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by Mr Spigot
Sat Mar 16, 2024 6:10 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Distributor mechanical advance query
Replies: 6
Views: 160

Re: Distributor mechanical advance query

Compression test showed the following:
1; 112 psi
2: 118 psi
3: 120 psi
4: 117 psi
by Mr Spigot
Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:13 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Distributor mechanical advance query
Replies: 6
Views: 160

Re: Distributor mechanical advance query

Yes, I have done that with my other Minor. I am looking for the easy and cheap fixes first and working up from there. New springs ( if the problem) are a lot cheaper than a rebuild at Distributor Doctor.
by Mr Spigot
Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:54 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Distributor mechanical advance query
Replies: 6
Views: 160

Re: Distributor mechanical advance query

The weights move quite freely with no sign of sticking.
by Mr Spigot
Sat Mar 16, 2024 1:32 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Distributor mechanical advance query
Replies: 6
Views: 160

Distributor mechanical advance query

Trying to track down the lack of power in my 1952 MM (918 engine) going uphill (down to 15mph), I have been focusing on the distributor as the car starts and runs fine, ticks over beautifully and will run up to 55mph on the flat, but as soon as it hits a hill, the power drains away. I have checked t...
by Mr Spigot
Tue Mar 12, 2024 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tyre dating
Replies: 7
Views: 308

Re: Tyre dating

Thanks. After many years of sitting in a garage with little use and gathering dust, she is slowly regaining her sparkle (with a lot of elbow grease and grazed knuckles!). I have looked at a range of tyres and will keep with crossplies as she is so original. The Waymaster ones look the most likely ca...
by Mr Spigot
Mon Mar 11, 2024 8:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tyre dating
Replies: 7
Views: 308

Re: Tyre dating

Yes, it is unmolested and only been in 2 families from new. My godfather bought it in 1983 and passed it over to me last year as he is 85 and it needed a new driver to take it out for exercise. I am slowly working my way around it to see what is what!
by Mr Spigot
Mon Mar 11, 2024 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tyre dating
Replies: 7
Views: 308

Re: Tyre dating

Many thanks. It seems these tyres are at least 30 years old! I think I need to change them!
by Mr Spigot
Mon Mar 11, 2024 3:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tyre dating
Replies: 7
Views: 308

Tyre dating

I am trying to work out the age of the tyres on my 1952 MM. The treads are fine but I have not been able to work out how old they are to see if I should replace them. They are crossplies made by Pneumant in the GDR but the tyre codes do not seem to be the 3 or 4 digits shown on all the guides to dat...
by Mr Spigot
Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:13 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Seatbelt rear mounting bracket for convertible
Replies: 6
Views: 189

Re: Seatbelt rear mounting bracket for convertible

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/176250020414?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=4ew3X9NvTHm&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=2BxJulB3QoW&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Would something like this work for you, the supplier says they do various so maybe worth messaging Th...
by Mr Spigot
Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:48 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Seatbelt rear mounting bracket for convertible
Replies: 6
Views: 189

Re: Seatbelt rear mounting bracket for convertible

Thanks. Yes that seems to be the conventional fitting, either drilled into the side of the sill with one bolt or bolted underneath with two bolts. I am after a bracket that raises it, so the belt comes down over the shoulder from a slightly higher point, as in my original photos.
by Mr Spigot
Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:05 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Seatbelt rear mounting bracket for convertible
Replies: 6
Views: 189

Re: Seatbelt rear mounting bracket for convertible

That would be helpful. thanks. Out of interest, how much did they charge?
by Mr Spigot
Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:01 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Seatbelt rear mounting bracket for convertible
Replies: 6
Views: 189

Seatbelt rear mounting bracket for convertible

I want to fit front seatbelts to my 1952 convertible and have all the details about fixing points from the manual (Section R.35). The question I have is where I can obtain a suitable bracket to raise the top mounting so it sits a little higher than just below the bottom of the window sill? I have se...
by Mr Spigot
Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:51 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Blowing exhaust gasket
Replies: 2
Views: 151

Re: Blowing exhaust gasket

Thanks Phil, that is really helpful. The exhaust is a 2 piece stainless system, joined just behind the silencer box. I will loosen it all up and detach the rear pipe and try again with a new gasket. The ESM gasket is expensive at £12.60 + post, but the Morris Register one is much thicker and more su...
by Mr Spigot
Sun Mar 03, 2024 2:48 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Blowing exhaust gasket
Replies: 2
Views: 151

Blowing exhaust gasket

I acquired my 1952 MM in November (918 side valve USHM3 engine) and when driving it home, noticed a 'blatting' sound from the engine under load. When I got home I found the exhaust gasket between the exhaust manifold and exhaust pipe flange had disintegrated. I got a new one from ESM and fitted it, ...
by Mr Spigot
Fri Mar 01, 2024 8:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lighting
Replies: 4
Views: 628

Re: Lighting

I have converted my 1960 car back to an original looking setup using a similar arrangement to mowogg above, putting a dual white/orange LED bulb in the front sidelights. You will need the larger Lucas 488 bulb holder and rubber boot but can fit the 489 lens and retaining ring so it looks original. A...
by Mr Spigot
Sun Feb 25, 2024 5:27 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Dimensions for Series MM battery tray
Replies: 2
Views: 277

Re: Dimensions for Series MM battery tray

Yes, I had seen your very helpful list of batteries and while I have a battery of unknown provenance, I intend to replace it when it finally succumbs with something like a 069. Perhaps I should just leave it big enough to accommodate that and go from there!
by Mr Spigot
Sun Feb 25, 2024 4:56 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Dimensions for Series MM battery tray
Replies: 2
Views: 277

Dimensions for Series MM battery tray

I am sure somebody posted the details for this a month or two ago when I posted for a battery clamp, but the posts seem to have been deleted and I cannot see that I copied the information, but I may just be losing the plot! I am looking for the dimensions of the wooden battery tray which sits under ...
by Mr Spigot
Thu Feb 22, 2024 3:09 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Manifold flange thickness
Replies: 7
Views: 29976

Re: Manifold flange thickness

The gaskets should be lightly smeared with grease. If you have the standard manifolds, they should be the same thickness as far as I recall. I had fitted a Metro inlet manifold, and have a stainless LCB exhaust manifold, hence the difference. A straight edge across them should confirm. The inner nut...
by Mr Spigot
Thu Feb 22, 2024 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TORCH!!
Replies: 21
Views: 1220

Re: TORCH!!

I found Maglites very heavy, unreliable and outclassed by more modern LED torches. I have had a Lenser for a few years and while not cheap, it gives a very powerful light and is strong and durable.
by Mr Spigot
Tue Feb 13, 2024 6:21 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: MM oil filter
Replies: 10
Views: 526

Re: MM oil filter

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