Morris Minor Owners Club

Ok guys,a lot of info there. First off timing seems good as per road testing..single blade,hmmm sounds interesting but does that mean different water pump pulley? New thermostat but does not open until 100 is reached them immediately goes down to 80 but then creeps back up until boiling over.Heater ...

Ah thanks mate,done that’ a few times and seems pretty clear.Its been an ongoing problem for a while now. Don’t know what else to try.

Hi all,is it correct that the fan blades are two different types? Speaking to a long term MM owner he seems to think the blades were not a ‘matched’ pair.If this is so,anyone got a pair they don’t need for sale? Still having overheating problems on my ‘52 with original engine.
Thank,John.

Hi all,now retired and with a bit of time on my hands I have decide to spend a bit more time in the garage and tidy up old Maggie May,my ‘52 MM.Looking for front door cards,green.Mine are odd cards and really need replacing.Any help greatly appreciated.
Thanks,John.

Cheers guys,very helpful.

Thanks Alan,I remember you had fitted an electric fan.Is it fitted to a temp sensor too?

Hi all,just been searching for posts re electric radiator fan but cannot find very detailed information.Can anyone detail which fan from what car etc? I still have the sidevalve engine fitted with the large radiator.Its for’52 MM.
Thanks all,Johnno.

Yes,i think it would be a labour of love,as the saying goes.
I wonder how many sidevalves are actually left on the road today.I only drive mine very rarely now,its not really up to modern traffic standards!

As I feared,Rob.
Thanks for that,,,,,,I think.

Hi all,anyone have a good useable water pump they no longer want?
Its for my `52 918 sidevalve.
Thanks,John.

Hi guys,My MM is running rich.Pulled it apart and can see no significant wear(H1 SU).Standard needle,no wear marks.Choke is returning as it should.
Any ideas?

Hi all,are door cards available or has anyone got a set for a `52? Would prefer a used set to match the unrestored condition of my car.
Thanks,John.

Cheers guys and thanks.

Yes! Forgot all about them,I will have a look to see if they are still going.

OK,thanks mate.

What should a side valve temperature running normal be? Mine seems to be all over the place!

Looks like I need an engine rebuild.Best place to get the crank reground?,,,,,thanks in advance,John.

Ha ha,already have that.Been running with this rad for a few years now but has just developed several leaks.No doubt due to my overheating problems of late.Thanks mate.

Ha ha,already have that.Been running with this rad for a few years now but has just developed several leaks.No doubt due to my overheating problems of late.Thanks mate.

Thanks Bob,that’s very a comprehensive reply.I will look them up and pay a visit to see what they say.I’ll keep the forum informed as to what happens in case any one else need rad repairs.