Morris Minor Owners Club

I wanted to use it for long distance to reduce wear and tear so that doesn't sound possible. The car is MOT'd and fully legal and close to concours. Which regulations cover these restrictions and does the same apply to towing dolly's? This is odd as I regularly see those large caravanets towing cars...

Is it possible to use an A frame to tow a Morris Monor? Have you used one and is it straightforward? Thanks, John

The plate itself is fragile - unlike the NOS one I've just bought from ebay [frame][/frame]

Clutch pedal worked well and felt smooth with engine switched off - clutch linkages ALL new a week ago and correctly adjusted. Checked visually could see no probs. Moved engine fwd this eve finding bits of black splinters in bell housing as I opened it up. As the plate came out the friction material...

Wifey's 68 Saloon - new clutch 250 miles ago, new pedal and linkages fitted last week as clutch adjustment was at maximum. Car out ok for a week then brought back by AA today as couldn't engage gears although they select ok with engine off. Clutch works smoothly. Will whip engine out tomorrow eve to...

Correct it wasn't the coil - however it was a break in the wire from the coil to the distributor, never had that before. Thanks, John

Changed rack last night and shorted horn out, sorted that this eve but engine won't start and was running so sweetly 2 days ago. Pump ok and plugs wet. Dist points clean and set at 15 thou. Test light lights up on pos and neg side of coil BUT won't go out when turning engine over. So could the short...

Didn't think of that, 5 min dash to barn to disconnect, thankfully car and barn still there, regards, John

Fitted new rack this eve but horn blaring at one point when putting column back on splines. Hadn't removed steering wheel etc tho.

Disconnected horn to get rack job done so will have to look again tomorrow - any ideas what to look for?


Thanks for replies to grease priming of new rack, regards, John

Hi - have bought a recon steering rack for 1098 but not sure if it comes packed with oil/grease? Supplier not sure, thanks, John

Grateful for reply, they've been missed off and leaking ....

Does the oil pipe banjo bolt have one or two copper washers please, thanks, John

Could you help to identify the thin tube coming out of the manifold please on the top pic (to the left of the green clip). The larger bolt head in the background must be the servo take off. Could you also clarify what the two brass tubes and the black pipe are for in the lower pic. I imagine the lat...

Hi is there a way of finding car histories from engine numbers? I have done similar with DVLA using Registration details but wonder if it's possible the other way round. Thanks, John

I bought a 1098 Midget engine for £20 some years ago from ebay with a view to refurbing it when compressions and oil pressure on Betty our 1965 OEW convertible became low. Approaching that point now so started to strip down and puzzled/pleasantly surprised to find the main bearings are 2". As n...

I'm preparing a 1098 Midget engine for a rebore and can only find a B stamped on the pistons. What size would this indicate, thanks, John

Does anyone have a pic of an A series mini a+ timing chain adjuster in position on the engine. Have seen a hand drawn pic but not a photo, many thanks, John

Convertible rear springs despite being in good nick are touching the rear bodywork over the eyebolt. Have bought new springs to replace but not absolutely sure whether the two strengthening bands go at the front or back Pics tend to show them at the front but is that correct as would have thought th...

Have replaced rear brake pipes, shoes etc. Although the brakes work well I can't get the pedal much above halfway and brakes are not spongy. When pumping the pedal during bleeding there was a squirt that came up through the top up hole every time the pedal was depressed. I haven't seen this on other...

Am I alone with experiencing increasing Footman James MMOC car insurance price rises? At the moment we have 3 Morris Minors (a saloon used regularly approx 3k a year, a convertible used for outings/events only and a Travellor on SORN as I redo the w/work). Renewal cost is £515 this time and all on o...