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That's marginal for a 1275 -but it should run ok. So - when it's idling - can you take off each plug lead in order to see if one has 'no effect' . ie - When each is removed the sluttering should be much worse - if one lead makes no difference - then that lead/cap/plug must be suspect and should be ...

Good to hear that. :) The gearbox has a spring/rattle clip in that drain hole, which aids drainage of any oil from the bellhousing (usually from the crankshaft scroll oil seal); nothing to worry about as long as it's not excessive. Video clip can't be seen as it's set to 'private'. :wink: Ok now it...

Ok, so I think I have solved the problem it now STARTS YAY!! I just played with the dizzy cap until it started and now it will run smoothy with out hoping and sputtering. my only other problem is that there is a leak near on the bottom of the transmission where there is a small hole that nothing is ...

bmcecosse wrote:Move them all round one plug at a time -keeping the same 1342 order.

How do I know which one is number 1?

Chipper wrote:I would try spraying some carb/brake cleaner down the carb intake while cranking the engine over, to see if it will start.

If not, do a compression test; all four cylinders should give at least 150psi, and be roughly equal.

Which engine do you have - the standard 1098cc?

1275cc with HIF carb

20 mph is desperate ! Are you sure spark plug leads are on correct order - 1342 anti-clock round the dizzy cap... If that's ok then I suggest a compression check on the engine. It may be burned valves and/or blown head gasket. ok so now it wont even start switching it to your 1342 anti clockwise. a...

there is also white exhaust fumes coming out of tail pipe and black sut spitting out.

Hello, my 1971 Morris Minor Traveller is hesitating to run at higher revs when I drive it it jumps and hops around and barely runs, doesn't go over 15-20mph. In the video the throttle was pulled at full slowly... work I have had done in the past few years New Transmission brake job (switch from powe...

Two master cylinder?? Do you mean a 'split circuit' system?? And errr COPPER brake pipes are very dangerous due to work hardening/cracking. Hopefully you actually fitted the correct KUNIFER brake lines........ My error I ment split circuit system,a and the brake lines were kunifer lines. And also t...

Hi all when I am driveing my morris and shifting in to 2nd gear it grinds but if I am going 10 mph or less it doesnet grind at all. But the rest of the gears shift into smoothly. I am guessing I needs to be rebuilt but I would like a second opinion first.

Thanks

Thanks to every one that helped me the problem has been solved. The problem was a failing servo, very old hydrolic fluid, and only on master cilinder which was replaced with two master cilinder. For Stacey I had copper brake lines put in.

i am in ohio

Yup, defo Marina setup there. As a test, when you next drive it, immediately afterwards touch the hub cap around all the wheels, if the fronts are both 'equally' warm (in comparison to the rears) you can assume it's your seal. The front brakes were warm after a hour drive but the rear were the temp...

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chesney wrote:Is that signature picture of your Traveller? It appears to have Marina front wheels fitted which would suggest non-standard brakes.

Will haveing non-standard brakes affect the way they work?

The car is all original but some things with the motor. The brakes have only been checked to make sure they are proper and in full working order in which they are not now. I have owned the car for 3 years but just got running this year due to a carb leak. I do not know much about the car far a histo...

beero wrote:Do you have a remote servo fitted? These can give similar symptoms.

No, and I don't even know what that is

Hmmm - and this was ok before, but is giving trouble now? Is it possible the pedal shaft is sticking - when you move it - does the clutch pedal tend to move too - and vice versa - does pressing the clutch tend to move the brake pedal? Maybe just the return spring has broken off - take the little co...

No the brakes have not had any work lately. And how do you adjust the master cylinder push rod?

The Morris has the stock drum brakes

Hello all, I have 1971 Morris Minor traveller. When I take it out for a cruse the brakes will be normal but when I get back from a day of running errands the brakes will get tighter and tighter then eventually getting locked up. But when I go to check and see if the brakes are stuck the next day the...