Morris Minor Owners Club

Try the new shoes with the old drum. If they adjust up the the new drum is oversize. If not then try the old shoes with the new drum, then old shoes and old drums. You should be able to work out which parts are at fault. Good idea Beero, and thanks to everyone else too for their input. I will try t...

Hi all, I've re-read a few topics and can't see that this has been covered, but apologies if I've missed it. On the rear of my '67 2-door 1098cc Saloon I have.... - new drums - new brake shoes - decent adjusting screws (i.e. not overly worn or broken) - OK brake springs i.e. they're no broken ....BU...

Ok, thanks both.

Hi all, I seem to be missing a rear bump stop on one side. See pic. I've read up on how to replace but i have a couple of additional questions. Process appears to be: 1) Raise rear of car.....book says sling up rear bumper brackets but i have no kit for that so any other suggestions? As I'm not remo...

thanks for your replies beero and bmcecosse, I had a play around at the weekend and it proved to be an earthing problem. All fixed now and very chuffed with myself for fixing the problem (with your comments)....my first electrical 'fix' (albeit a pretty basic one ).

Matt

Hi all, I've just made a lovely diagram of my problem, and was about to upload and write out a lengthy explanation.....and have just realised there is one thing left I need to try before I can come back and say I'm fully flummuxed and ask you all for help! (and I can't seem to upload it anyway :( ) ...

Awesome work Volrod, have followed this one with much interest. You should repair Moggies for a living....have I told you about a 67' 2-door at the bottom of my garden that needs some welding, no?, well........... :lol: :lol: But seriously, i definately want to try out basic welding this year, must ...

Ah, you learn something new everyday , thanks for all your replies, I'll add that to the MOT list. Good to know that it needs to be more than a dribble, and about the quality of the blades too.

My weekends between now and the MOT are going to quickly fill up with tasks!
Ta

Matt

Hi all, Just browsing the site taking mental notes etc, and remembered that my MOT is in May (its my first one with Monty) so I've started making notes about things i know will need fixing before then (non existent cross member ends, that kind of thing :( ). I know i need to fix the horn as I read a...

Thanks all, can anyone answer my question (just out of interest) about whether there is a box-section-type gap between where the spring hangers are and the inside floor in the car above? From memory, when I looked under the rear seat, in that area, I didn't see the patchwork of welding seams that I ...

Hi all, This is only an 'interim report' from a bit of underbody cleaning I did this weekend. I need to clean up a bit more of a wider area and will then post my 'full report' :D If you recall, the question is about a rotten outside end part of Monty's underfloor crossmember, on the drivers side. Th...

bmcecosse wrote:What's the other side like ? It may influence the decision.....

I'll clean up the lot, take some pics, then post here....

hopefully its....
not..............

Matt

Hi all, thanks for your input. Next job is to have a proper clean underneath and see whats what. Before I owned Monty he's had some pretty messy floor welding done on the drivers side floor (front and rear) but it looks and feels quite solid. I always known that sometime in the future it would need ...

Blimey, it never rains, it.... :o Thanks for all the replies folks, all good to know. Cleaning off the underside has just jumped to the top of the 'to-do list!! Now where did I put those car ramps! (Don't worry, I'll be careful under there.) A related question I've been meaning to ask....I see some ...

Hi all, This is probably a silly question but.... :-? One side of my underfloor crossmember is quite rotten, see photo. I don't really have the funds for welding this year, and learning to weld is on my wish list for next year.....so....shall i just leave this section as is, or should i cut it off (...

Hi all,

I ordered some front suspension damper oil from Bull Motif this week, and they sent me a bottle if Granvil Jack Oil....for car trolley jacks....will it do? I can see the connection but wanted to check before I top up this weekend.

Thanks

Mmm, all food for thought. It does sound like original is the way to go.

Thanks for all your replies.

Matt

Hi all, I know these are sold by ESM and Bull Motif etc, but is there a more readily available high street alternative? I need to replace mine asap (had removed, cleaned and repainted cover, but seals didn't survive and Monty is getting very damp inside with gaping hole in the floor!).....so ideally...

Super, thanks guys.

Hi all,

Just about to buy a few 10amp fuses as spares (ebay is best I assume?) and they're all listed as either 'slow blow' or 'quick blow'.

Which do I want??
(1098 '67 saloon....although I doubt that makes a difference

Thanks

Matt