Morris Minor Owners Club

Can anyone remind me when I need to re-torque the manifold nuts - I've covered about 250 miles since fitting a new LCB exhaust manifold, so about 15 heat cycles. Thought it was about 500 miles but can't find anything to support that!

Thanks Bill

I did consider that but your endorsement gave me the courage to try it out. Pleased to say it worked like a treat!

Does anyone have some good suggestions for releasing a stubborn exhaust section? I’ve tried soaking the joint in penetrating oil, and heating with a blow torch (not oxy-acetylene) before hitting against a pair of U-bolts clamped around the pipe with a club hammer but it won’t budge. I need to re-ass...

Does anyone know of any decent autojumbles taking place this summer, ideally in the southeast, where I might find Morris parts? Was thinking of going to Beaulieu’s spring event but comments I read online suggested that it (and especially the September one) had become a victim of its own success, wit...

Thanks everyone, that's great - sounds like Fineline tape is the way to go!

Has anyone painted coachlines on a Morris saloon who could give me some guidance? Sadly, a Buegler pinstriping tool is beyond my reach but a friend has offered to loan me some proper signwriter’s brushes. I’ll be using Humbrol enamel paint. However, I’m not sure if my hand is steady enough to paint ...

Thanks guys, good to know.

In that case, would anyone know which are the better brands of new carbon thrust bearings and who sells them? EMS, perhaps?

Has anyone fitted a roller bearing thrust release? What are they like? I think I heard there might be an issue with the way it aligns in the clutch fork, but I would have throught that since the thrust bearing is free to swivel in the u-shaped cups of the clutch fork, there wouldn't be a problem? ht...

I’ve heard rumours that ethanol levels in Esso super unleaded are rising, and wondering if there’s any truth to this. The standard line is that Esso Synergy Supreme 99 can contain up to 5% ethanol, but it appeared that super unleaded sold in the south and some other areas was reported to contain no ...

Thanks Steve - that sounds perfect for coachlining!

Could anyone recommend the best tape and technique for painting coachlines using Humbrol enamel paint? I’ve heard Frog Tape is very good and see it’s available in two types, with green for multisurface and yellow for delicate surfaces. Which should I use? Also, I’m guessing I should degrease the sur...

Does anyone know whether the baseplates on the Lucas 23D4 and 25D4 distributors are interchangeable?

Thanks.

Strange question for the MMOC board, I know, but has anyone attended the Le Mans Classic who could share their thoughts? I thought it might be a bit like the Monaco Classic Grand Prix I went to a few years back but the Le Mans Classic is massive and hellishly expensive by comparison! Basic tickets c...

Thanks guys - will check out the under-axle option and also call Powerflow. And yes, 1 5/8-inch bore!

In the meantime, I'd be interested to hear from anyone with a Maniflow system on their car that I could have a look at!

I want to replace the exhaust system on my 1275cc Minor, which is fitted with the CS Autoclassics/MM Centre rear suspension system. This uses radius arms to locate the axle, which limit the amount of space for the up-an-over part of the exhaust, so I need to get a system custom made or adapt a propr...

Thanks Phil - I have Chris's contact details but can't seem to reach him. My enquiry is actually more of a social matter than a query with the suspension system - I’d got to know him well over the years, and the last time we spoke I said I’d visit when I was in the area. I’m wondering if he’s since ...

Is anyone in touch with Chris Street, who used to run Minor specialists CS Autoclasscis?

I've been trying to call him on his home number in Shepton Mallet, but it appears he may have moved. I last spoke to his wife, Celia, in (I think) early 2023.

Sorry to hear that - he was a nice guy and certainly knew his stuff (he once helped me sort a rough running problem in minutes).

Ah, my mistake - I'd been looking at another post by Islip Minor earlier!

Thanks guys

I'll check out the Maniflow system, which has the 1-5/8 diameter Islip Minor recommends.

However, I’m nervous about the back box running close to the fuel tank – how much clearance is there?