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by welshrat
Sat Sep 07, 2013 11:32 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Alternate hubs
Replies: 3
Views: 765

Re: Alternate hubs

I think that front Wolsley 1500 hubs will fit.
by welshrat
Sun Sep 01, 2013 11:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is there another curtailment?
Replies: 30
Views: 5492

Re: Is there another curtailment?

Perhaps the warning should be directed at the sellers, letting them know that if they advertise cars or parts on this site they may be asked difficult questions and or be challenged regarding the information they have offered. For a typical Welsh complaint follow this link http://www.youtube.com/wat...
by welshrat
Sat Aug 31, 2013 10:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OLD TOP GEAR - MORRIS MINOR
Replies: 2
Views: 1208

OLD TOP GEAR - MORRIS MINOR

by welshrat
Sat Aug 24, 2013 11:01 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Differential for Disaster
Replies: 8
Views: 1755

Re: Differential for Disaster

Was also gonna go for broken half shaft, not too much work to check them out and if they are good drop the diff and check that out. Like most things on the minor its a process of elimination.
by welshrat
Thu Aug 22, 2013 10:06 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: LCB Exhaust tight up against cross member.
Replies: 28
Views: 6181

Re: LCB Exhaust tight up against cross member.

I have recently fitted a LCB and 1.5 SS exhaust and it was a complete nightmare. Finally established a fit that did not knock or hang too low by loosening all of the fittings and using wooden packing and or G-clamps to set the exhaust up where it needed to be. Then tightened the clamps and manifold ...
by welshrat
Wed Aug 14, 2013 11:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2459
Views: 744324

Re: Spotted today.

On Saturday 10th on the A27 heading West just after the Fishbourne roundabout in Chichester a black Series II. On Sunday (spotted by my parents) in Arundel castle car park this Series MM convertible.[frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1376343098_16802 [/frame] Speaking from experience, it lo...
by welshrat
Sat Aug 10, 2013 11:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2459
Views: 744324

Re: Spotted today.

There is a very good looking traveller that I have followed a few times from Newport to Caerleon, guessing he is a Ponthir woody.
by welshrat
Thu Aug 08, 2013 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Update the morris image?
Replies: 21
Views: 3444

Re: Update the morris image?

lambrettalad wrote:love it where to get one ,please :D
Not sure about you lambrettalad but I think the 11/13 size is gonna be a little snug on me!
by welshrat
Thu Aug 08, 2013 9:30 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch & Gearbox replacement project - nearly done
Replies: 49
Views: 11389

Re: Clutch & Gearbox replacement project

A spot of grease in each hole before fitting new screws will make life easier for the next time you need to do all that. Also give the chassis legs a good helping of waxoil type stuff before sealing them up. Or leave the 'soil' in there and grow a few spuds, although its a bit late in the season now!
by welshrat
Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:55 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch & Gearbox replacement project - nearly done
Replies: 49
Views: 11389

Re: Clutch & Gearbox replacement project

All getting rather expensive, if the cost is not a problem replace the lot, however, a chap I know by the name of Mr Tight Bar-Steward would just replace the bushes and apply plenty of grease and see how it works. If not the desired outcome new bits can be fitted with minimum fuss at a later date. S...
by welshrat
Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One Word
Replies: 30
Views: 5850

Re: One Word

Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch or even supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.
by welshrat
Mon Jul 29, 2013 11:58 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch & Gearbox replacement project - nearly done
Replies: 49
Views: 11389

Re: Clutch & Gearbox replacement project

I may well be wrong yet again but I think that the last time I swapped a box and clutch I did not do any of the under bonnet work. Just supported the engine, gearbox relalated stuff removed and dropped, new clutch fitted and box back on. It was hard work but cannot recall fetling with the exhaust, d...
by welshrat
Thu Jul 25, 2013 9:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Update the morris image?
Replies: 21
Views: 3444

Re: Update the morris image?

Cool and practical!
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by welshrat
Fri Jul 05, 2013 11:59 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Another part to ID
Replies: 13
Views: 2291

Re: Another part to ID

Once again the Yoda on this site is correct, "powerful you have become, the dark side I sense in you" follow his link if you dare.
by welshrat
Fri Jul 05, 2013 11:38 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch & Gearbox replacement project - nearly done
Replies: 49
Views: 11389

Re: Clutch & Gearbox replacement project

I guess the best way to find out is to fit it and see. I'd recommend moving the engine forward a few inches to make refitting easier. Good luck, Tom How does this help Tom? I have swapped a few boxes and clutches over the years by just removing the prop, dropping the box, then fitting the new bits ...
by welshrat
Fri Jul 05, 2013 11:16 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Another part to ID
Replies: 13
Views: 2291

Re: Another part to ID

Very pleased that its a retired bath towel as was just about to call in the CSI boys, I have been fetling with minors for thirty years and that is not something I recognise, however I could be wrong.
by welshrat
Fri Jul 05, 2013 10:59 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Another part to ID
Replies: 13
Views: 2291

Re: Another part to ID

MarkyB wrote:No sign of rust so probably a gearbox part anyway.
Interesting tape measure you have there, mine are all inches one side and Metric the other.
Looks like a red herring to me, also an interesting surface the bullet type chap is sitting on, what might that be?
by welshrat
Fri Jul 05, 2013 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: pictures of genuine convertible strengthening plates
Replies: 6
Views: 1711

Re: pictures of genuine convertible strengthening plates

You will need to 'copy this pic as' open with an ap that allows you to zoom in and then put on your sun glasses on as the ford sunburst red from the 80's may damage your eyes! May be of help, this is a genuine 61 ragtop.[frame]Image[/frame]
by welshrat
Mon Jul 01, 2013 11:31 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearboxes?
Replies: 14
Views: 1927

Re: Gearboxes?

Sorry about the last post, almost in Wenglish. I have been searching for the 1275 box for several years and you cannot depend upon one having a reversing switch although it is a very good sign. Pretty sure that the early boxes were not fitted with the switch, input shaft is the one to check, 22G171 ...
by welshrat
Mon Jul 01, 2013 11:19 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearboxes?
Replies: 14
Views: 1927

Re: Gearboxes?

mike.perry wrote:The 1275 box should also have a reversing light switch
I thought that it was just the later 1275 boxes had the reverse switches.