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by ManyMinors
Mon Jun 26, 2023 6:16 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch question
Replies: 7
Views: 808

Re: Clutch question

Certainly check the adjustment, but before you rush to fit a new clutch check every component of the clutch linkage for wear. A bit of wear here and there can add up to a lot at the pedal and the parts are not expensive. A whole kit of new parts is only about £30.00 from ESM etc and it is worth payi...
by ManyMinors
Mon Jun 19, 2023 12:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: tyre prices
Replies: 6
Views: 1041

Re: tyre prices

Have you considered Blockley Tyres? They seem quite reasonably priced and have a decent reputation in the classic/vintage car world.
Might be a worthwhile alternative.
by ManyMinors
Sun Jun 18, 2023 6:21 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Prop shaft and differential
Replies: 6
Views: 1019

Re: Prop shaft and differential

No. Just fit it the best way you can. Hopefully all will be well :)
by ManyMinors
Sun Jun 18, 2023 6:21 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Water Leak
Replies: 4
Views: 682

Re: Water Leak

Yes. Most likely the water pump - or possibly just the by-pass hose. Either way, it is best to replace the short hose with a cut length of heater hose. Don't fit one of those ridiculous crushable soft rubber jobs that last about 6 months :roll:
by ManyMinors
Sun Jun 18, 2023 9:49 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Electrical issues.
Replies: 5
Views: 611

Re: Electrical issues.

All those items are run through the same fuse, so that is likely to be where the problem lies. The fuse is probably either blown or the connections dirty :wink: Actually, the horn is NOT run through the same fuse, so that'll be something else. One fuse deals with everything ignition fed: Indicators,...
by ManyMinors
Sun Jun 18, 2023 9:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why is it..?
Replies: 3
Views: 613

Re: Why is it..?

I think it has been difficult to find a good Traveller for a reasonable price anywhere for a long time. They have always been very popular cars. Many will change hands without ever being advertised.
by ManyMinors
Sun Jun 18, 2023 9:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trafficator arm covers
Replies: 2
Views: 430

Re: Trafficator arm covers

Early cars (MM and some Series11) often had body colour covers but every Minor 1000 I've ever owned or seen along with every 4door Series 11 has had stainless steel ones. None were chromed. So I reckon stainless steel is the answer.
by ManyMinors
Sat Jun 17, 2023 8:35 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Horn Push Problem
Replies: 5
Views: 537

Re: Horn Push Problem

I agree. In my experience, the majority of electrical faults on our old cars are the result of a poor or dirty connection somewhere.+-
by ManyMinors
Sat Jun 10, 2023 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Disc Brake Conversion Which one?>
Replies: 9
Views: 1088

Re: Disc Brake Conversion Which one?>

Mine came with Marina discs and servo, new pads and fitting kit readily available and cheap to buy. Seems to stop well but have not tried a standard system. Standard brakes (the later, larger front drums) are more than adequate provided they are maintained in excellent condition (which often they a...
by ManyMinors
Sat Jun 10, 2023 11:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One for the brave.......
Replies: 14
Views: 3013

Re: One for the brave.......

No doubt somebody will buy it but there is SO much to do and SO much missing that it will not be an easy project sadly. Still, the new owner will have plenty of time to investigate its history while he's taking breaks from the welding and fabricating......
by ManyMinors
Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:59 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Heater (late square type) Overhaul
Replies: 18
Views: 1742

Re: Heater (late square type) Overhaul

Those heaters did indeed always have a black crackle paint finish. The plastic ends are moulded to give a similar finish. The Mini of similar age uses basically the same heater, which were made by Smiths of course, and Mini specialists are a good source of parts for them as well as providing complet...
by ManyMinors
Sat Jun 10, 2023 8:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One for the brave.......
Replies: 14
Views: 3013

Re: One for the brave.......

I reckon you are right. I too think it reads GPO, stamped from the other side. Many of the early vans were GPO. I can't see the captive nuts present on the flitch, so maybe that was a difference? The GPO vans certainly had many differences in their specification.
by ManyMinors
Thu Jun 08, 2023 11:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One for the brave.......
Replies: 14
Views: 3013

Re: One for the brave.......

No. Not 1950 for sure and probably pretty hard to register if it has no numbers or paperwork? :-?
by ManyMinors
Mon Jun 05, 2023 4:34 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Front valence
Replies: 2
Views: 1012

Re: Front valence

There should be no fixing of the valance to the wing at all. The valance is simply part of the front bumper and should be kept away from the front wing by small rubber grommets. Trial fitting is required and often some adjustment to obtain a good fit. It is something that frequently requires a bit o...
by ManyMinors
Mon Jun 05, 2023 4:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My God mother's Minor
Replies: 3
Views: 800

Re: My God mother's Minor

Perhaps a better example is a car currently on ebay:
Ebay reference 275882366117
by ManyMinors
Mon Jun 05, 2023 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My God mother's Minor
Replies: 3
Views: 800

Re: My God mother's Minor

This Minor Van is painted Sage Green. My Brother owned a 1958 Minor saloon in that colour some years ago too
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by ManyMinors
Mon Jun 05, 2023 2:16 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Self Cancelling Indicator Trigger
Replies: 14
Views: 1383

Re: Self Cancelling Indicator Trigger

Generally the warning light being on constantly is a sign that the flasher unit has failed.
by ManyMinors
Sat May 27, 2023 10:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Name of rubber parts on door?
Replies: 8
Views: 335

Re: Name of rubber parts on door?

Grommets or blanking grommets.
by ManyMinors
Fri May 26, 2023 1:03 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Daughters car won’t start
Replies: 12
Views: 937

Re: Daughters car won’t start

Excellent! A 1963 car probably just has a pull switch doesn't it? They can sometimes fail to make contact.
by ManyMinors
Fri May 26, 2023 11:57 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Daughters car won’t start
Replies: 12
Views: 937

Re: Daughters car won’t start

When I first had a car I used to start it regularly with a starting handle - largely because a battery was so expensive in those days. I've never found it particularly difficult and it's certainly a good thing to have mastered in case you need it one day :wink: As others have said, probably the swit...