Morris Minor Owners Club

Hi Phil,
Many thanks for your useful info.

Bantam

Hi All,
Could anyone please tell me what the actual 'rear wheel bearing' size or part ref number is for my 1955 Minor with 'second type' rear axle.

Many thanks

Hi Folks, Could anyone PLEASE help me with what type of damper oil on my 1956 Minor. I have been unable to find SAE 20 or SAE 40 as we only have Jolly old Halfords locally. I have found SAE 30 hydrolic oil though, could anyone tell me if this is ok to use on my 'old style' dampers please. Thanks in ...

Hi, Richard Islipminor, Just got my internet back 17th May. I have sent you a PM but just in case you haven't got the message I would be most grateful for these parts. I would be able to collect as I am based in oxfordshire. I can't find a direct number or email address for you but if you reply to m...

Thanks Deklan.

Hi All,
Can anyone please help me? I am looking for a reasonably good 'Rear Near Side' Damper/shock absorber for my 1956 Minor.
Any/all help in finding one would be much appreciated .

Many thanks

Thanks again guys, most helpful.

Thanks Planky. V helpful.

Hi Guys/Girls,
Could anyone please tell me if ALL bonnets are the same as I need one for my late Series2 1955/6 car.
Can I just buy any one or are there model changes?

grateful thanks

Hi Guys,
Can anyone please advise me on Minor disk brake conversion kits, i.e: approx cost, ease of fitment, possible suppliers etc,etc.
Many thanks
Bantam

Great!
Thanks Marky for your info.

Have just checked and it looks like there are no more 7" shoes left at this supplier??

Thanks again for all your advice guys.
I can't seem to find 'Mintex' brake shoes anywhere in the UK though?
Can anyone please help?

Thanks again

Thanks David, it all seems good advice.

Thanks all you guys for your great response.
Please keep the ideas coming as the more info I have the better.

Hi Guys,
Can anyone please advise me on improving my (late) series2 braking system. I don't really want to fit disk brakes
so is there another way to improve the braking i.e. increase drum size if poss? or fit a servo?
I would be most grateful for any good suggestion please.

Many thanks

MANY THANKS for ALL you replies and help

The consensus seems that 3 in 1 is best.

Regards

Bantam

Hi Guys/Gals

Could anyone please tell me if I should lubricate a new Speedo cable before fitting,
and if so with what?

Many thanks in anticipation for your replies.

Bantam

Thanks 'minormaniac' looks a good possible supplier.

Hi Guys,
Does anyone know where the best place is to get a good Reconditioned 1098 gearbox, and/or is a 5 speed box a good alternative?

Many thanks

Bantam

Hi All, I have what I think is a noisy gearbox PRIMARY DRIVE SHAFT BEARING, which stops being noisy after pressing the clutch pedal down. My minor has a 1098 engine & gearbox fitted. It does not seem too bad at present but can anyone please advise me on the best course of action needed. Very man...