Morris Minor Owners Club

Hi, What is the best material for petrol tank sender unit. I have to replace the cork type on a regular basis. Saw a rubber one advertised as petrol proof but it failed completely within a few months. Screws are still tight when i come to replace gasket.
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Ser11

Bill.

Hi all, Grease arrived today. Cold in garage but it took me approx 15 min to re-assemble. Greased leather seal & casing & switch working a treat--at least 20-25 seconds. Better longer- can always cancel manually. Still to fit to dash. Almost did not renew my subs to MMOC last month but very ...

Thanks again myoldjalopy & other replies. I removed the switch, checked the cotton pad & found it very hard at the point. Fitted a new piece of cotton & grub screw & after some minor adjustment switch operated satisfactorly. Being quite inquisitive, I decided to strip the switch anyw...

Thanks very much myoldjalopy. Very smart reply & very interesting reading. Had a quick read thro & printed off for more detailed read. Nothing that a Moggie owner can't handle with usual care, attention & love. Car bedded for next few salty road months but i will have a go before spring....

Hi, Anyone been brave enough to dismantle & re-assemble said switch. Just got my ser11 back to 1954 by removing flashing indicators (fitted under bumpers) and along with bulbs from ESM I now have bright flashing trafficators. Only problem is that the switch returns very quickly to cancel. With a...

electrolysis. Risking grandmothers & eggs, this is for newbies. Very inexpensive & easy way to remove rust from small items is to use Soda Crystals, water & battery charger. I have used this many times & it also removes paint (Practical Classics 2008). Follow link http://antique-engi...

Re fan blade. Rather late but hope this helps. I had fitted a water temp gauge to my ser11 which showed temp to be aprox 85/90 deg with the single blade. On one of the rare sunny days that we had last summer, i was 10 miles from home when the blade broke in half-- massive clatter & vibration. On...

I had this problem when I bought my 54 splittie 3 years ago. I had previously read that ordinary household vinegar was a good rust remover. Chucked two ltrs, left it overnight and then gave it a good shake. Lots of muck came out. Now when i visually check my in line filter, it is as clean as a whist...

Hi, Is it possible to replace the front window draught excluders on my 4 door ser11 S/Screen with everything in situ. Just received replacements from ESM & hope that i can slide them in with the window being wound up & down as i work. Have had the frame out in the past to repl door handle --...

Sorry folks--jumped the gun -- went for a run today and within a mile hot air belching out- Had to turn switch down!!! Yesterday only fast tickover on driveway obviously not enough pressure in system. Well pleased. Thanks for replies.

Bill.

Hi, Just fitted round heater to my 54 splitscreen. New mechanical take off valve, hoses & return to btm of rad. Flushed & refilled system. Run engine up to operating temp but heater hose only gets hot as far as bulkhead. Removed hose from btm of rad, connected garden hose & water flowed ...

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Starting handle test this am & nothing on 1 & 2. 3 & 4 ok. Water drained & head off and yes - gasket blown. Now for clean up & rebuild.


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Help. Ser 11 going great all summer BUT on a run today & almost home we had a sudden misfire. Nursed home & began checking. Removing both No1 & 2 leads made no diff to engine. Running on 3 & 4. Good spark at plugs which were dry . Points badly pitted so replaced & set to 15 thou....

Thanks for that. Will increase exhaust clearances to 15 thou.
Cheers,

Bill

Thanks for replies, head converted prior to my purchase last year. Had rocker cover off to repaint and found clearances well above stated. Original hand book states 12 thou for all so i reset them. After all back and running when i had this thought re hotter running.
Regards,

Bill

Hi,
Question. If cyl head has been converted to run on unleaded, do tappet clearances need to be increased? Engine run slightly hotter?
Regards,
Bill. 54 ser 11

Hi, Found a classic car workshop on my doorstep - well 50 mile round trip. Removed speedo head & paid him a visit. Two days later head was ready to pick up. He had stripped, cleaned & lubricated it. I lightly greased, re-routed the cable & fitted speedo . Road test & not a waver. JOB...

54 Split screen - juke box dash. Speedo wobbled + - 20 mph at approx 40. Now it goes from zero to opp end. Have checked cable from g/box end & feels smooth. About to remove head to have a look. Cable seems to have weird route from head, goes left behind dash and enters engine comp in the near si...

Hi,
As a finale, posted my mounts back to Moss Europe and received a full refund no problem. KAV 602 back to normal-- pleasure to drive.
Bill

Hey Ho Thanks all. Found my old mounts in the recycle bin. Certainly showing their age but aren't we all? (speaking for myself-12 yrs older than my Morris) I cleaned them up and used Back to Black on them and they look ok. Certainly soft but fatter than the new ones which are very hard. Spent Sat am...