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by Alessandro
Sat Feb 18, 2012 11:47 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Standard lucas ignition coil vs lucas sport coil
Replies: 3
Views: 2211

Re: Standard lucas ignition coil vs lucas sport coil

Hi thank you for your reply will be keeping my standard one then
by Alessandro
Sat Feb 18, 2012 11:45 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Fitting speakers without a radio
Replies: 6
Views: 2979

Re: Fitting speakers without a radio

Hi there I fitted a small amp under the front passenger seat so its out of sight out of mind and then just connected my mp3 player up to it there are plenty of second hand amps on ebay if you fit it under the front seat make sure its the right size so it doesn't catch when you put the seat down. If...
by Alessandro
Sat Feb 18, 2012 11:20 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Standard lucas ignition coil vs lucas sport coil
Replies: 3
Views: 2211

Standard lucas ignition coil vs lucas sport coil

Hi there can anybody tell me what the difference between the the standard coils and the sports ones would the sports one make any differance to a standard 1098 running on standard points or is all a load off rubbish because I know lucas isnt the same as it used to be with the quality of the parts.
by Alessandro
Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:20 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: torque wrench settings for rear supension
Replies: 3
Views: 1049

Re: torque wrench settings for rear supension

bmcecosse wrote:They don't call it HBOL (Haynes Book of Lies) for no good reason! These are standard 3/8" threads - so 40 ft lbf will be fine. But to be honest -a good hand pull with a 9/16" AF ring key is what I have used for years and years........

Thank you for your reply
by Alessandro
Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:46 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: torque wrench settings for rear supension
Replies: 3
Views: 1049

torque wrench settings for rear supension

Hi can some please tell me what the torque wrench settings are for the u bolts on the springs and also the shackles please I have looked in the haynes manual and cant find anything what a crap manual.
by Alessandro
Thu Feb 09, 2012 8:41 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Diff from a 948
Replies: 5
Views: 1104

Re: Diff from a 948

Hi I have checked the diff today and it is the 948 one so I have fitted the 1098 back in thanks for eveybodys help
by Alessandro
Wed Feb 08, 2012 6:02 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Diff from a 948
Replies: 5
Views: 1104

Re: Diff from a 948

if you have the diff out of the axle, you should be able to read a code on the outside edge of the crownwheel gear. It will be given as a fraction such as 9/38, which would equate to 9 teeth on the pinion and 38 on the crownwheel. In that case, your ratio is 4.22:1 (standard for a 1098 minor). If i...
by Alessandro
Wed Feb 08, 2012 5:56 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Diff from a 948
Replies: 5
Views: 1104

Diff from a 948

Hi everybody I am currently replacing my rear axle on my 1098 and I have picked up a 948 from a 62 car I will be putting my 1098 diff in the casing I know about filling the axle which is no problem because I can use the breather but what I want to know is what ratio is the 948 diff the only marking...
by Alessandro
Mon Feb 06, 2012 4:33 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Chinese small amp/tuner units
Replies: 8
Views: 1457

Re: Chinese small amp/tuner units

Dont bother ordering one of them amps from China I bought one and it didnt work waste of money It would have cost more to send back there is plenty of good second hand ones on ebay
by Alessandro
Mon Feb 06, 2012 4:29 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Fitting a warning light on rear screen heater
Replies: 13
Views: 2943

Re: Fitting a warning light on rear screen heater

Hello Alessandro, the Morris Minor Centre Birmingham sell heated rear screens for the Traveller and the Saloon. Alec Hi thanks for that I have seen the heated rear screens but to be honest I cant really justify the price If I could get hold of one of those old kits I would have a go thanks for your...
by Alessandro
Fri Feb 03, 2012 9:16 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Fitting a warning light on rear screen heater
Replies: 13
Views: 2943

Re: Fitting a warning light on rear screen heater

I recently fitted a heating element to my rear windscreen, it works fine on the flick of the switch. I just decided to fit a warning light to it but wherever i fit it in the circuit the light comes on with the switch but the heater then fails to work, it seems it just won't accept anything else in ...
by Alessandro
Tue Jan 24, 2012 3:26 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Dash warning light above main beam
Replies: 10
Views: 1770

Re: Dash warning light above main beam

mike.perry wrote:You should have bulb holders wiith the following colour wires
Main Beam Blue/White
Oil Filter Green/Yellow
Oil Pressure Green/Brown
Ignition Brown/Yellow & White
Panel Lightsx2 Red/White
Well I have only one panel light I will look into thanks
by Alessandro
Mon Jan 23, 2012 6:43 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Might have water coming through Windscreen
Replies: 14
Views: 3424

Re: Might have water coming through Windscreen

Have you checked the wiper embellishers mine both leaked on the rubber seal it was running through on to the glove boxes and round on to the footwell I replaced them and put some silicone inbetween them also.
by Alessandro
Mon Jan 23, 2012 6:38 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Dash warning light above main beam
Replies: 10
Views: 1770

Re: Dash warning light above main beam

How many dash bulbs should there be ? because there isnt one there at the back I have fished around but cant find it it seems to be missing all together.
by Alessandro
Sun Jan 22, 2012 8:24 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Dash warning light above main beam
Replies: 10
Views: 1770

Re: Dash warning light above main beam

bmcecosse wrote:Bingo!!

Great thanks for that need to get hold of a dash bulb holder then and fit it thanks again
by Alessandro
Sun Jan 22, 2012 6:19 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Dash warning light above main beam
Replies: 10
Views: 1770

Re: Dash warning light above main beam

Hi there if I switch the speedo light of it goes off
by Alessandro
Sun Jan 22, 2012 6:10 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Dash warning light above main beam
Replies: 10
Views: 1770

Dash warning light above main beam

Hi everybody I hope you can help me with this on my speedo when I flick the lights on a orange light comes on the one above the dipped headlights Is it supposed to come on or is there a fault or Is it supposed to be like that when you put the lights on. I took the speedo out and noticed that one of...
by Alessandro
Fri Jan 20, 2012 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hi there new member to the forum
Replies: 7
Views: 1543

Re: Hi there new member to the forum

Well thanks for all your input everbody I have decided to go for the Bridgstones thanks again
by Alessandro
Thu Jan 19, 2012 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hi there new member to the forum
Replies: 7
Views: 1543

Re: Hi there new member to the forum

irmscher wrote:Hi Allesandro :D i think Camac tyres are good and a reasonable price imho

Now I am confused at the moment there are some old firestones on they must be about 20 years old so really do need to change em.
by Alessandro
Thu Jan 19, 2012 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hi there new member to the forum
Replies: 7
Views: 1543

Re: Hi there new member to the forum

Hi thanks for that think I might go with the bridgstones to be honest my dads got them on his moggy sometimes you end up paying twice