Morris Minor Owners Club

LouiseM wrote:Lovely photo Where was it taken?

It's in Northern Italy, near the Passo della Presolana, between Lake Garda and Milan.
It's quite a nice area, with mountains, lakes, winding roads... everything you want.

Tom

Yesterday, a great day out, combining old cars and skiing!

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bmcecosse wrote:Can't see why/how using first/reverse gears alternately could make the slightest odds - the clutch just sees the same direction revolution whichever gear is used.....

You're of course completely right!

Tom

I use my Morris as my winter daily driver (don't worry, I care for it, no british winter here), so it's been in the storage garage since the first spring days in March and I've been around with the TR. This morning I said to myself that I should start checking the Morris to do the little jobs like c...

Thanks bmcecosse,
although that certainly wasn't the last question!

I found this interesting old thread on heads: http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f= ... 8&start=15

Hi, do both valves of the 12G940 head have to be sunk for a 1098 engine? How much? 1 mm?

Thanks, Thomas
P.S. John, I don't want to hijack your thread, I just thought my questions fit to your topic. Please let me know if I should open a new thread of my own!

bmcecosse wrote:You may be in for a slight disappointment there .....

I'm sure my expectations will be fully met!



Thomas

I'm following this closely as I have got myself a 12g940 head as well, so I can turn my Morris into a fire-breathing monster!
Thomas

The theory behind double springs is to stop valve bounce at high revs, pressure isn't an issue. Yes, but the reason to NOT use double springs? Written in UPPER CASE.. As the cam shaft and the whole rocker system has to overcome the pressure or force of the double springs on the valves I thought tha...

bmcecosse wrote:You need 1275 rockers on that head and definitely NO double springs !!

No double springs because of the higher pressure on the whole system?

Tom

Thanks everybody for your positive support! I feel much better now about my clutch replacement..... :lol: As I've already had my my fair share of lying on cold floor (or cold gravel in my case - see picture), I've asked a friend if I can use his car lift, so this should be quite comfortable. Another...

Thanks for your advice!

bmcecosse wrote:My advice - don't touch the gearbox - it's a horrible job.

What do you mean with this?

Thanks, Tom

If you are worrying about draining the radiator - are you comfortable with tackling on the clutch ??? I'm not worried about draining the radiator, only VERY lazy :oops: I've followed workshop manuals in the past, only to realize afterwards that certain steps are completely unnecessary - and as I ha...

Hello,
I have my first job on my "new" Morris ahead of me and have taken a look at the workshop manual.

It says that during the removal of the gearbox I have to drain the radiator...

Could somebody please explain to me why I have to drain the radiator?

Thanks, Tom

I've finally found a Traveller for me and took it back home last weekend.
It did really well, the 800 miles were no problem, not even the passes in Switzerland! [frame][/frame]

chickenjohn wrote:This? http://morrisminorspares.co.uk/esmcars.php

I would hope the quality and service would reflect the parts sales and worshop.

Yes, exactly, I had this website, http://www.morrisminorworkshop.com, but it's the same company.

MarkyB wrote:If there were negative things about them I'm sure you would have got some PMs.

You're probably right with that! (I didn't get any PMs)

Hi Anne, thanks for your answer, I thought that the title is clear, but only noticed now that I made a spelling mistake, sorry.
I thought that the Morris Minor Workshop is one of the biggest dealers.
Tom

73 views and not one single comment or opinion?

Hi everybody,
can the Morris Minor Workshop in East Sussex be recommended as a dealer for cars?
Personal experiences?

(Comments as PM are of course welcome!)

Thanks,

Tom