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by Grabsplatter
Fri May 13, 2022 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trafficators
Replies: 16
Views: 2780

Re: Trafficators

My '58 two door has trafficators fitted with flashing LEDs, and they certainly appear to be immediately understood by all (which they never were with the original non-flashing bulbs!). It also has flashers which I only ever use for turning right at roundabouts, as the trafficators are outside the fi...
by Grabsplatter
Fri Feb 18, 2022 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gearbox Needed
Replies: 5
Views: 522

Re: Gearbox Needed

There is another possibility - double declutch.
by Grabsplatter
Sat Feb 12, 2022 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Air filters
Replies: 3
Views: 371

Air filters

It just occurred to me that, as Morris changed the Minor air filter a few times, is any one type actually better in any way than the others?
by Grabsplatter
Sat Feb 12, 2022 5:04 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: New key, new problem.
Replies: 20
Views: 1742

Re: New key, new problem.

Yes, I realise you require the early type which is just an ignition switch - hence typing that into google NOT ebay. Why limit yourself to searching on ebay? Most search engines will do exactly that - and search!! I did search Google, and called many minor specialists - all were out of stock and di...
by Grabsplatter
Wed Feb 09, 2022 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: modern ish cars on e10 fuel
Replies: 13
Views: 1311

Re: modern ish cars on e10 fuel

My Ford Fiesta (2015), Morris Minor (1961) & Land Rover 3.9 V8 (Carbs) all drive exactly the same as before. Seems very odd that these relatively modern vehicles should be coughing and spluttering. Mine is on a 17 plate. Runs absolutely fine as I said above. When I see these horror stories, I d...
by Grabsplatter
Tue Feb 08, 2022 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: modern ish cars on e10 fuel
Replies: 13
Views: 1311

Re: modern ish cars on e10 fuel

My 1.0 three pot Ford Focus was doing 47.2 mpg on 98 octane. On E10 it's doing 47.3mpg. All fuel has been bought from the same petrol station, so there's no difference in brand. If anything, I'd have expected mpg to drop purely because it's now winter(ish), which means more running on the modern equ...
by Grabsplatter
Sun Feb 06, 2022 10:57 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: New key, new problem.
Replies: 20
Views: 1742

Re: New key, new problem.

Yes, I realise that. Mine is the same. Out of interest, I googled "Morris Minor Ignition Switch". There seems to be no shortage of them for sale? Yes, late type (no starter button) are easy to find new and used. Early type (starter button) can be found used on eBay without keys, but try f...
by Grabsplatter
Sat Feb 05, 2022 7:28 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: New key, new problem.
Replies: 20
Views: 1742

Re: New key, new problem.

I agree about the (lack of) security - by today's standards anyway - but is it really that difficult to get hold of a replacement ignition switch now? Perhaps I've been particularly lucky but I've never had any problem getting parts for my Minors. It seems it's easy to get the later switch with thr...
by Grabsplatter
Sat Feb 05, 2022 7:26 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: WHATS THIS PIPE?
Replies: 5
Views: 558

Re: WHATS THIS PIPE?

Difficult to guess without seeing it, but if it's the fuel line, that would explain the car not starting. Was there a smell of petrol?
by Grabsplatter
Thu Feb 03, 2022 6:52 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: New key, new problem.
Replies: 20
Views: 1742

Re: New key, new problem.

taupe wrote: Wed Jan 12, 2022 8:53 pm Is it this type?

on ebay...

switch morris.jpg

3H810

Taupe
That fits fine. It's all working (although I'll probably go back in to tidy up a bit). Many thanks for spotting that.
by Grabsplatter
Wed Jan 19, 2022 4:53 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: New key, new problem.
Replies: 20
Views: 1742

Re: New key, new problem.

taupe wrote: Wed Jan 12, 2022 8:53 pm Is it this type?

on ebay...

switch morris.jpg

3H810

Taupe
It's similar, but the back is different. I'll see when it arrives. I'll still try to find a new one though - I think I'd be happier with one that hasn't seen a few decades of work ;-)
by Grabsplatter
Wed Jan 19, 2022 4:38 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: New key, new problem.
Replies: 20
Views: 1742

Re: New key, new problem.

So, I've managed to get the switch out, given it some WD40, and a couple of taps, but still no joy. As it's in the 'off' position, I've no chance of getting the barrel out. Seems these two position switches come up on eBay, but not with keys, and I've already got one that won't turn... Here's hoping...
by Grabsplatter
Wed Jan 12, 2022 10:53 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: New key, new problem.
Replies: 20
Views: 1742

Re: New key, new problem.

I've not attempted removal yet.
by Grabsplatter
Wed Jan 12, 2022 7:06 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: New key, new problem.
Replies: 20
Views: 1742

Re: New key, new problem.

That's far from the worst idea. I'll give that a go.
by Grabsplatter
Wed Jan 12, 2022 5:50 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: New key, new problem.
Replies: 20
Views: 1742

New key, new problem.

So, I cleverly decided it might be nice to have a spare set of keys. The door/boot one works fine, but then I tried the ignition key, which seemed slightly notchy as it went in, but it won't turn. Never mind, I thought, I've still got the old one! Well, now that won't turn either, and it's now also ...
by Grabsplatter
Wed Jan 12, 2022 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interior opinions needed
Replies: 5
Views: 567

Re: Interior opinions needed

I'd be surprised if my interior was the original, unless it was extremely well looked after, but boy, does it have 'that' smell! As for the seats - my driver's seat is certainly not modern, but it's not what the good people at Morris fitted either. I was told it was from a Wolseley 1500, although it...
by Grabsplatter
Mon Jan 03, 2022 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chassis number
Replies: 9
Views: 761

Re: Chassis number

Well, having double checked the V5, it does show a P, which apparently is Pale Ivory. If that is correct, something strange appears to have happened, as that colour wasn't available until a few months after mine found its first owner... So, how did mine leave the factory painted a colour that wouldn...
by Grabsplatter
Mon Jan 03, 2022 11:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chassis number
Replies: 9
Views: 761

Re: Chassis number

It should be quoted on your documentation such as the V5C and more recent MOT test receipts. What's happened to the chassis number plate as that would obviously have it! By quoting the car number to the British Motor Museum at Gaydon, you could get a Heritage Certificate and that would provide the ...
by Grabsplatter
Sun Jan 02, 2022 9:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chassis number
Replies: 9
Views: 761

Re: Chassis number

As I understand it, the number on that plate is the number stamped onto the car body itself (body number?) preceded by numbers/letters that identify the body style, colour, etc. I've got the number that's stamped onto the actual body, and I'd like to know what the complete version on that plate shou...
by Grabsplatter
Sun Jan 02, 2022 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chassis number
Replies: 9
Views: 761

Chassis number

Does anyone know what should precede the body number on a 1958 2 door in cream?

I've looked at the information on the potteries mmoc, and although it does show that cream was a colour offered at the right time, it doesn't have a paint code for cream.