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by DIGCOT65
Mon Mar 11, 2013 12:18 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine removal
Replies: 17
Views: 3744

Re: Engine removal

Thanks to everyone who replied,as I said I am waiting to go into hospital ,for an Aortic valve replacement.I have up to now,restored the big Rover P5Bs but realise I need to step down in size,so have set my mind on Morris Minors.I realise that like all old cars ,there is going to be tin worm on a re...
by DIGCOT65
Tue Mar 05, 2013 4:45 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine removal
Replies: 17
Views: 3744

Re: Engine removal

Thanks for the info,I wondered if there was a reason why the books said remove gearbox from engine before removing engine.If you have lifting gear,then it will be easier I think to remove both in one operation .Thanks again for the info.Len
by DIGCOT65
Tue Mar 05, 2013 1:42 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine removal
Replies: 17
Views: 3744

Engine removal

I hope in the near future,after an operation, to look around for a Morris Minor to restore.I have read in various books,that the engine is removed without the gearbox.Is there a reason why they need to be removed seperately ,I would have thought that with the front of the car off ,then they would co...
by DIGCOT65
Wed Jan 23, 2013 2:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: morris traveller
Replies: 6
Views: 2251

morris traveller

I have been restoring as a hobby,large Rover classics for some years.However I am due to have a heart op soon .When hopefully ,I am bck to restoring cars I need to step down in size and would like to restore a Traveller.How difficult is is to replace the complete timber section,I have read about the...