Morris Minor Owners Club

Thanks once again for your invaluable advice.

So, reading between the lines, as the type 9 is already mated to the marina engine it would follow that the flywheel has already been modified. Thus what ESM sells, as shown, would be correct for my set up. What about thrust bearing?

Thanks Phil, but the ESM kit you directed me to says not suitable for 1275 engine.

I have a Traveller which I bought with a 1275cc Marina engine and a Ford Type 9 Five speed gearbox already installed. I am starting to have problems with the clutch and, as it is a non standard installation, I need to know the type/size of replacement clutch and thrust bearing required for replaceme...

As promised, here's an update on the problem. Tilly is now back from my local "magician's workshop" with a very sore smacked bottom! It turned out that it was the electronic ignition module that was causing the problem (Lumenition). Having bought the car from Charles Ware in October 2021, ...

With my limited knowledge (enhanced of course by members on here!), and my lack of ability l am now totally flummoxed. "Tilly" will be going to my local classic car magician - over 50 years experience - next week for a proper diagnosis and smacked bottom! Once she has recovered, I will let...

I am taking all the points made on board. It's slow progress at the moment due to it being a bit too cold to work outside -it was -0.2 overnight here in the Highlands. I have however ordered and awaiting a float bowl kit from ESM. I will let you all know the outcome one way or another.

Again thanks for all the helpful info posted. In the interim I have just changed the fuel pump and coil but the problem still persists! For instance, on initial start up the engine runs fine. On allowing the car to tick over at rest, after about 30 seconds it just cuts out. Start again, same symptom...

Indicators still work during engine cut out time. I thought that if it was fuel related, the engine might have stuttered rather than cut out abruptly.
Again thanks for all the pointers

Thanks for advice. Will carry out checks and monitor situation. The problem mainly occurs after a short, 3-4 weeks, lack of activity. After a run out, Tilly behaves herself. Perhaps it's damp?

Following on from Dotty's car not starting: my 1275cc, electronic ignition, negative earth car, starts and runs for a short while then suddenly dies and then picks up again. Its definitely an electrical problem as, when it dies (sometimes in an embarrassing traffic situation) the electronic rev coun...

Thanks for the replies. Much appreciated.

I am in the process of replacing all the sliding window channels in my Traveller. Windows are out and have cleaned out the drain holes in the lower wood sections. Is it necessary/advisable to make corresponding holes in the new lower channels before fixing?

Great advice and information from this knowledgeable forum.

Excellent response. Thank you.

My Traveller had a Marina 1275 engine fitted when I bought it 6 months ago. I have noticed that the engine identification plate is missing, although I do know the number from paperwork. Is there a way that a new plate can be obtained, stamped with the correct number for installation?

I have now binned the idea - too difficult!

Thanks for the info. I am currently looking at using Mini Clubman rear door wipers as they are "handed". Anyone have any thoughts?

Has anyone installed rear window/doors wipers? If so, how easy/difficult?

Thanks again for all the advice. Much appreciated.