Morris Minor Owners Club

Phil Must be having a thicko moment but don't understand... " BMC/BL did a similar modification to the peg locking washer but made the mistake of retaining the 3/8" end of the locking washer " Does that mean that they left the locking plate secured under the head bolt not the pedastal...

" One thing that has not been mentioned so far is that the quality of the tubing to the remote reservoir as supplied in disc brake kits is not satisfactory. Many owners have found that this plastic tubing weeps and leaks almost immediately. Much better to use kunifer brake pipe. If I was ever t...

I have remotes resevoirs for both the brakes and clutch , just makes checking and topping up quicker/ easier. You don't need big remotes ( unless you have a major leak..... )


John ;-)

" Your original comment and your photo don't match the standard set-up."

Well spotted, it is nowhere near standard , with a heavy gauge cable from Battery ( -ve ) earth to starter mounting via body connection...

John ;-)

( 37 years Electrical Engineering )

" That is an interesting engine steady bracket by the damper - has it got a slot instead of a plain hole? "

Yes, just a length of screwed s/s, slotted brackets at both ends, makes for easier removal.

John ;-)

P.S. There is a spring washer and plain washer on the cable fixing.

No problem putting a torque wrench on them....

John ;-)

I think we'll have to disagree on that... " The amperage cranking the engine over for a Minor is only around 110-120 Amps. " As Lance Corporal Jones would say , " They wouldn't like that up 'em... " All I can say is that my cranking improved after I re-routed the Earth straight f...

I took mine down to where the engine earth lead bolts to the body , there are a lot of amps there when cranking...

John ;-)

The Blurb...

" This replaces your existing coil lead and gives a multispark of 5 sparks on your spark plugs. "

https://www.spitfirefuelcatalyst.co.uk/ ... multispark


Hmmmm.

John

My holes are hidden by the mirror fixings...

John ;-)

Tim

Sorry for the delay ( Birthday) , this OK ?
John ;-)

... or you could reinforce the plastic fittings by filling with JBWeld prior to fitting,,,

Works a treat..

John ;-)

How about £5 plus p and P ?

John ;-)

Should have one in the shed, where are you?

John ;-)
Manchester

Don
Yes, I think so , " we’re just establishing a flat surface to start from. " , with the first feeler gauge , the rocker arm could be indented...

John ;-)

Supplemental Information & Instructions for 386-205 or MRD1299 Valve Lash Adjuster (Clik-Adjust) All British Cars with Overhead Valves The Clik-Adjust method of valve adjustment does not use a feeler gauge. Instead, the tool is used to tighten the adjusting screw until the gap between the rocker...

The data card that I have with the SPQR adjuster that I have shows the following for BMC engines A Type - Excluding Cooper S Clearance .012in 8 Clicks 7/16" AF Socket B Type Clearance .015in 8 Clicks 1/2" AF Socket C Type Clearance .015in 7 Clicks 9/16" AF Socket Cooper S Clearance .0...

I believe both V5s have been cancelled ? Problems with the IVA ?

John

Not on DVLA.

https://www.mathewsons.co.uk/auction/lo ... 6&pn=1&g=1

John ;-)

... and then you have the different thicknesses of the radiator cores...

John ;-)