Brilliant,ESM it is then,the job’s a good un.!
Thanks all,
Martin.
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- Thu Feb 27, 2020 8:16 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Marina Disc Brakes
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1486
- Thu Feb 27, 2020 12:22 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Marina Disc Brakes
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1486
Re: Marina Disc Brakes
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- Wed Feb 26, 2020 9:02 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Marina Disc Brakes
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1486
Marina Disc Brakes
Hi All, I have a 1275 Minor fitted with Marina disc brakes,and fitted with Minilite wheels. A couple of questions as I now have a broken wheel stud. Are the standard length studs correct length when fitted with Minilites? Why do some suppliers say their studs are not suitable for alloy wheels? What ...
- Sun Feb 16, 2020 1:07 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: SU HIF38
- Replies: 4
- Views: 887
SU HIF38
Having confused all you helpful people out there and myself included! I thought best If I started again with a new post,all being my fault. Right,let’s start again. I have fitted a 1275 Ital engine in my Minor with an SU HIF 38 carb.This carb. is fitted with a ADS needle,this set up I have since lea...
- Fri Feb 14, 2020 8:31 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: HIF44 carburetor
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3793
Re: HIF44 carburetor
Hi all, Yes I know I have confused you all,I did say I was an old codger! Let me try and clarify the situation. I originally fitted a HIF44 and was asking advice regarding that particular carb. I then met a guy at a local car meet with a similar set up,and advised me to fit a HIF38. So let us forget...
- Fri Feb 14, 2020 11:54 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: HIF44 carburetor
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3793
Re: HIF44 carburetor
Quick correction,
For Mini 1098 read Metro 1000 HLE.
That is the only ADS needle reference I could find.
I am an old codger!
For Mini 1098 read Metro 1000 HLE.
That is the only ADS needle reference I could find.
I am an old codger!
- Fri Feb 14, 2020 11:42 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: HIF44 carburetor
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3793
Re: HIF44 carburetor
Hi all, Many thanks for all your helpful replies. I must throw up my hands and admit I have gone off on a bit of a tangent! The cab.I have is I believe an HIF38 not a HIF44 as I originally stated,Doh! I was led to believe this came from a 1300 Metro,but going through a lot of SU information,this cam...
- Tue Feb 11, 2020 11:01 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: HIF44 carburetor
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3793
Re: HIF44 carburetor
Hi Paul, Yes,your post was of great help,I think I could have cocked up the plumbing! I took the two lower pipes to be one fuel in,and the other the float chamber overflow. It looks like the overflow is the round plastic disc,is this correct.If it is I have connected the second lower pipe as the ove...
- Mon Feb 10, 2020 8:29 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: HIF44 carburetor
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3793
Re: HIF44 carburetor
Doh!
I have misslead all you kind people,The carb I have must be a HIF38,not HIF44 as stated.Sorry!
Martin
I have misslead all you kind people,The carb I have must be a HIF38,not HIF44 as stated.Sorry!
Martin
- Mon Feb 10, 2020 7:51 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: HIF44 carburetor
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3793
Re: HIF44 carburetor
Hi all, O.K, still having problems getting the engine functioning correctly. Having checked everything else it keeps coming back to the HIF44! The running gear I have is a 12G940 head,Metro manifold with the inlet part removed,a Mini Sport inlet manifold,an ESM big bore exhaust and an 1 1/2” HIF44. ...
- Thu Oct 06, 2016 12:36 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Intermittent starter motor
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1701
Re: Intermittent starter motor
Once again great response,thank you all. I will get cracking on latest comprehensive tips,lot to get through! I am based in Fetcham Surrey, KT229RL 01372379292 if anyone can drink endless cups of tea,or something stronger if not driving! Best regards, Martin Yes I had a senior moment,I meant 530 cra...
- Wed Oct 05, 2016 10:31 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Intermittent starter motor
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1701
Intermittent starter motor
Hi all, Having previously posted a topic on my stater motor problems I took all the helpfull advice kindly offered.But problem is still present. I have fitted a new Lucas starter motor. I have fitted a new Lucas battery,53 cranking amps. I have fitted new earth lead from starter motor to chassis. I ...
- Sun Sep 11, 2016 3:04 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Starter motor
- Replies: 1
- Views: 870
Starter motor
Hi all, About to purchase new starter motor,but confused ovenLucas part numbers. My Minor has a 1275 Midget engine and a Ford 5 speed box,purists stop reading now! Only joking. Will a Lucas GEU 9404 fit! No I haven't taken the old motor off yet to look at the part number. Anyone got any other part n...
- Sun Sep 11, 2016 2:56 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: What year is my 1275 Midget engine?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2134
Re: What year is my 1275 Midget engine?
Hi many thanks all.
In conclusion I am gong to purchase a new or recon motor depending ow much!
Will take advice and go for a 9 tooth.
Cheers all,
Martin.
In conclusion I am gong to purchase a new or recon motor depending ow much!
Will take advice and go for a 9 tooth.
Cheers all,
Martin.
- Fri Sep 09, 2016 10:20 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: What year is my 1275 Midget engine?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2134
Re: What year is my 1275 Midget engine?
Hi all,
Acted on advice,but looks like a duff starter motor!
O.K so what do you recon, 9t or 10t?
Cheers,
Martin.
Acted on advice,but looks like a duff starter motor!
O.K so what do you recon, 9t or 10t?
Cheers,
Martin.
- Mon Sep 05, 2016 10:57 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: What year is my 1275 Midget engine?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2134
What year is my 1275 Midget engine?
Thanks to everyone's advice which has helped me fit a1275Midget engine to my Morris Minor. I need to know what year this engine is so I can make sure I have the right starter motor The starter motor is very sluggish,but was O.K when used on my old 1098 engine. The 1275 looks like a recon engine as t...
- Mon Jun 27, 2016 8:59 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 1098 Distributor
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1615
1098 Distributor
Hi all,
Can I use the 1098 distributor in my 1275 midget engine which I am quite near to fitting,(25D stamped on distributor)
Also can I dispense with the bypass hose?
Many thanks,
Martin.
Can I use the 1098 distributor in my 1275 midget engine which I am quite near to fitting,(25D stamped on distributor)
Also can I dispense with the bypass hose?
Many thanks,
Martin.
- Sat Jun 25, 2016 10:47 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Oil pump cover
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1491
Re: Oil pump cover
Yes Phil,makes sense,many thanks!
- Sat Jun 25, 2016 2:47 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Oil pump cover
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1491
Oil pump cover
Hi all, I am almost ready to fit my 1275 Midget engine. I have a new modified backplate,and a awaiting a new modified flywheel from David Manners,an exceptionally helpful company. My question is this,the oil pump aperture in the new backplate is 93mm and the minor backplate is 89.2mm. The oil pump c...
- Tue Jun 14, 2016 3:23 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 12G940 unleaded head
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1366
Re: 12G940 unleaded head
Hi,
I agree,it's not worth worrying about,it's going on a Midget 1275cc engine about to be fitted to my Morris
Minor.
Hell,I'm 71,I am never going to wear it out!.
Once again many thanks,
Martin.
I agree,it's not worth worrying about,it's going on a Midget 1275cc engine about to be fitted to my Morris
Minor.
Hell,I'm 71,I am never going to wear it out!.
Once again many thanks,
Martin.