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- Wed Jan 03, 2024 6:21 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Fitting a 3.9 diff to a 1969 2-door Minor
- Replies: 4
- Views: 17172
Re: Fitting a 3.9 diff to a 1969 2-door Minor
Renewing the seal sounds easier with this method of keeping the diff in its carrier on the axle, using the road wheel. I did the suggested spring balance and string method and after crushing the first spacer by sailing past 140ft/lbs in an instant. My advice would be to buy some spare crushable spac...
- Tue Dec 26, 2023 9:43 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Tweaking 1275 post rebuild
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3199
Re: Tweaking 1275 post rebuild
Thanks for recommending the HIF44 and starting point BDL needle for starting to set up. Can you shed a bit of light on the other wonderings?
- Tue Dec 26, 2023 4:00 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Tweaking 1275 post rebuild
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3199
Tweaking 1275 post rebuild
Hi, Happy Xmas to all. I've had the joy of doing some longer "running in" journeys and it's raised a few questions. The engine is a rebuilt 1275 with 266 camshaft, Minispares Stage 3 head, maniflow inlet and lcb exhaust, with K and N filter. It's currently on a HIF38 carb with AAA needle. ...
- Sun Dec 17, 2023 10:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: mini heater and heated rear window
- Replies: 8
- Views: 29671
Re: mini heater and heated rear window
Welcome to the forum. I have fitted a heated rear window which is excellent. This was one with the heater wires in the glass not a self adhesive one - if they're still available. The screen fitting I found really challenging on my own and in the end went to a auto glass firm in Bath who took it on a...
- Sat Dec 16, 2023 7:25 pm
- Forum: Parts for sale
- Topic: 1098 Engine for sale.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 44470
1098 Engine for sale.
Having upgraded my engine to 1275 I have the old 1098 engine for sale. Comprising block, 12g202 cylinder head, rockers, push rods etc. Flywheel, water pump, timing gear etc. It's a great engine in relation to excellent oil pressure, 40 at hot tickover, 60 when running. The down side is that it's com...
- Sat Dec 16, 2023 7:24 pm
- Forum: Parts for sale
- Topic: 1098 Engine for sale.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 44652
1098 Engine for sale.
Having upgraded my engine to 1275 I have the old 1098 engine for sale. Comprising block, 12g202 cylinder head, rockers, push rods etc. Flywheel, water pump, timing gear etc. It's a great engine in relation to excellent oil pressure, 40 at hot tickover, 60 when running. The down side is that it's com...
- Sat Dec 16, 2023 7:12 pm
- Forum: Parts for sale
- Topic: 12G940 Cylinder Head for sale
- Replies: 0
- Views: 44470
12G940 Cylinder Head for sale
IMG_20231216_152911.jpg IMG_20231216_152930.jpg IMG_20231215_102350.jpg Selling above head in good condition. 9 stud. Valves, 33mm, 29mm. Single valve springs, heater take off, bypass hose stub in good condition. Never skimmed, original deck height. Only available as I replaced it with a Mini spare...
- Sat Dec 16, 2023 7:11 pm
- Forum: Parts for sale
- Topic: 12G940 Cylinder Head for sale
- Replies: 0
- Views: 44393
12G940 Cylinder Head for sale
IMG_20231216_152911.jpg IMG_20231216_152930.jpg IMG_20231215_102350.jpg Selling above head in good condition. 9 stud. Valves, 33mm, 29mm. Single valve springs, heater take off, bypass hose stub in good condition. Never skimmed, original deck height. Only available as I replaced it with a Mini spare...
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 10:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remote Oil Filter Location
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6069
Re: Remote Oil Filter Location
Thank you for the fascinating posts above. I've learned loads - from historical and technical perspectives. The only way I can build on what I've learned is to say that I do have an oil temp gauge fitted and look forward to seeing what it shows as well as making sure the thermostat on oil cooler cir...
