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by stuupnorth
Thu May 29, 2025 7:13 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rebuilt steering rack
Replies: 3
Views: 3703

Re: Rebuilt steering rack

i got a rack from ESM last year
and as always ESM couldn't be any more helpful sent the old rack back and the
surcharge was returned asap
would have no problem recommending them
by stuupnorth
Tue Mar 11, 2025 6:22 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: ESM Anti Roll Bar
Replies: 4
Views: 1352

Re: ESM Anti Roll Bar

hi mate any pictures of the brackets damper mounts might be able to fab some up at work? stu j I managed to get a Owen Burton/ESM antiroll bar for a lot less than the ESM asking price by asking on this site if anyone had a spare/NOS item. I have had a antiroll bar fitted to my Minor for many years a...
by stuupnorth
Thu Mar 06, 2025 10:02 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fitting a brake reservoir / header tank
Replies: 46
Views: 16079

Re: Fitting a brake reservoir / header tank

hi declan
could you send me the price of this great bit kit please
Declan_Burns wrote: Mon Mar 03, 2025 12:11 pm It is indeed, and updated over the past few years!
Here is a photo of the kit. It is also available with the metal can as an alternative.
Regards
Declan
by stuupnorth
Sun Feb 02, 2025 2:04 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Quarterlight
Replies: 0
Views: 5577

Quarterlight

hi all
can anyone tell me what is the thread type for the screws that hold on the Quarterlight hinges??
item 3 on the picture
https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/en-gb/fro ... 11--09--01
cheers stu
by stuupnorth
Tue Nov 05, 2024 4:04 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Anti roll bar
Replies: 13
Views: 2290

Re: Anti roll bar

again many thanks for the pictures and the info about your set-up :tu1: :tu1:
and as for smooth roads in the UK some hope LOL
by stuupnorth
Tue Nov 05, 2024 11:39 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Anti roll bar
Replies: 13
Views: 2290

Re: Anti roll bar

very interested in the tie bar set up
any more info on this the whole front end looks amazing very trick
any more pics of the set up
cheers
by stuupnorth
Sat Nov 02, 2024 6:55 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Anti roll bar
Replies: 13
Views: 2290

Re: Anti roll bar

:tu1: cheers
by stuupnorth
Sat Nov 02, 2024 3:36 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Anti roll bar
Replies: 13
Views: 2290

Re: Anti roll bar

hi
any pics of the anti roll bar ends attached to the front suspension arms??
cheers
by stuupnorth
Sun Aug 25, 2024 4:04 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: steering rack
Replies: 1
Views: 2727

steering rack

hi all
is there a 'right way'/ easy way ' to remove the steering rack ?
i was wondering if it can be removed without taking off the track rod ends
cheers
by stuupnorth
Sat May 04, 2024 3:52 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: marina tie bars
Replies: 1
Views: 394

marina tie bars

Hi
I'm thinking of fitting a set of marina tie rods to my Morris
are the threads the same as the Morris ie 3/8" bsf ??
cheers Stu
by stuupnorth
Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many of you can weld, and how did you learn?
Replies: 30
Views: 9931

Re: How many of you can weld, and how did you learn?

Have been welding since leaving the RAF about 35+ years ago
mostly off shore (based in Aberdeen) equipment normal mig and flux core and some tig in the past
by stuupnorth
Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:18 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Spotlights
Replies: 23
Views: 5844

Re: Spotlights

hi again just to i agree about the lights not being great for driving on back road (of which there are plenty i use up here in the north east Scotland and when it gets dark very quickly once the 'clocks go back') so as a safety point I'm all for it and in fact have them fitted to mine because of tha...
by stuupnorth
Sat Mar 09, 2024 10:08 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Spotlights
Replies: 23
Views: 5844

Re: Spotlights

hi all Just a wee reply with regard to led bulbs in Morris minor i was under the impression that you could fit them as the MOT manual states that you can if the vehicle is pre April 1986 i saw this https://www.garagetalkonline.co.uk/news/the-law-around-classic-cars-and-led-lighting also The DVSA say...
by stuupnorth
Sat Oct 14, 2023 11:07 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: LED Indicator help
Replies: 13
Views: 10264

Re: LED Indicator help

Hi mate
i used this company and ordered on the 12v ones
https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/collec ... electronic
hope that helps
Stu
by stuupnorth
Sat Aug 19, 2023 12:25 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear Suspension Overhaul Advice please
Replies: 73
Views: 282594

Re: Rear Suspension Overhaul Advice please

Has anyone fitted this and what is the verdict. https://www.morrisminorspares.com/rear-suspension-axle-propshaft-c87/rear-suspension-c89/telescopic-damper-conversion-kit-rear-gas-p831352 hi mate I have this fitted to my Morris its been on the car for 3-4 years and no problems (although the shocks i...
by stuupnorth
Sun Jul 16, 2023 1:57 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 5.5x14 Smoothie wheels
Replies: 1
Views: 560

5.5x14 Smoothie wheels

Hi all thinking of fitting a set of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144693033431?hash=item21b06079d7:g:xMIAAOSwTUtjB21~&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAABACi7vKj%2Bwqx9fveNnSKTNgqaZWMBFA1xL5QDwpDCs326bf9pxWiLSmTJssVrPmgSm5kFF%2BS2Y1Db4a%2B6BC6drdzSp34DCAgnOHD%2B8%2FEmqy5eXTbYdUtDRXGZylnwDK3RRmuC7%2BeGr8iXna...
by stuupnorth
Fri Jul 07, 2023 11:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: National Rally 2023
Replies: 25
Views: 8777

Re: National Rally 2023

hi all just home after a weeks hols ' down south' taking in the nationals just a point about the distance I travelled from Aberdeen ( modern car admittedly) and just done a mileage check on AA planner and the distance from Aberdeen to Kelmarsh was 465 miles and to Droitwich was 438 miles not much in...
by stuupnorth
Sun Jan 08, 2023 6:57 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Number plate history
Replies: 3
Views: 3360

Re: Number plate history

hi mate
looks like it was first reg'd in Somerset
according to https://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/registr ... etters.htm
by stuupnorth
Tue Nov 01, 2022 8:09 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: heater hose
Replies: 9
Views: 4803

Re: heater hose

Many thanks to all took the time to reply
will order this week
by stuupnorth
Mon Oct 31, 2022 7:41 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: heater hose
Replies: 9
Views: 4803

heater hose

Hi all
just a quick question about heater hose
ESM list 2 types 59" and 36" lengths
the 59" is for an early rad take off
my Morris is a 1960 model would i be right in thinking the 36" one is right for my motor??
cheers