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by Spikesdriver
Mon Jan 17, 2022 8:06 pm
Forum: Ex-Government Minors
Topic: Customs and Excise Minor saloons
Replies: 2
Views: 2650

Customs and Excise Minor saloons

I wonder if any of the four-door Minor saloons used by Customs and Excise at Gatwick Airport survive?
Here are BML245H and what I think is BML243H.
They had a roof flashing light and must have had a radio setup too.
Cheers, Tom.
by Spikesdriver
Wed Aug 07, 2019 7:47 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Marina 1275 timing chain tensioner
Replies: 1
Views: 349

Marina 1275 timing chain tensioner

I have a Marina 1275cc "A" (not A+) engine in my van. Does this engine have a timing chain tensioner? Thanks
Tom
by Spikesdriver
Thu Jun 06, 2019 8:09 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Van wheel?
Replies: 6
Views: 975

Van wheel?

I have been given a wheel which reportedly came from a Morris Minor 8 cwt van many years ago. It is marked LP806AW 4 1/2 J.
I can't find this number referenced anywhere. Anyone know anything about it?
Thanks, Tom
by Spikesdriver
Sat Feb 18, 2017 9:58 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Hazard flashers
Replies: 4
Views: 1589

Re: Hazard flashers

thanks for all your helpful comments.
Tom
by Spikesdriver
Fri Feb 17, 2017 2:31 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Hazard flashers
Replies: 4
Views: 1589

Hazard flashers

I have a push-pull Hella switch with three spade connectors on the reverse. I would like to fit hazard flashers to my 1971 van and wonder if anyone has done so and could supply a wiring diagram. I know various kits are available but I wondered if I could use the Hella switch.
Thanks
Tom
by Spikesdriver
Thu Nov 10, 2016 6:35 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275cc upgrade to 1971 Minor van
Replies: 30
Views: 4896

Re: 1275cc upgrade to 1971 Minor van

Well, the Marina A 1275 is finally in and running. Some questions for the brains out there. 1. To get the timing correct, the vacuum piece on my new Accuspark 45D4 electronic dizzy need to be so far anticlockwise that the edge of the vacuum unit needs to be about 1cm inside the oil filter! Temporari...
by Spikesdriver
Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:27 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Marina 1.3 oil pressure take off
Replies: 16
Views: 5582

Re: Marina 1.3 oil pressure take off

Chaps I have the same problem as mentioned originally but can't seem to solve the problem so easily as suggested. I have the 1300 Marina block and I want to use my oil pressure guage and oil pressure warning light switch. I used a T piece on my original 1098 with no problem as there is plenty of roo...
by Spikesdriver
Mon Sep 19, 2016 12:53 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275cc upgrade to 1971 Minor van
Replies: 30
Views: 4896

Re: 1275cc upgrade to 1971 Minor van

Gents Not much done on the 1275 recently but I am back in the groove again with some more questions for the "ones who have done it all before!". My HIF6 carb is from a 1700 Ital, it will be mated to an in/out combined manifold from a MG Metro. Sadly I do not have the appropriate abutment p...
by Spikesdriver
Mon Sep 05, 2016 9:52 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275cc upgrade to 1971 Minor van
Replies: 30
Views: 4896

Re: 1275cc upgrade to 1971 Minor van

bmcecosse, thanks for the tip ref the top hose. That saves a lot of aggro.
Tom
by Spikesdriver
Sat Sep 03, 2016 5:02 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275cc upgrade to 1971 Minor van
Replies: 30
Views: 4896

Re: 1275cc upgrade to 1971 Minor van

Thanks again Phil One of the engine mount bolt holes went right through so that is now blocked, the others were blind. The flywheel is from a 1275 MG Midget. Next to the block it has the metal cut away to lighten it. I have a brand new 1098 clutch to use unless I need a clutch from a 1275. As regard...
by Spikesdriver
Fri Sep 02, 2016 4:36 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275cc upgrade to 1971 Minor van
Replies: 30
Views: 4896

Re: 1275cc upgrade to 1971 Minor van

Gents As I gradually get my head around the various bits and bobs, I wonder what the unused bolts were for on the Marina "A" block. See attached. Also, do I need a clutch from a 1275 or is my new 1098 clutch going to be OK? Thanks Tom[frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1472830560_28...
by Spikesdriver
Tue Aug 23, 2016 7:58 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275cc "A" Marina engine torque settings
Replies: 3
Views: 1146

Re: 1275cc "A" Marina engine torque settings

Thanks chaps, much obliged.
by Spikesdriver
Mon Aug 22, 2016 9:05 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275cc "A" Marina engine torque settings
Replies: 3
Views: 1146

1275cc "A" Marina engine torque settings

Can somebody please advise me of the correct torque settings for the following. Block is "A" Marina 1275. Head is MG Metro "Big Valve".

1. Front pulley bolt. (on crank)
2. Rocker posts.
3. Cylinder head nuts
4. Water pump bolts (two types)
5. Flywheel bolts.
Many thanks
Tom
by Spikesdriver
Sat Jul 30, 2016 5:24 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275cc upgrade to 1971 Minor van
Replies: 30
Views: 4896

Re: 1275cc upgrade to 1971 Minor van

Much smaller scans attached.
Tom
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by Spikesdriver
Sat Jul 30, 2016 9:10 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275cc upgrade to 1971 Minor van
Replies: 30
Views: 4896

Re: 1275cc upgrade to 1971 Minor van

The website is not letting me post images. Will try later.
Tom
by Spikesdriver
Sat Jul 30, 2016 9:05 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275cc upgrade to 1971 Minor van
Replies: 30
Views: 4896

Re: 1275cc upgrade to 1971 Minor van

Here is a picture of the MG Metro big valve head.
I cant see how to add more than a single picture with each message so another shot will be posted separately.
Tom
by Spikesdriver
Fri Jul 29, 2016 5:00 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275cc upgrade to 1971 Minor van
Replies: 30
Views: 4896

Re: 1275cc upgrade to 1971 Minor van

Thanks Phil,
I have asked the seller to call me. I don't know yet if I have been stitched up. The seller even misidentified the carb as an Hif 44 instead of an Hif 6. I am now wondering if the "MG Metro" big valve head with it is really that after all.
Cheers
Tom
by Spikesdriver
Fri Jul 29, 2016 11:20 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275cc upgrade to 1971 Minor van
Replies: 30
Views: 4896

Re: 1275cc upgrade to 1971 Minor van

another view of my block.
Tom[frame]Image[/frame]
by Spikesdriver
Fri Jul 29, 2016 11:19 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275cc upgrade to 1971 Minor van
Replies: 30
Views: 4896

Re: 1275cc upgrade to 1971 Minor van

Gents
thanks for your help, I am beginning to think that I was mis-sold the block as an A+ when it is actually an A.
See attached shots. What are the differences?
Thanks
Tom[frame]Image[/frame]
by Spikesdriver
Thu Jul 28, 2016 3:05 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275cc upgrade to 1971 Minor van
Replies: 30
Views: 4896

Re: 1275cc upgrade to 1971 Minor van

Thanks for your help, the flywheel has 6 bolts.
My block doesn't have the one hole plus Y clamp dizzy connection. It looks the same as my 1098 Minor so I think the Minor 25D or 45D dizzy will fit.
Tom