Morris Minor Owners Club

I had also considered these options and if the crankshaft regrinding does not cure the noise then that is one of the last possibilities. However in my case because enlarged pistons have been already fitted, i wish to assume they are ok. :( They can also be done with the engine back in the car and I...

Yes , the engine runs quite smoothly now and does not overheat anymore. It has plenty of power and accelerates well. My noise however only appears when the engine is warmed up. I installed an oil pressure gauge which indicated, especially when the engine was warm, low pressure. So I replaced all th...

Many thanks for update.

I have a similar problem...no, it is an identical problem albeit not on a Minor. I had replaced all the main bearings and the big end bearings to no avail. The pistons are oversize as yours are indicating to me that at some stage the Engine has been rebored. All this can be done without removing it...

simmitc wrote: ↑Tue Sep 08, 2020 3:56 pm Check compression, exhaust for leaks, and that the silencer tube is correctly attached to the air filter.

Yeah thanks. Compression is excellent, air filter all good, too.

I'm really hoping someone can help me out here! When accelerating up hill, I'm getting this clattering noise coming from the engine. It happens in the same circumstances as pinking would. As soon as I let my foot up off the pedal, the noise stops. It's not a pinking sound though, it's more of a tapp...

Hello; I have just seen a green Morris Minor convertible in your picture. I'm not sure, but I think I used to own this car. If this car was imported from Britain on August 21st 2001, and has been converted to left hand drive, it could well be the car I use to own. It's original registration number w...