants/training schemes for the business aspects, etc...

My youngest grandson aged 3 ( but nearly 4 ) has excellent powers of logic. His Dad related this little tale at Sunday lunch. A week or two ago ,with his parents he had seen Morris Dancers performing outside a pub. On Saturday his Dad pointed out a Morris Minor pick up on the road. Grandson simply s...

You will have to be very , very careful trying to remove the rear window seals. The chances of success decreases in relation to how old ( and therefor inflexible ) the rubber has become. There are two metal clips, to help keep the glass in situ, half way up the sides of the rear glass windows. I'd p...

Sam Once the pickling has done it's work can I suggest you temporarily remove the wiper arms. Regrease the cable with fresh grease and put a reasonable size screwdriver through the hole in the connector at the cable end. This will enable you to run the cable back and forth ,as you insert it, as well...