Morris Minor Owners Club

Thanks. As you've probably guessed this is the first time I've commented on this site and although my main interest is in the side valve engined models I feel that information shared is information gained

As a PS to my reply. I am listed as a "Newby" but have been a MMOC member for some time

Fair comment re the later Minors and I accept the "slap on the wrist". I thought perhaps my comments on using paraffin would be of help. It certainly works in my car and cars of earlier vintage. It has also been adopted by many knowledgeable classic car owners to great effect

I run a 1936 Morris 8 and when I first had it it was fitted with the original engine which suffered vapour lock, the engine would stop particularly in traffic and be a pig to re-start. Last year I replaced the engine with a later 1948 Morris series E engine (both side valve)and suffered the same pro...