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 4:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remote Oil Filter Location
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6069
Re: Remote Oil Filter Location
Hi, the engine is a 1275 A+ first rebore - Ital - thin flange. Minisport stage 3 head, 266 cam, Maniflow inlet and Exhaust. HIF 38/K and N filter, Vernier duplex. With an updated clutch and Midget gearbox and 3.9 diff. Currently running in. Complete with upgraded braking, servo/ discs, Wolseley rear...
- Tue Oct 17, 2023 11:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remote Oil Filter Location
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6069
Re: Remote Oil Filter Location
Hi, if I was starting from scratch I wouldn't bother at all. If I was still enthusiastic I'd follow Phil's example.
As I've been building this I am where I am and it's a hobby.
As I've been building this I am where I am and it's a hobby.
- Tue Oct 17, 2023 7:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remote Oil Filter Location
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6069
Re: Remote Oil Filter Location
Thanks Phil for the assurance that as a pressurised system I can fit the remote filter above the engine as in the repurposed battery compartment. So far as filter location is concerned I have it located below the radiator and have modified the front panel by removing a segment of it so front of cool...
- Tue Oct 17, 2023 2:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Remote Oil Filter Location
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6069
Remote Oil Filter Location
I'm planning to locate the remote oil filter assembly together with associated oil thermostat in space vacated by battery. ( see separate post). Oil cooler radiator positioned in and below front panel) Is there any technical reason why the filter assembly shouldn't be above the engine in the positio...
- Fri Oct 13, 2023 7:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Best cover for Morris Minor Convertible
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1248
Re: Best cover for Morris Minor Convertible
Hi During last two years my moggie has lived outside. I went for the best moderate priced cover I could. It was tailored for moggie, has a non abrasive lining, was breathable and had a smart grey external cover. It also had adjustable straps below. Although I've got no direct comparison I would say ...
- Fri Oct 13, 2023 4:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Relocating Battery
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6986
Re: Relocating Battery
Thanks for the contributions. In answer to the last point the changes are really just to neaten up installation of brake and clutch fluid reservoirs, wash bottle, remote oil filter and thermostat for oil filter which is located at front of radiator having modified front panel and inner rad panel to ...
- Fri Oct 13, 2023 3:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Relocating Battery
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6986
Re: Relocating Battery
Thank you all for your replies. I'd like to do this, using 50mm2 or 70mm2 cable, venting the battery as suggested. I'm having difficulty locating a suitable fused earth cable ( it's -ve earth wired.) Given it's a safety critical item I'd prefer to buy new. What amperage fuse should it have? It's a s...
- Wed Oct 11, 2023 2:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Relocating Battery
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6986
Relocating Battery
I'm wondering about relocating the battery to the boot in order to create space for a remote oil filter and thermostat as well as brake and clutch fluid reservoirs and windscreen washer reservoir. The engine is originally a 1275 A+ with filter above starter motor and space is limited - servo positio...
- Sat Jan 21, 2023 10:49 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 1275 clutch release bearing noise
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1423
Re: 1275 clutch release bearing noise
Sorry to cause confusion. There are two fans side by side on the engine side of the radiator. The radiator is a conventional one. Not aluminium. The fans suck air into the engine bay. So the car can stand still at fast idle with a stable temperature for a long time. The shrouding or fan casings are ...
- Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:17 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 1275 clutch release bearing noise
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1423
Re: 1275 clutch release bearing noise
I fitted two fans, both sucking air into the engine bay with a thermostatic switch and additional electric switch. Between them they create quite a breeze in the engine bay. Last summer's heat prompted me to add the second one. I do wonder to what extent the shrouding etc blocks airflow, however I w...
- Thu Jan 19, 2023 5:20 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 1275 clutch release bearing noise
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1423
Re: 1275 clutch release bearing noise
Thanks Phil, as it has turned out on the second run of the car - it's only just finished after a few years - I realised that the noise did coincide with taking power from the engine and slipping the clutch. However...On checking today in the daylight I found I could provoke the noise by sharp revvin...