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by mattyC
Fri Nov 03, 2006 6:09 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Strange disc brake conversion Help me ID it
Replies: 6
Views: 1702

Strange disc brake conversion Help me ID it

Hi all, I have a 1972 Minor Pickup, it has a disc brake conversion on it, I need to replace the discs as they are badly worn. The problem is I am not able to identify the conversion that has been fitted to it in the past. The discs are 190mm or 7.5" diameter, the hubs don't look modified althou...
by mattyC
Tue Jan 17, 2006 11:05 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Pickup Fuel Filler
Replies: 2
Views: 1370

Pickup Fuel Filler

I am having problems with fuel going back up the filler neck from the tank and spilling out through the cap when I go round a right hand bend, even at quite slow speeds. It seems to happen most when the tank is about half full. It's doing nothing for my MPG. The filler pipe goes straight into the ta...
by mattyC
Sun Aug 01, 2004 12:05 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Strange over heating
Replies: 7
Views: 2368

OK not thought of ignition timing, silly me! I have a marina haynes manual and the timing is not clear. How many degrees BTDC do you guys suggest for a 1300. Not sure which distributor it has. purhaps I sould look before asking. I do know/think it has a 1 1/4" Solex carb, think I will swap for ...
by mattyC
Sat Jul 31, 2004 2:20 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Strange over heating
Replies: 7
Views: 2368

Strange over heating

Hello all, I'm new to owning a morris minor and am having real problems with overheating. It seems to over heat when moving but the temperature comes right down again when sat in traffic, this is the complete opposite of all other cars I have had. It has a marina 1300cc engine fitted with a stock ra...