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- Sun May 12, 2024 10:15 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Oil
- Replies: 10
- Views: 219
Re: Oil
I dunno, that's why I asked the question. Just something an old-time mechanic mentioned to me years ago..........others here may know the answer.
- Sat May 11, 2024 7:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: DVLA call for evidence
- Replies: 4
- Views: 213
Re: DVLA call for evidence
They are " seeking expert knowledge".............that's me out of the equation then!
- Sat May 11, 2024 7:26 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Oil
- Replies: 10
- Views: 219
Re: Oil
Does it not get slightly thicker in the gearbox over time?
- Thu May 09, 2024 9:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Diff oil
- Replies: 12
- Views: 336
Re: Diff oil
Yes, of course you can fill the gun by spooning in the grease, but I have always used the method preferred by Les. As for the diff itself, I have found that if it is running low on oil it will start to make a whirring noise, initially when at slow speeds and cornering. But of course it is best to ca...
- Tue May 07, 2024 9:57 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Lower Trunnion Removal
- Replies: 4
- Views: 171
Re: Lower Trunnion Removal
Yes, I have fitted those removable seals and very happy with them. Much easier than dismantling the suspension to fit - and an improvement over severing the old-style seals, slipping them on, and binding them with self-amalgamating tape so they stay in place!
- Tue May 07, 2024 9:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sidelight/indicator earth
- Replies: 12
- Views: 274
Re: Sidelight/indicator earth
The wiring diagram Geoberni shows is not for the later lights being discussed though. It is for the earlier cars with the clear glass front lights and small red rear lights which operate as flashers using the Lucas DB10 cut-out unit shown in the diagram :wink: Indeed, that is so. But it hardly make...
- Sun May 05, 2024 6:24 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Fuel gauge reading half-full when empty
- Replies: 24
- Views: 8301
Re: Fuel gauge reading half-full when empty
Brats!Myrtles Man wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 12:59 pm Or, 'You can drive a horse to water but a pencil must be lead'.
- Sat May 04, 2024 10:41 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Morris Minor Pickup 1965 not starting
- Replies: 37
- Views: 2671
Re: Morris Minor Pickup 1965 not starting
I think on my car the whole driver's door was replaced at some point, together with the handle and lock. So I have two keys as well. Easy to tell the difference though as the door key has an oblong head and the ignition/boot a rounded head. But good the pickup problem is solved. A nice, easy fix too...
- Thu May 02, 2024 1:47 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Electric Fuel Pump SU v Hardi
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1546
Re: Electric Fuel Pump SU v Hardi
A long time ago, I had an SU pump that was failing. Giving it a clout got it going again but it kept failing with increasing frequency. In the end, I had to stop every two or three miles to give the pump a whack! PITA on a busy A-road! Eventually, I tried cleaning the points but they were too far go...
- Thu May 02, 2024 1:36 pm
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: 1965 Four Door - sympathetic resto
- Replies: 47
- Views: 52188
Re: 1965 Four Door - sympathetic resto
Very sorry to hear that news, Alan, and I hope your treatment goes well for you and that you will be able to continue the restoration before too long.
- Wed May 01, 2024 11:00 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Rotor arms.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 200
Re: Rotor arms.
Seconded. I had at least three rotor arms fail whilst on the road in the past but, after fitting one from the good doctor (and using his points set), I have had a trouble-free ignition system for many, many years now.
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 5:06 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Steering rack
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8731
Re: Steering rack
Well, the manual says to "pump approximately 1/2 pint (0.28l) of hypoid oil....into the rack housing through the nipple.." on re-assembly of the steering gear.
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 4:57 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: ignition light
- Replies: 7
- Views: 195
Re: ignition light
No. Either something wrong with your new piece of kit, or you have installed it wrongly in some way.
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 1:17 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: electric fuel pump?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 413
Re: electric fuel pump?
Be aware that, once the pump requires a clout to get it working again, the chances are it will fail again before long. At minimum, I would clean the points carefully with some very fine wet and dry paper. But if the points are too badly burnt, replacing them is the better option.
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 8:47 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Beehive Springs -again!
- Replies: 49
- Views: 2651
Re: Beehive Springs -again!
TBH Bill, I've never had the beehive springs fitted in almost 40 years of continuous Minor driving and have never had any associated brake issues, no uneven wear or any strange noises etc.
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 12:30 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Steering rack
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8731
Re: Steering rack
Just use common sense. The reason not to overfill is because as you steer the car, the bellows contract and expand again and if it is too full, the bellows may split on the contraction. I think you'd have to fill it pretty full of oil for that to happen. As regards grease, the EP90 oil does thicken ...
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 10:37 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Best recon engine supplier?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 511
Re: Best recon engine supplier?
Very good! At that price I might get one myself!
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 8:49 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Best recon engine supplier?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 511
Re: Best recon engine supplier?
Ess, if you've got a compression tester........
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:28 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Tachometer wiring check
- Replies: 8
- Views: 236
Re: Tachometer wiring check
Yes, I would cut the red wire and fit a new connector. Just don't cut it too short!
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 11:32 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Best recon engine supplier?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 511
Re: Best recon engine supplier?
That knocking may be a broken crankshaft. If so, it will be a lot cheaper to replace this than get a recon engine. Were it me, I would be dropping the sump to take a look. I had exactly this many years ago and with the new crankshaft the engine has been running sweetly ever since. Or it could be a f...