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by brixtonmorris
Sat Jan 17, 2026 9:30 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Front Wings + centre panel?
Replies: 8
Views: 84457

Re: Front Wings + centre panel?

To remove the hockey stick, I like to remove the headlamp bowl,( if it will come off easily).
It allows great access to the nuts, especially the top one.
Much easier than working from the underneath of the wing.
by brixtonmorris
Sat Jan 17, 2026 7:20 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Brakes / bleeding / faults and master cylinder replacement
Replies: 23
Views: 368427

Re: Brakes / bleeding / faults and master cylinder replacement

And of course, the set is probably for sale, used on one of those auction sites for much less than the retail price.
by brixtonmorris
Sat Jan 17, 2026 7:16 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Brakes / bleeding / faults and master cylinder replacement
Replies: 23
Views: 368427

Re: Brakes / bleeding / faults and master cylinder replacement

Hello Les. I am not sure how people have managed to bend the torsion bar out of the way. When I use the spreader it takes a lot of force from the pump to move the bar clear. The spreader fits perfectly between the 2 gear box cover screws on the floor pan and fits between the master cylinder bolts fo...
by brixtonmorris
Sat Jan 17, 2026 12:48 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Brakes / bleeding / faults and master cylinder replacement
Replies: 23
Views: 368427

Re: Brakes / bleeding / faults and master cylinder replacement

This right Stephen. The nuts do make contact with the torsion bar, if they are fitted the wrong way around. The bolt heads have a reduced thickness to clear the torsion bar.
by brixtonmorris
Sat Jan 17, 2026 3:05 am
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Brakes / bleeding / faults and master cylinder replacement
Replies: 23
Views: 368427

Re: Brakes / bleeding / faults and master cylinder replacement

Just the best way of doing the job geoberni, without taking the torsion bar off.
I am sure they can be hired or borroed.
by brixtonmorris
Sun Jan 11, 2026 11:55 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Bangers & Cash
Replies: 7
Views: 97004

Re: Bangers & Cash

I do like the original wheeler dealers with Ed China.
by brixtonmorris
Sun Jan 11, 2026 11:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tappet chest gasket replacement
Replies: 14
Views: 8740

Re: Tappet chest gasket replacement

Regarding Andmurph's photo of the excessive oil from the rear of the engine. Oftern this is caused by worn engine main bearings. When the bearing is worn it allows excessive oil to flow between the crank and the big end bearing. Shown by oil on the back plate and from the split pin in the gearbox ho...
by brixtonmorris
Fri Jan 09, 2026 1:47 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Bangers & Cash
Replies: 7
Views: 97004

Re: Bangers & Cash

I just watch Columbo. I have seen the nonsense. I have time for shed and buried. Bangers and cash is about auction sales. But wheelers dealers. They had a traveller found in a barn, nonsense.and it all seamed so easy to restore the traveller. Apart from talking about the hard work and labour hours, ...
by brixtonmorris
Mon Jan 05, 2026 12:00 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Indicator warning lamp
Replies: 5
Views: 89714

Re: Indicator warning lamp

Thanks for all of your help. It is probably the flasher unit. It still flashes when operated. It's been fitted for many years. The reason I ask this question is that my engine will back fire and I can't drive it when I accelerate. It is perfect on tick over. I have changed the usual suspects. dash p...
by brixtonmorris
Sun Jan 04, 2026 11:46 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Cylinder head nuts.
Replies: 6
Views: 87471

Re: Cylinder head nuts.

I do agree with the angle grinder.
I often use it to cut stuck nuts off.

On head nuts It would be a good idea to somehow cover the top of the head.

A bigger problem on the nuts under the rocker cover.
by brixtonmorris
Sun Jan 04, 2026 11:38 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Cylinder head nuts.
Replies: 6
Views: 87471

Re: Cylinder head nuts.

Wow Oliver! 1 Oxy? who has that at home? also it may melt the nut and the stud. 2 drilling. good luck with that. Better get a good supply of drills in. 3 nut spitter. may be ok but will it fit? 4 cold chisel. So we are going to hammer the cast iron cylinder head along with the nut with a club hammer...
by brixtonmorris
Sun Jan 04, 2026 5:49 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Indicator warning lamp
Replies: 5
Views: 89714

Indicator warning lamp

Why is my indicator warning lamp on the end of the stork always on?
The stark is in the off position, but the lamp is always on.
It does not flash.
by brixtonmorris
Sat Jan 03, 2026 3:33 am
Forum: Young Members
Topic: Insurance (17 Year Old)
Replies: 17
Views: 410808

Re: Insurance (17 Year Old)

I would like to add. when he was learning under L plates, we could get insurance. I suppose it is because he is driving on his own. so how much damage is a minor going to cause in a crash. Is it medical damage?
by brixtonmorris
Sat Jan 03, 2026 3:14 am
Forum: Young Members
Topic: Insurance (17 Year Old)
Replies: 17
Views: 410808

Re: Insurance (17 Year Old)

I have just called my insurance company today. they said I can't add my 19 year old son as a named driver as it is classic car insurance, they need to be 25.
by brixtonmorris
Sat Jan 03, 2026 2:58 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: welding petrol tank
Replies: 38
Views: 173348

Re: welding petrol tank

Ever heard of a locking petrol cap.

Love talking to you Steven.

You have a porcelain green morris like I do.
by brixtonmorris
Wed Dec 31, 2025 3:16 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Gunson colour tune
Replies: 12
Views: 89260

Re: Gunson colour tune

Its great
I have used it for 40 years and on hundreds of minors.
by brixtonmorris
Wed Dec 31, 2025 3:01 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Stiff Passenger Door Hinge
Replies: 7
Views: 91467

Re: Stiff Passenger Door Hinge

I like plus gas.
by brixtonmorris
Wed Dec 31, 2025 2:58 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Door window bottom channels
Replies: 6
Views: 88966

Re: Door window bottom channels

I have quite a few front door glass with the rail sill attached if anyone is intrested.
by brixtonmorris
Wed Dec 31, 2025 2:46 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: welding petrol tank
Replies: 38
Views: 173348

Re: welding petrol tank

Maybe it is true Stephen that the original that were better quality, but your tank has past its sell by date.
It's no longer as good as the original.
by brixtonmorris
Wed Dec 31, 2025 2:35 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: welding petrol tank
Replies: 38
Views: 173348

Re: welding petrol tank

It's all just nonsense. As much is I like originality, its a fuel tank. If the tank has rust holes it means that the whole tank is rusty. The metal thickness is reduced across the tank on the lower part. I have also seen rust holes on the on the seam where the top half and lower meet. A quote from s...