Morris Minor Owners Club

I am mainly around Lichfield, but I work in Birminham. That said, I am keen to find anyone I can trust with my precious, so I dont mind traveling. There are a few jobs mounting up now that need attention. I normally do my own mechanics & electrics, but leave the bodywork to folks who can weld wi...

Hi, I noticed the other day that my driver’s seat as a lot more 'adjustment' in it than it should because the rear floor pan has gone! The welder I used to trust with my Morris has recently retired (very inconsiderate!), so I need another. Can anyone suggest anyone with the knowhow and tools to sort...

Hi, I am new to working on Travellers, and am looking for a bit of advice. The majority of the wood on my moggie is in reasonable condition. With a bit of care I think it will last a while. At least until funds/time allow more work! However the door post on the nearside is very badly rotten. I have ...

Good stuff! Thanks guys. I will keep it as standard as I can, and see if I get lucky.... 80mph - gosh....

Tho mine did used to read 60 90 60 90 60 90 60 90, and if you blink at the right times its quite impressive..... But that was fixed when I changed the speedo cable.

Thanks again,

Chris.

Thanks for all the replies. I like the idea of keeping the 1098 manifold/carb and exhaust for now. Providing I can get it to run okay, I could always upgrade these bit by bit (in the warmer weather!) Anyone know what problems I will encounter getting this to run smoothly? I will get the old flywheel...

Hi, Im now the proud new owner of a Marina 1275 engine. This is to replace my 1098 whose block developed a crack. I dont want to replace the engine for performance reasons, I have a twin cam project for that! I only want to modify this one within these limits: 1. Keep the cost to a minimum 2. Get ri...

My first minor had a great heater. When the car was fully warmed up, it was unconfortable to put a hand for long in the air stream from the heater output. My second minor was very poor, and the air was just warm. I eventualy nailed the problem to the thermostat. Once replaced it, was as hot as my fi...

I remember hearing once that a Midget clutch can be fitted to a moggie, and if this is done it gives a very short pedal travel. Not good. Maybe this has been done. I had a clutch on mine that had leaf type springs, and when I replaced it for one with proper springs I got a more reasonable pedal trav...

Best add some window 'lip seal' to keep them dry if you do put them in the doors.

Glad you solved it. Incase anyone else reads this looking for a solution, here is another option. A few years ago I was too lazy to fit a new master cylinder myself. When I collected the car the mechanic had a big smile on his face, saying that he had got a fantastic brake pedal. He had adjusted it ...

Hi all, I have my engine completely stripped down, and am fitting new piston rings, bearings, chain etc. While I can get to all the parts, I thought I would take a look at fixing the rear crank oil seal. Since for some time I have had the typical dripping bell-housing split pin. The plate that is su...

Hi all, Around 30,000 miles ago I did a reconditioning job on my standard 1089 engine. Crank was reground, bored out +20 oversize, new pistons, and a full set of new bearings, gaskets and stuff. I recently did something bad. It had an overheating problem, and late one night it started over heating. ...

Ahh ok - I wont bid on the one on Ebay then!

Thanks chaps (or chapesses)

Hi all,

Can anyone in the know tell me what's involved in replacing a 1098 with a A+ 1275? For example are all the 1098 ancillaries compatible with the 1275... distributor, carb etc.


Cheers,

Chris.

Hi, Can anyone suggest the best option for the exhaust for a Fiat Twin Cam? It's a 2000cc. I have the down pipe as supplied by AWC Morris Minors with the engine. I am interested in a close match from a stock exhaust system for the low profile box sections and the curve to get over the back axle. Che...

just call me sparkie

The usual fix for doors is to cut off the lower outer part, and weld in repair panel. Not easy. I have been looking on ebay for ages for a set of 4 doors, but they are rare.

If you do the above, set the meter on the highest setting first, and work your way down. (That reminds me I need a new fuse for my meter....)

True. I once had a shock when I was holding screwdriver. Completely involuntarily the muscles in my arm contracted and the screwdriver landed some distance behind me. Luckily no one was hurt, and nothing was damaged. I felt a prat tho....

I got some for free when I asked to buy some at my local alternator repair shop [/quote]