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by markattard
Thu May 04, 2006 9:24 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: steering rack vs gearbox seal
Replies: 2
Views: 926

Probably the engine would get worn before the seal does! Tanx
by markattard
Thu May 04, 2006 8:12 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: steering rack vs gearbox seal
Replies: 2
Views: 926

steering rack vs gearbox seal

Hi could anyone pl advice on the correct gap between the steering rack outer pipe and the upper gearbox rubber seal?

In my case they seem to be touching but no unusual vibration is evident when the engine is running.
by markattard
Wed May 03, 2006 8:52 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Trafficator Fitting
Replies: 3
Views: 1421

Hi SR,

could you please re attach image for trafficator steup ?

tanx
by markattard
Wed May 03, 2006 8:10 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Trafficator bracket?
Replies: 1
Views: 903

Trafficator bracket?

Finally got hold of a pair of good 2nd hand trafficators, but I think I'm missing some kind of bracket to fix them to the body, the car is a 2 door model.

Any ideas anyone?
by markattard
Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:27 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Help!
Replies: 16
Views: 2511

Back to my problem......actually it was a blown up gasket!!! between cylinders 2 and 3. Could anyone judge what could have gone wrong? The engine is practically new, rebored, new pistons and rings, faced C/Head, new water and oil pumps Quite odd since my late father had travelled 100s of 1000's of m...
by markattard
Mon Apr 24, 2006 7:54 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: 1953 series 2 bonnet sense
Replies: 3
Views: 1066

thanks bigs
by markattard
Mon Apr 24, 2006 12:18 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: 1953 series 2 bonnet sense
Replies: 3
Views: 1066

1953 series 2 bonnet sense

What should a seriesII 1953 model bonnet have as chrome morif?

a. "M" Motif and acute tip bull Motif or
b. Pain chrome curved strip and the shorter bull motif
by markattard
Sun Apr 23, 2006 11:51 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Help!
Replies: 16
Views: 2511

Help!

Can anyone diagnose this fault please: Newly rebored 1098 (+60) engine, new pistons with electronic ignition kit fitted, working fine till today After a 10 mile journey (still working fine) the car developed these Symptoms; working erratically, like firing on 3 cylinders, but none of the spark plugs...
by markattard
Thu Mar 02, 2006 7:11 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: taps at the water outlet elbow
Replies: 9
Views: 1839

taps at the water outlet elbow

Since the threads at the water outlet elbow are anything but what they should be, I think I nead to tap them through, any idea please what taps should I use?
by markattard
Thu Mar 02, 2006 2:26 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: correct prop shaft measurement
Replies: 5
Views: 1053

thanks, in fact the shaft which has the parallel yokes has the right measurement as well, that solves it then...
by markattard
Thu Mar 02, 2006 1:30 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: correct prop shaft measurement
Replies: 5
Views: 1053

cam, are the yokes parallell or diplaced through an angle?
by markattard
Thu Mar 02, 2006 1:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Update on the restoration of my MM
Replies: 200
Views: 52666

hi cam just wanted to know if they are the same from yoke to yoke and if yokes are parallel or skewed, one of the shafts I have has the yoke turned at an angle of about 30 deg or so...
by markattard
Thu Mar 02, 2006 9:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Update on the restoration of my MM
Replies: 200
Views: 52666

Can u pl measure the prop shaft for me since it's probaly out...
by markattard
Thu Mar 02, 2006 8:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Update on the restoration of my MM
Replies: 200
Views: 52666

Hi onne, where can i get hold of a chromed cheese grater grille for my series II? BTY are they the same ?
by markattard
Thu Mar 02, 2006 8:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Update on the restoration of my MM
Replies: 200
Views: 52666

Hi onne, where can i get hold of a chromed cheese grater grille for my series II? BTY are they the same ?
by markattard
Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:27 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: correct prop shaft measurement
Replies: 5
Views: 1053

correct prop shaft measurement

Can anyone pl tell me what is the correct length of the prop shaft? I ended up with two shafts one 42 in and the other 44.5 in (omitting both yokes)
by markattard
Fri Feb 24, 2006 3:34 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Classic Clutches of coventry
Replies: 1
Views: 845

Classic Clutches of coventry

Has anyone ever used these?

http://shop.morrisminorspares.co.uk/pop ... p?pID=2435

Since the above kit is only £ 49, and a Borg and Beck kit is £70, I presume there's quite a leap in quality between them....
by markattard
Fri Feb 24, 2006 2:35 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: top chrome rings
Replies: 3
Views: 932

top chrome rings

Anybody knows where I could get hold of a set of piston rings having chromed topmost rings?

Apparently these are better for sliding up and down the bore....any comments?
by markattard
Mon Feb 20, 2006 11:46 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Marina rocker arms
Replies: 5
Views: 1436

Marina rocker arms

I kindly need some info since I'm fitting a Marina rocker set onto a 1098 engine....Is anything different from the original rockers?
by markattard
Mon Feb 20, 2006 11:43 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: propeller shaft
Replies: 9
Views: 1908

I wonder why it should make a difference, I mean once it's pefectly balanced and rotates it should behave the same in both clockwise and anti clockwise motion......