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by Classiccars
Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:19 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch cable
Replies: 12
Views: 356

Re: Clutch cable

Thanks Phil I will make an alloy spacer.
by Classiccars
Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:01 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch cable
Replies: 12
Views: 356

Re: Clutch cable

Thank you.Its a Ford type 9
by Classiccars
Tue Mar 12, 2024 6:43 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch cable
Replies: 12
Views: 356

Re: Clutch cable

Yank you Phil.As I can't imagine I could change a release arm would there be a specific spacing plate or would I have to get one made please.
by Classiccars
Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:36 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch cable
Replies: 12
Views: 356

Re: Clutch cable

This is the cylinder u fitted.It does not advise 1275 but was the same size as the old one
by Classiccars
Mon Mar 11, 2024 10:48 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch cable
Replies: 12
Views: 356

Re: Clutch cable

Hi managed to have a look today and the problem seems to be that the rubber gater on the cylinder has blow open fir some reason.Dint know if you can see from the picture but will have to remove to assess.May be able to put it on again or change the whole thing.Dont know if it is to do with my adjust...
by Classiccars
Sun Mar 10, 2024 1:03 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch cable
Replies: 12
Views: 356

Re: Clutch cable

Thank you all for the advice.Will have a look Saturday to see if it is anything obvious.
by Classiccars
Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:12 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch cable
Replies: 12
Views: 356

Clutch cable

Sounding out as I have not looked yet.But as reversing the clutch pedal went to the floor.Are there any videos or instructions I could follow if the cable needs renewing please.And if so is there a particular one available for my 1275 engine please.
by Classiccars
Sat Mar 02, 2024 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy to help with your Minor
Replies: 2
Views: 199

Re: Happy to help with your Minor

I am sure you will.make many minor and classic owners very happy over time.Knowledge of Classics is very welcome by owners.I hope you get many jobs.Best wishes.
by Classiccars
Sun Feb 18, 2024 8:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1275 Marina engine with active crank case ventilation
Replies: 10
Views: 363

Re: 1275 Marina engine with active crank case ventilation

I had a lot of trouble with mine on a traveller with an ital 1275 engine.Too much oil was pushing out of the breather cylinder for a pcv valve.I put the pipe from rhe breather cylinder to the rocker cover with a pipe pointing up to air.The oil now can't go to air as the pipe points up it goes to lea...
by Classiccars
Fri Feb 16, 2024 6:08 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch advice
Replies: 11
Views: 539

Re: Clutch advice

Thought my clutch was gone and turned put to be a leaky cylinder instead. Also dripping oil on to the clutch bottom.
by Classiccars
Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:15 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Engine rebuild
Replies: 11
Views: 855

Re: Engine rebuild

Some good news as I have found a good engineering company in Brynmawr Wales that do a proper job at a fair price.The hardest part is getting the chap to relieve the car of the engine and return it to the same when done.But I think I see a light at the end of a very long tunnel.Got yo love a moggie t...
by Classiccars
Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Horn wiring - 1953 Series II
Replies: 17
Views: 1076

Re: Horn wiring - 1953 Series II

Cheap Endoscopes available online.They have a light o the end and a screen at the other.Work well.
by Classiccars
Thu Jan 25, 2024 7:51 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine bore
Replies: 2
Views: 429

Re: Engine bore

Thank you Les
by Classiccars
Wed Jan 24, 2024 9:06 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine bore
Replies: 2
Views: 429

Engine bore

Can you please advise what my morris ital A series 1275 engine would originally be bored out to please.Engine rebuilder was asking.
by Classiccars
Wed Jan 24, 2024 6:19 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Engine rebuild
Replies: 11
Views: 855

Re: Engine rebuild

Will do thank you.
by Classiccars
Tue Jan 23, 2024 8:17 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Engine rebuild
Replies: 11
Views: 855

Re: Engine rebuild

Thanks Les to be honest I have been determined to save this traveller and spent a lot towards that.But now had enough as chasing endless issues.Wanting to move on and sell but also tempted to try to fix her so she can go for many more years.If I continue it will depend on rebuilt price as anything I...
by Classiccars
Tue Jan 23, 2024 6:40 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Engine rebuild
Replies: 11
Views: 855

Re: Engine rebuild

Thank you both will look into them further
by Classiccars
Tue Jan 23, 2024 6:39 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Engine rebuild
Replies: 11
Views: 855

Re: Engine rebuild

Thanks both will look in to them further.
by Classiccars
Tue Jan 23, 2024 6:38 pm
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Engine 1275 and Ford type 9 gearbox for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 22564

Re: Engine 1275 and Ford type 9 gearbox for sale

Hi Mark was quoted £600 if I remember correctly but would invite an offer as if I wait for that much I would be waiting a while.I appreciate your talent but cash required as needing to send on moggie.
by Classiccars
Tue Jan 23, 2024 6:33 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine swsp
Replies: 11
Views: 937

Re: Engine swsp

Thank you.