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- Fri May 24, 2024 7:59 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 1275 Engine Swap into Minor
- Replies: 1
- Views: 73
Re: 1275 Engine Swap into Minor
There is a booklet originally called 'Marina to Minor' (now re-titled) by Owen Burton and which is available from ESM. It will tell you all you need to know. https://www.morrisminorspares.com/miscellaneous-c82/books-manuals-c83/minor-modification-manual-owen-burton-p831093 IMHO the earlier editions ...
- Thu May 23, 2024 6:39 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: What and where does this pipe go
- Replies: 5
- Views: 153
Re: What and where does this pipe go
I would second that the thermostat housing mentioned has a top take off for a temp gauge with the capillary tube truncated and the remains bent over to seal the tube. The thermostat housing with top temp gauge take off was not a non BMC after market part as they were readily available from your loca...
- Thu May 23, 2024 12:01 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Gear box assistance for newbie please
- Replies: 11
- Views: 221
Re: Gear box assistance for newbie please
I would advise against putting anything that is classed as a lubricant i.e. WD40 into the bell housing. It could start to make the clutch slip and the starter Bendix stick. The carbon thrust does not need or react to lubricant in any positive way. If you have a problem you need to remove the gearbox...
- Thu May 23, 2024 8:09 am
- Forum: Parts for sale
- Topic: Low light front end
- Replies: 0
- Views: 37
Low light front end
May be of interest:-
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/296414418044 ... SwwA1lv89T
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/296414418044 ... SwwA1lv89T
- Tue May 21, 2024 6:59 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 1275 installation clutch release
- Replies: 15
- Views: 883
Re: 1275 installation clutch release
You have the 1275cc Midget clutch assy fitted. You also have the correct MG Midget clutch release arm which is used with the hydraulic release system. I am not sure how you have attached the mechanical linkage to the hydraulic lever but it appears to work. A photo of the linkage when assembled/attac...
- Tue May 21, 2024 3:07 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Oil pressure too high
- Replies: 3
- Views: 117
Re: Oil pressure too high
I personally would not worry about the oil pressure especially as it is a rebuilt engine.
No harm will come to the engine with the oil pressure specified above.
If you are worried about the oil pressure take a coil off the oil pressure relief valve spring.
No harm will come to the engine with the oil pressure specified above.
If you are worried about the oil pressure take a coil off the oil pressure relief valve spring.
- Tue May 21, 2024 3:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Does the head need to be removed to fit o ring valve oil seals?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 84
Re: Does the head need to be removed to fit o ring valve oil seals?
I you are going to replace like for like - save yourself some time and effort and leave as is. The small 'O' ring seals are next to useless in stopping oil from going down the valve guide. To do the job properly you need to remove the head and fit the later grooved valve guides to the inlet tracts. ...
- Tue May 21, 2024 9:48 am
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: 918cc crank pulley
- Replies: 4
- Views: 155
Re: 918cc crank pulley
The 918cc SV engine crankshaft pulley is not the same as the OHV 803cc & 948cc crankshaft pulley.
The 918cc pulley is a solid item not the multi piece as shown in the photos above.
The 918cc pulley is a solid item not the multi piece as shown in the photos above.
- Mon May 20, 2024 6:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: its a bit of a shock.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 491
Re: its a bit of a shock.
Drill a hole in the bottom of the stay and use a suitable 'R' clip.
- Mon May 20, 2024 6:08 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 1275 installation clutch release
- Replies: 15
- Views: 883
Re: 1275 installation clutch release
Before you order anything I would confirm what gearbox you have in the car. As I suggested above check the number stamped on the first motion shaft and if you post that number on here we can confirm the gearbox fitted. A photo of your clutch cover as fitted would be helpful. The 12G169 release arm i...
- Mon May 20, 2024 8:18 am
- Forum: Parts for sale
- Topic: Synchro tool
- Replies: 0
- Views: 92
Synchro tool
May be of interest
See video and sellers other parts.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304723292899 ... SwiQljvpXc
See video and sellers other parts.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304723292899 ... SwiQljvpXc
- Sat May 18, 2024 5:36 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Gaskets
- Replies: 3
- Views: 129
Re: Gaskets
Ditch the cork thermostat housing gasket and fit one of the later paper type gaskets. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251750460431?itmmeta=01HY6933GSD6GNDTWD7VEB5409&hash=item3a9d7f2c0f:g:tUoAAOSwAwFj4OLh&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA0J6b5IYcJRNzdDxhwB0oFQxKq2kUU1OLpYmXw5idFj7cPHLT5CUtWT4GwLwMmvAN3k4e%2F...
- Sat May 18, 2024 9:45 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Fuel smell
- Replies: 46
- Views: 11553
Re: Fuel smell
The fuel filler cap is vented (and supposed to be) so there will always be a sniff of petrol in that area.
All the cork gasket does is stop the cap rattling against the filler pipe.
All the cork gasket does is stop the cap rattling against the filler pipe.
- Fri May 17, 2024 6:33 pm
- Forum: Free!
- Topic: 1275cc engine block
- Replies: 5
- Views: 201
Re: 1275cc engine block
I suspect that the 1275cc engine block is out of a Maestro and if it is the block/crankshaft will not be so valuable as say a Marina or Ital because of the machining required to fit to a Minor/Sprite or Midget. A photo of the rear of the crankshaft and the o/s of the block will confirm what vehicle ...
- Fri May 17, 2024 8:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Axle width
- Replies: 6
- Views: 142
Re: Axle width
If the wheels were covered on the sellers car and the wheels are uncovered on your car and the seller had a standard axle fitted then the seller must have fitted wider wings. 2" wider wings are readily available. I have them fitted to the rear of my Minor.
- Thu May 16, 2024 8:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Axle width
- Replies: 6
- Views: 142
Re: Axle width
Could you not just ask the seller what axle they had had in their Minor?
- Thu May 16, 2024 8:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Axle width
- Replies: 6
- Views: 142
Re: Axle width
The rim on a 5.5J wheel is placed central about the centre of the wheel whereas a banded wheel usually has the band placed/added to the outer face of the wheel rim. That process will cause the wheel/tyre to protrude past the outer edge of the wheel arch. The width of the axle for a Morris 1000 is th...
- Thu May 16, 2024 8:06 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Propshaft UJ issues
- Replies: 8
- Views: 229
Re: Propshaft UJ issues
It appears that the new UJ is 90 degrees out.
Turning the UJ by 90 degrees so as to align the grease nipple with the recess should cause no problems as regards balance.
Turning the UJ by 90 degrees so as to align the grease nipple with the recess should cause no problems as regards balance.
- Thu May 16, 2024 7:40 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 1098 Carb
- Replies: 6
- Views: 197
Re: 1098 Carb
There are no spindle bushes in the body of a SU HS2 carb.
They can be retro fitted by utilising the repair kit supplied by Burlen fuels.
Fitting the bushes is not a complicated job but does require care.
They can be retro fitted by utilising the repair kit supplied by Burlen fuels.
Fitting the bushes is not a complicated job but does require care.
- Wed May 15, 2024 8:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fitting beehive springs.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 269
Re: Fitting beehive springs.
I use a short pair of pointed nose pliers inserted into the centre of the bee hive spring.