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by John Riddle
Mon Jun 10, 2013 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Statistics, Statistics etc
Replies: 1
Views: 777

Statistics, Statistics etc

Received some info this morning that in 1994 there were 16,000 Morris Minors on the road. That figure is now almost half with 8,500. :o The figures for the Morris Minor Traveller read 1,200 in 1994 and just 803 on the road today. :o You guys and girls in the know - are these figures accurate? regard...
by John Riddle
Thu Jun 06, 2013 5:45 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Pensioner seeking help
Replies: 7
Views: 2063

Re: Pensioner seeking help

I can close the doors on mine individually, and they have always been that way since the wood side frames were renewed, although they do have a closer fit in the damp and cold of winter (and summer!!). The rear wings are also replacements and one does protrude slightly more than the other. I suspec...
by John Riddle
Thu Jun 06, 2013 5:44 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Pensioner seeking help
Replies: 7
Views: 2063

Re: Pensioner seeking help

The idling / cutting out is fine - what's more important is - with the oil cap removed rev the engine (when it's fully hot after a run) and if there is a plume of smoke/fume then the engine is not too good. The rear doors are CORRECT - this is what stops them rattling!! Rear wing a bit more worryin...
by John Riddle
Thu Jun 06, 2013 8:09 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Pensioner seeking help
Replies: 7
Views: 2063

Pensioner seeking help

I last owned a Morris 1000 in 1973. Recently I retired and have been looking to turn back the clock and buy a 1970 Traveller. I have several questions which I hope members might be able to assist. Not at all mechanical minded but willing to learn and attend classes. At the weekend I viewed a Travell...