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by morris minor man
Wed Jul 03, 2013 12:21 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Waterless Coolant
Replies: 14
Views: 4471

Re: Waterless Coolant

it is you are right it is very expensive stuff it was on tv a few months a go....so iv only seen it advertised and I know no one that has used it...or sell it???
by morris minor man
Wed Jul 03, 2013 12:03 am
Forum: Other
Topic: WINDSCREEN METAL INSERT
Replies: 10
Views: 4613

Re: WINDSCREEN METAL INSERT

hi my morris minor is a 61..it has the metal insert in the front rubber...I took the old screen/rubber out..and bought a realy good windscreen..so I had new rubber,screen,and sealer..i cleaned the area doing any repairs so that it would be a easy fix..to putting it back...so I started at 11 oclock o...
by morris minor man
Wed May 01, 2013 8:32 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: top of the door seals/weather strip
Replies: 6
Views: 3942

Re: top of the door seals/weather strip

i think they also call them them the felt door trim.which stops water comming in and the glass from rattling.....lol...
by morris minor man
Wed May 01, 2013 8:25 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: top of the door seals/weather strip
Replies: 6
Views: 3942

top of the door seals/weather strip

hi does any one know how to replace the weather strips on morris minor doors.its the 2 strips between the glass...does it need a door strip down...iv looked in the manual but can not find it ...thank you
by morris minor man
Thu Apr 25, 2013 7:34 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: eye bolt replacement rubbers
Replies: 4
Views: 1540

Re: eye bolt replacement rubbers

Don't go anywhere near the brakes - why would you? And no need to knock the rear arm completely off the splines - just backwards enough to clear the 'cup' which is attached to the pin through the eyebolt. Then twist etc as above. May need new pins if the rubbers have worn through. Use polyurethane ...
by morris minor man
Thu Apr 25, 2013 12:09 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: eye bolt replacement rubbers
Replies: 4
Views: 1540

eye bolt replacement rubbers

hi im trying to replace my eye bolt rubbers....iv taken the front arm off now im stuck to what to do next??the eye bolt rubbers are shot..please can you help...i dont know how ..to replace.by taking the torsion bar out...some one must know lol thank you
by morris minor man
Fri Sep 07, 2012 1:09 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: su carb running too rich
Replies: 5
Views: 3773

su carb running too rich

hi i have bought a brand new nos su carb..bought it in the box ..and fitted it to a 1098 morris minor the needle is a an and the jet is a aud 9098 jet..iv set the mixture to 12 flats..and its too rich..from the front of the car im turning it anti clock wise.but its doing nothing..i dont know how man...
by morris minor man
Fri Sep 07, 2012 12:39 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: HI HOW DO YOU CHANGE THE WISHBONE RUBBERS
Replies: 3
Views: 1119

HI HOW DO YOU CHANGE THE WISHBONE RUBBERS

hi please can any one help ..iv been under my 1961 morris minor and the wishbone rubber bushes are falling apart..crumbling.so im wanting to change them..as well as the rest on the front end..can any one help please with information..............
by morris minor man
Thu Jun 23, 2011 12:07 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: run out of adjustment on brakes
Replies: 36
Views: 10093

Re: run out of adjustment on brakes

as for the adjusters..the mot testing center had no answer.as one of them repairs morris minors.the adjusters will only work with shims/with super glue to stop em falling out....
by morris minor man
Wed Jun 22, 2011 11:11 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: run out of adjustment on brakes
Replies: 36
Views: 10093

Re: run out of adjustment on brakes

well i took the car from sheffield to chesterfield to get a mot...a week ago the reading was 48% below minimum.to it was only 14% all round including hand brake so the green lights was on every test.rear,front and hand brake.so a pass.. a 60 mph up and down the by-pass did the trick..lol....must hav...
by morris minor man
Sat Jun 18, 2011 9:33 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: run out of adjustment on brakes
Replies: 36
Views: 10093

Re: run out of adjustment on brakes

i know 7 inch brakes are poor.but they will keep me going..but they will not go to waist..as they are a perfect fit for my austin a35..so in going to look around for some larger back plates..and just swap over to a35.and that will have new drums of the morris..but we was having difficulty with a35 b...
by morris minor man
Fri Jun 17, 2011 7:43 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: run out of adjustment on brakes
Replies: 36
Views: 10093

Re: run out of adjustment on brakes

again thank you as i orded both from and back drums,they arrived this morning and all looked the same 7 inch so i fitted them as they came out of the box...iv changed all the fluid..its great when i can get help thank you lol..i just was too clued up with front/rear drums.i thought they may be diffe...
by morris minor man
Fri Jun 17, 2011 7:07 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: run out of adjustment on brakes
Replies: 36
Views: 10093

Re: run out of adjustment on brakes

iv taken all the brake components and dumped them.iv fitted new whell cylinders..again,new master cylinder,new front back brakes.the only thing that i have kept is the adjusters.so iv started from nearly new.the adjustment was still the same wheels dont lock up when fully adjusted by hand when turni...
by morris minor man
Tue Jun 14, 2011 10:51 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: run out of adjustment on brakes
Replies: 36
Views: 10093

Re: run out of adjustment on brakes

brake pedal is also fine...last year i renewed all the wheel cylinders and master for test.when my helper aplys the brake pedal it locks the wheels.and when he removes is foot of the brake pedal the wheels spin fine but will not lock up to adjust
by morris minor man
Tue Jun 14, 2011 10:31 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: run out of adjustment on brakes
Replies: 36
Views: 10093

Re: run out of adjustment on brakes

yes thir on the right way with the half cirular piece cut out on the cam adjuster..and the engine shop told me the drums are fine..the drums did not need skimming.i took them in for them to look at to see if they was oval.or worn out,i have renewed back brake shoes as oil was on them from axle.front...
by morris minor man
Tue Jun 14, 2011 10:18 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: run out of adjustment on brakes
Replies: 36
Views: 10093

Re: run out of adjustment on brakes

they adjust up fine they only just touch the drums.i took the car for a drive for a mile or so brought it back and tried it agan..so iv bought another set of shoes and their the same
by morris minor man
Tue Jun 14, 2011 9:43 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: run out of adjustment on brakes
Replies: 36
Views: 10093

run out of adjustment on brakes

hi i have replaced all the brakes on the car,which are 7 inch,i have brought brand new shoes.iv fitted them and on the bake adjustment cams they will not lock the drums up.iv taken them to the engine servicing shop that does skimming of brake drums and disks,they said their fine,my brake cam adjuste...
by morris minor man
Wed Feb 02, 2011 1:25 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Diesel Traveller
Replies: 43
Views: 11870

Re: Diesel Traveller

i will ask my mate next time i see him as all his cars have diesel engines in.i know he fits them in morris minors,and old ford consuls,diesel mad.........
by morris minor man
Wed Feb 02, 2011 1:00 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: magical cure
Replies: 17
Views: 3056

Re: magical cure

i know its some time sice i came on here but i bought some amtech engine restore off ebay.as my 1961 morris minor is still as it was bought in 1961 with its 948cc engine.on tick over the green oil light was on.and smoked abit on start up and the engine sounded lumpy..taking off the rocker box filler...
by morris minor man
Sat Nov 06, 2010 10:48 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: trafficators go mental
Replies: 3
Views: 1157

Re: trafficators go mental

thank you you have been a great help now their sorted out....