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by morrismanic
Thu Oct 28, 2004 11:29 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: dolomite or spitfire wheels...?
Replies: 9
Views: 4035

i run an 4.5 pcd on the rear of my minor as i have an a60 axle and a standard minor pcd on the front as i have hillman minx drums on the front i have to carry a special sparre that i have made to suit both onthe rear i use 185.60.15 on the front i use 185.70.13 the handling is great due to the 4bar ...
by morrismanic
Thu Oct 28, 2004 11:19 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Bigger engine
Replies: 11
Views: 3011

the best axle to have is the one the beardsmore brothers have fitted a couple of times is the a60 or the toyota celica in my minor im just welind in an a60 axle thats been modified to 4 bar setup then one day i will put the bigger motor but not the 1850 it came with
by morrismanic
Sun May 16, 2004 12:26 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Marina / Ital engines - Which ones/
Replies: 26
Views: 6291

Ive just bought oa minor and the bloke i bought it off said it done low tens to late nines with a cossy lump now its got a 1850 b series lump it goes a treat with the 4 bar suspension took it down the road the other day after oil change and cleaning the points after five yrs it lost an audi 18t then...
by morrismanic
Mon Apr 12, 2004 8:18 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: series mm/11 2 speed wiper
Replies: 12
Views: 2274

If i remember in the owen burton section you can use any two speed wiper motor from anther BMC vehicle but there is a mod to the gear system to give the correct sweep on the two speed motor please dont ask me what it is as i no longer have the owen burton manual ive been trying to get a new copy but...
by morrismanic
Fri Mar 19, 2004 9:23 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: How do I fix the solenoid?
Replies: 18
Views: 6205

I am thinking that you are talking about the flasher unit small silver can under the fuse box you can pick up a new one from a car shop like halfords
by morrismanic
Wed Mar 10, 2004 8:50 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: wheel problem
Replies: 30
Views: 10273

hello all the answer to all wheel problems for the purist on page 36 of the march/april 04 Minor Matters. Minor Developments are selling 5jx14 steel wheels simalar to the late Van wheels bolt straight on and use minor hub caps
by morrismanic
Fri Mar 05, 2004 8:35 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: wheel studs
Replies: 3
Views: 1464

You dont say front or rear studs need replacing for the rear you need to remove the drum and half shaft then knock off the locking tabs and remove the hub assembely use a copper hammer and remove the old stud then replace. fror the front you need to remove the drum and hub assembley and remove the s...
by morrismanic
Tue Mar 02, 2004 6:48 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: problem Alternator
Replies: 13
Views: 5099

NO thats ok iwas due a day time visit to london soon as ive seen a few Moggys that look not in use that often so iwas going to see if there owners would part with them Blackheath isnt one of the areas i get to very often
by morrismanic
Mon Mar 01, 2004 10:24 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Where can I get Alternator brushes
Replies: 5
Views: 2319

have you tried you local lucas stockist in my area we have a main lucas depot if you get on well with the staff they will give you a new set of brushes
by morrismanic
Mon Mar 01, 2004 10:18 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: problem Alternator
Replies: 13
Views: 5099

yes just got to get the rear suspension done and interior then there another Minor on the road in daily use in gloucestershire. Wille which part of se london are you in im a courier and go into london every night after 2am
by morrismanic
Mon Mar 01, 2004 9:46 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: problem Alternator
Replies: 13
Views: 5099

wille when i wire it your way i had no dash lights so i join the cables together as in the Article and low and beholed everything worked a treat thank you for all your help Morris manic (SCOTT)
by morrismanic
Sun Feb 29, 2004 8:45 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: problem Alternator
Replies: 13
Views: 5099

wille do you run an alternator on your car. I had a lcv 6 yrs ago and put all the mod im doing know on to that but never had all thiis trouble
by morrismanic
Sun Feb 29, 2004 8:41 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: problem Alternator
Replies: 13
Views: 5099

In the article that i read it say take the thin wire from term F and conect to the thin wire on term D then connect all the other wires from A1, A, and D together when i did it this way when i turn the head lights on the car cuts out
by morrismanic
Sun Feb 29, 2004 8:32 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: problem Alternator
Replies: 13
Views: 5099

no theres two on my car
by morrismanic
Sun Feb 29, 2004 8:15 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: problem Alternator
Replies: 13
Views: 5099

yes thanks willie but what do you do with the black wires from terminal E it says in the article these are not used but some one later told me to put them to earth
by morrismanic
Sun Feb 29, 2004 7:32 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: problem Alternator
Replies: 13
Views: 5099

problem Alternator

I have just fitted an alternator to my 67 2 door minor im having problems with the wiring i have followed an article i found in a mag converting from dynamo to alternator and when i turn the lights on the engine dies also when i also found that the alternator was discharing rather than charging the ...
by morrismanic
Sun Feb 22, 2004 8:37 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: bypass pipe
Replies: 2
Views: 1209

bypass pipe

Could someone help Ive just taken the head off my 1098 minor and found the water pump bypass pipe has corrodied the one on the water pump is in the same condition but ill replace that im more concerned about my head is there a way to get around the or wiil i have to bodge it
by morrismanic
Tue Feb 17, 2004 8:01 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: wheel problem
Replies: 30
Views: 10273

thanks wille i know the PCD is 4" but i was un sure whether to use spacers or if they bolted straght on
by morrismanic
Tue Feb 17, 2004 6:48 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: wheel problem
Replies: 30
Views: 10273

Could someone tell me if MG midget rostyle fit directly to the morris
by morrismanic
Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:13 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: fitting midget disc brake
Replies: 5
Views: 1808

is there any thing i need to look out for. Can i keep the Minor wheels