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by David W.
Fri Sep 20, 2013 2:30 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Am I being thick ?
Replies: 29
Views: 8676

Re: Am I being thick ?

With power to the coil, you can check the coil by connecting the other coil Low Tension lead intermittently to ground. If the coil is good,you will get a spark between the coil High Tension lead and ground when set up like an earlier test. If the coil is good, then the problem lies downstream. Look ...
by David W.
Fri Sep 20, 2013 1:56 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Speedometer issue!
Replies: 12
Views: 2410

Re: Speedometer issue!

You could count actual tpm for your car if you have enough speedo cable left.
Lay out a course of 52 ft. 9.5 inches, that's 1/100 of a mile. count your turns over that course and multiply by 100.

This will help, too.
http://home.comcast.net/~rhodes/speedo.pdf
by David W.
Fri Aug 30, 2013 3:06 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Traveller Rear Door Checks
Replies: 2
Views: 960

Re: Traveller Rear Door Checks

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by David W.
Fri Aug 30, 2013 2:55 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Traveller Rear Door Checks
Replies: 2
Views: 960

Traveller Rear Door Checks

I was trying to load a bulky item into the back of the Traveller. There were two of us handling it. We could not get both of us and the item between the doors when they were opened to their max 90 degree position. This is my solution for the next time.[frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=13778...
by David W.
Fri Aug 30, 2013 2:48 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: rear van doors
Replies: 15
Views: 4052

Re: rear van doors

If the Traveller uses the same hinges, this is what I came up with when sorting my Traveller hinges. The hinge bodies had numbers cast into them, 17, 19, 21, 23, 18-20, and 22-24. I got a good fit with this placement: Top Left; 19 & 18-20 Top Right; 17 & 18-20 Lower Left; 23 & 22-24 Lowe...
by David W.
Sun Aug 25, 2013 4:01 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Strange banging/clanking sound. Help ?
Replies: 14
Views: 2992

Re: Strange banging/clanking sound. Help ?

I found no internal signs. I concluded that it was the exhaust banging against the bulkhead about a foot downstream from the manifold.
by David W.
Fri Aug 16, 2013 2:49 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Bushes and stuff
Replies: 66
Views: 10565

Re: Bushes and stuff

1/4 inch per hole in the rear bracket. Don't forget the washer between the torsion bar lever and the bracket.
by David W.
Tue Jul 30, 2013 8:18 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Bushes and stuff
Replies: 66
Views: 10565

Re: Bushes and stuff

Look at section K in the maint manual. I found the dimensions given in figure K3 to be my best guide. Get dimension C to 14.3 cm with the wheel off the ground and you will be there.
by David W.
Wed Jul 17, 2013 2:56 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: What new parts for a gearbox change...
Replies: 7
Views: 1636

Re: What new parts for a gearbox change...

2 litres of fresh oil. Straight 30 wt non-detergent.
by David W.
Fri Jul 12, 2013 3:38 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: front wheel tracking gauges
Replies: 6
Views: 1596

Re: front wheel tracking gauges

Do you set 90° at the front cross bar(pict 1) then measure (pict 3)?
by David W.
Fri Jul 12, 2013 1:43 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: front wheel tracking gauges
Replies: 6
Views: 1596

Re: front wheel tracking gauges

Can I borrow them?
by David W.
Thu Jul 11, 2013 11:36 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: My first Ribcase
Replies: 43
Views: 9756

Re: My first Ribcase

That might have saved me at least three disassemblies in the past week alone.
by David W.
Thu Jul 11, 2013 12:17 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: My first Ribcase
Replies: 43
Views: 9756

Re: My first Ribcase

I understand now. I thought you were implying that the locating studs for the back plate might not align. The plate came off the engine, so it will go back on. The plate fits snugly on the bell housing, so that will be OK. BUT The protruding input shaft may interfere. Now I understand. Everything wi...
by David W.
Thu Jul 11, 2013 1:16 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Bushes and stuff
Replies: 66
Views: 10565

Re: Bushes and stuff

Not difficult, but it quickly ceases to be fun. Get a set of poly bushings and a spray can of liquid wrench to loosen things. Look carefully at the front eyebolts. If the bushings are bad, you may have some excess wear there. When you get to the rear springs, don't forget the pads where the springs ...
by David W.
Wed Jul 10, 2013 10:23 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: My first Ribcase
Replies: 43
Views: 9756

Re: My first Ribcase

I've fitted the plate to the bell housing, and it's a nice fit.
On the smooth cases, the input shaft is flush with the edge of the bell housing. When I saw the shaft protruding that little bit, I thought, Crikey, what next.
by David W.
Wed Jul 10, 2013 1:31 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: My first Ribcase
Replies: 43
Views: 9756

Re: My first Ribcase

Part number of the backplate.[frame]Image[/frame]
by David W.
Wed Jul 10, 2013 1:22 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: My first Ribcase
Replies: 43
Views: 9756

Re: My first Ribcase

Those shims go on the outer race, between the bearing and the front cover and rear tailpiece. They serve to keep the bearing in place.
by David W.
Wed Jul 10, 2013 1:14 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: My first Ribcase
Replies: 43
Views: 9756

Re: My first Ribcase

This whole journey started with engine noises. I decided to upgrade the gearbox since everything was out of the car anyway. I'm waiting for engine parts to start that reassembly. I've noticed that the input shaft is about 5/32 longer on the ribcase as compared to smoothcase. The backplate of the 948...
by David W.
Wed Jul 10, 2013 1:24 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: My first Ribcase
Replies: 43
Views: 9756

Re: My first Ribcase

I ordered my bearings from ESM: 1 x 1st Motion Shaft Bearing (2A3245) (10G141) = £9.95 1 x 3rd Motion Shaft Bearing (22A465) (10G184) = £12.50 The 10G numbers are what is shown in the Morris Minor parts manual, pages 92/93. They both measure the same in all aspects, but one comes with the shim and s...
by David W.
Tue Jul 09, 2013 9:28 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: My first Ribcase
Replies: 43
Views: 9756

Re: My first Ribcase

He's not using a hammer, it's an "INERTIAL MODULATOR."