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by Grumpy21
Wed Oct 25, 2023 9:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thanks all but I'm off for now
Replies: 1
Views: 427

Thanks all but I'm off for now

Many thanks to all who have helped me either directly or indirectly over the last 3 years with my Morris. I've moved on to pastures new for now so won't bother you anymore for the time being. What great little cars these are! And what a terrific resource this is. If my new acquisition has even half ...
by Grumpy21
Tue Sep 05, 2023 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rear dampers (shock absorbers)
Replies: 6
Views: 761

Re: rear dampers (shock absorbers)

I have spax adjustable dampers all round on my current saloon. My previous traveller had functioning lever arms all round. The difference is quite startling. The spax were initially too stiff for my liking so I set the softer, two clicks from softest compared to 8. The ride is very accomplished and ...
by Grumpy21
Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:23 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: A breathing question
Replies: 17
Views: 1959

Re: A breathing question

You may also find, as I did, that sorting out the breather system reduces or even eliminates oil leaks you may have.

My traveller left a trail of oil not unlike the Torrey Canyon did in the 60s until the breather was sorted out.
by Grumpy21
Sun Aug 06, 2023 9:09 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: changes to historic status
Replies: 6
Views: 1494

Re: changes to historic status

Yep, the saloon is about 60kg lighter but not sufficient to account for the significant difference in braking quality. The pal I sold the traveller to changed the front shoes to old stock asbestos shoes (!!!!) and he says braking is now much better than with the mintex shoes I fitted. The saloon has...
by Grumpy21
Sun Aug 06, 2023 8:57 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: changes to historic status
Replies: 6
Views: 1494

Re: changes to historic status

Best I can advise is that it’s a very common modification and I’ve never heard of anyone having issues with maintaining historical car status. The whole disc/drum brake question has been discussed at great length and the merits and pitfalls are very well documented. I felt my traveller needed better...
by Grumpy21
Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FOOTMAN JAMES CLUB INSURANCE
Replies: 11
Views: 1737

Re: FOOTMAN JAMES CLUB INSURANCE

I know insurance varies widely in price according to many factors (location, driver history, annual mileage etc) but that seems expensive. Mine was £67 fully comprehensive this year with Adrian Flux (and it includes breakdown cover as well). That is based on 3,000 miles per annum and the car always...
by Grumpy21
Fri Aug 04, 2023 8:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FOOTMAN JAMES CLUB INSURANCE
Replies: 11
Views: 1737

Re: FOOTMAN JAMES CLUB INSURANCE

I’ve always used AIB specialist insurers and this year the premium went up by about 10%, a quick phone call reduced it by a similar percentage to lower than last year. They managed to find an introductory incentive and added that (or reduced it). I said nothing but I thought they always had to offer...
by Grumpy21
Thu Jul 27, 2023 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Everyday Modifications For Your Morris Minor.
Replies: 11
Views: 1908

Re: Everyday Modifications For Your Morris Minor.

Just ordered a copy from Amazon at £15.99.
by Grumpy21
Mon Jul 10, 2023 8:40 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: New springs longer than old ones
Replies: 19
Views: 2701

Re: New springs longer than old ones

ESM said it was not uncommon to have to remove a little material from the chassis rail in the area behind the rear shackle on some cars, particularly those that have had new front hangers which have not been welded in precisely the correct place. The measurement between the centre of each shackle p...
by Grumpy21
Sun Jul 09, 2023 5:35 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: New springs longer than old ones
Replies: 19
Views: 2701

Re: New springs longer than old ones

these are mine as fitted about 18months ago, you can see the spring almost in contact with the chassis.
by Grumpy21
Sat Jul 08, 2023 10:49 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: New springs longer than old ones
Replies: 19
Views: 2701

Re: New springs longer than old ones

I had exactly this when I fitted new springs to my traveller last year. They will fit but the angle of the rear shackles will be too acute and they will hit the chassis. After a little research I found a solution which involved grinding and cutting away the flange on the chassis rail and re-welding ...
by Grumpy21
Thu Jul 06, 2023 10:15 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear Suspension Overhaul Advice please
Replies: 73
Views: 185712

Re: Rear Suspension Overhaul Advice please

I found something odd. The ‘old’ plate had been manufactured in two pieces, a flat plat and a tubular section pressed together. The tubular section had worked loose on both sides and wasn’t locating the pin securely. The ‘new’ plate was a single piece pressing with the pin hole pressed through and s...
by Grumpy21
Thu Jul 06, 2023 9:12 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear Suspension Overhaul Advice please
Replies: 73
Views: 185712

Re: Rear Suspension Overhaul Advice please

I fitted the ESM kit last year, bit of an issue fitting the pins to the spring hanger but otherwise more straightforward than expected. Some photos in my post, last couple show position of axle stand with timber packer. I did one side at a time as all round access wasn't possible. https://board.mmo...
by Grumpy21
Thu Jul 06, 2023 11:50 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear Suspension Overhaul Advice please
Replies: 73
Views: 185712

Re: Rear Suspension Overhaul Advice please

svenedin wrote: Thu Jul 06, 2023 10:00 am Ah right. Actually on the bracket. Doesn’t that make it really awkward getting the spring out and refitting though?
No, the beauty of where I put the blocks is that the entire rear of the car is free from obstructions. The springs come out towards the rear in any case
by Grumpy21
Thu Jul 06, 2023 9:55 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear Suspension Overhaul Advice please
Replies: 73
Views: 185712

Re: Rear Suspension Overhaul Advice please

In the car (wife driving) so wobbly pic. But I’ve highlighted the place
by Grumpy21
Thu Jul 06, 2023 8:31 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear Suspension Overhaul Advice please
Replies: 73
Views: 185712

Re: Rear Suspension Overhaul Advice please

Sorry to hear of your accident. I can only explain what I did and felt very comfortable with. I'm lucky to have a mid rise lift but that still has to make contact with the body at some point. The front is easy as it lifts on the forward 'chassis' legs but at the rear I use two wooden blocks (6x4x2 i...
by Grumpy21
Wed Jul 05, 2023 10:27 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear Suspension Overhaul Advice please
Replies: 73
Views: 185712

Re: Rear Suspension Overhaul Advice please

sorry, by blocks I mean sturdy blocks on top of good axle stands to spread the load. I'm not advocating supporting the car on a mish-mash of assorted bit of timber.
by Grumpy21
Wed Jul 05, 2023 7:25 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear Suspension Overhaul Advice please
Replies: 73
Views: 185712

Re: Rear Suspension Overhaul Advice please

you will need 4 axle stands, two to support the body and two to support the axle. I wouldn't use a plank across the chassis just stout blocks on either side - the exhaust will probably be in the way of a plank
by Grumpy21
Wed Jul 05, 2023 4:37 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear Suspension Overhaul Advice please
Replies: 73
Views: 185712

Re: Rear Suspension Overhaul Advice please

Hi. I did exactly this a year or so ago and everything proceeded quite as expected with just a couple of exceptions. The front rear spring pin and plates were a bu99er to get off. In the end I cut the heads off the two small bolts and removed the complete assembly that way. As the replacement kit in...
by Grumpy21
Thu Jun 29, 2023 9:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rear spax telescopic shocks
Replies: 5
Views: 1493

Re: Rear spax telescopic shocks

So you have a similar set up? And yes some of the rubber bushes are on their way out, serviceable for now but will need replacing over winter.