Morris Minor Owners Club

Hi

We are in Oughtibridge, but, our van is off the road at the mo - again

Diane

Thank you Will do !!

Hi All Can anyone tell me if it is worth trying to sell the engine we have just taken out of our 1970 Austin Van for anything other than scrap (it's 1098), it's burning and leaking oil, the head gasket is no good and the clutch is no good. Thank you Diane PS sorry if I have posted this in the wrong ...

GREAT NEWS !! ......Sort of The engine DID seem to be seized, but, the problem was actually the starter motor :roll: :oops: I have now installed new starter motor and am up and running again. Phew. I hope the longer I use the van the better I will become at identinfying whats gone wrong. Just hope i...

Gear box is definately OK - really don't think it's the actual engine, if thats possible

Don't know if it's relevant but both times this has happened I was travelling uphill (not overley steep)

Plenty of oil and water, but, engine exremely hot!!

Yes different engine and I have transferred starter motor, alternator and carburretor.
Is it possible that it could be the starter motor?

Also when we took the original engine out it 'freed' itself?

Hi Everyone

Please help, if you can

I had a post on this forum last week about my seized engine - I have replaced it and had the van running for two days and the same thing has happened.

When the van stopped the engine is red hot and after 25 mins it still is.

Thanks
Jack

Hehe Well it took four days and it's now back up and running - one or two bits to sort (it keeps backfiring!), but, I WILL get there. Will try to upload the pictures of each stage (if it will be of interest to anyone)
Thanks again for everyone's input
Jack

HI Guys

Sorry for the delay in keeping you updated (I've been on holiday).

I have purchased a second hand engine (from ebay) and bought some 'bits' from Tom Roy and we are now

WORK IN PROGRESS!!

Hope it won't take me too long because my Grandad would quite like his garage back

Jack

Hi, thanks for moving the post to somewhere more appropriate. The car showed no signs of engine malfunction prior to the sieze up. There was oil showing on the dipstic, no oil pressure warning light and the radiator was full of water. Until we have a mechanic look inside the engine we are unsure exa...

Hi guys, I don't know if anyone can help me, I'm looking for a 1098cc Engine for sale to put in my van after having the current one seize up on me yesterday while out and about. I would also like to know if a seized engine does require getting a new one or if it can be repaired? Thank you for any re...

Hehe I think you might be right to be honest
I'm making do with my ipod and a speaker at the moment

Thank you for your replies.

I have been to look at radios today, but, have not bought one yet, in your opinions are there some that are preferable to others please.

Jack

Hi

Sorry to be so slow at replying (thanks for the congrats).

I am trying to keep Moggie up to scratch and fitting things myself, so could anyone please tell me what size amp cable and fuse I will need to fit my radio.

Thank you
Jack

Hi

Thanks for the advice. It will be a modern one I get and I can put the spaekers in the door.

Thanks again
Jack

Hi All Just after a bit of advice on the above, is it possible, if it is does anyone have any circuit diagrams or information I could use please. I am wanting to fit this to 1970 van Don't know if you need to know the van already has an alternator fitted Thank you Jack (Passed my test yesterday :) )

Hi again Thank you all very much for your help over the past few days. We have a result the engine is definately 1098cc as you have all been telling me. DVLA are in the process of being informed. We also have insurance quote, which has made both me and my son VERY happy :lol: :lol: Thank you all ver...

HI

Yes the engine number is quoted on all the keepers receords from 1970, but, so is the 998c

Thanks for all the info UPDATE As of today I am unable to get insurance. :( We have the registered keepers information from DVLA since 1970 and the van is registered as a 998cc, but, you are correct that the engine number is 10V189/E/L etc. Therefore, is it a mistake at registration that has stayed ...

Thank you very much for the info - think it is very probably a mini engine.

Trying to get insurance with Footman James