Morris Minor Owners Club

Thanks.

That's what I wanted to know.

Strange it's not in the book.

John B

Can someone tell me what the amperage should be for the fuse which protects the wipers and heater (also the retrospectively fitted indicators) on a 1957 saloon. This information is not given in the workshop manual and handbook which I have and I cannot find any reference to this in previous threads....

Thanks for your helpful reply.
Meanwhile, I have borrowed a wheel with 145 tyre fitted and it goes beautifully in the speare whee cradle of the van.
So, as a result of your comments, plus a physical test, I have just ordered a 145 tyre, knowing that it will be OK.
John B

I have a newly-acquired van. It has eight van wheels with 165 tyres, (4 snow tyres).but they are too wide to fit in the spare wheel cradle. I have bought a s/h car wheel and ordered a 155 tyre, but this is also too wide for the cradle. I have located a 145 tyre, but am reluctant to order it, as is t...

mis-type in my message just posted.
Should read "most of this stuff would not have been relevant when the vehicle was made".
John Barley

I am planning to import a Morris Minor van from Austria into the UK. I have obtained a pack of forms from the DVLA and have also had a chat with a very helpful chap at the DVLA. It has been confirmed that, as the vehicle is over 10 years old, Type Approval is not necessary. However, the DVLA form V5...

No, not yet.
I am awaiting a reply from Vienna, where it is, to several questions.
I did see the van about three three months ago, but the discussions seem to be very protracted.
I will let you know the outcome, but don't expect this to be too soon.
Regards

Just to say thanks to all who responded on this topic.
It was really helpful.

Many thanks. That's most helpful.
I think that, if I get this van, which is under negotiation, I will need pay someone to do the conversion.
Any recommendations, anyone?

Does anyone have experience of converting from LHD to RHD or can recommend someone who can do it?