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by Minor49
Sat Jul 27, 2024 6:57 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: MM front Shock Absorbers
Replies: 0
Views: 5558

MM front Shock Absorbers

Bows anyone know of a source for shock absorbers for the early MM with 3 bolt fixing please
John
by Minor49
Mon Jul 22, 2024 10:59 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: MM Brake issues
Replies: 7
Views: 3646

Re: MM Brake issues

One other thing I thought of is packing under the adjuster, has anyone tried that?
Thanks John
by Minor49
Sat Jul 20, 2024 9:41 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: MM Brake issues
Replies: 7
Views: 3646

Re: MM Brake issues

Thanks for the advice, I wondered if it might be shoe size or the drums had been skimmed! I’ll try a bit of weld & see how it goes!!! John
by Minor49
Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:50 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: MM Brake issues
Replies: 7
Views: 3646

Re: MM Brake issues

Thanks for the reply, further info: Complete rebuild completed last year, brakes have been fine, good/full pedal, 2 weeks ago partway through a run pedal travel suddenly increased dramatically, once home I checked adjustment & found the rear O/S adjustment to be fully off (lowest point on cam) &...
by Minor49
Thu Jul 18, 2024 9:29 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: MM Brake issues
Replies: 7
Views: 3646

MM Brake issues

My 1949 MM, has recently been having brake issues, pedal is very long, adjustment on the rear is at its maximum, albeit that the brake shoes are new, any ideas please?
by Minor49
Sat Mar 04, 2023 4:11 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: MM Parcel Shelf
Replies: 4
Views: 1635

Re: MM Parcel Shelf

Thanks very much for the info :tu1:
by Minor49
Sat Mar 04, 2023 12:24 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: MM Parcel Shelf
Replies: 4
Views: 1635

MM Parcel Shelf

Could anyone help please, I have a new parcel shelf (as part of Newton kit) my car did not have one fitted! I have seen several posts on the subject but I’m after a bit more information, there is just one cutaway for the throttle I think? Do you have to cut a slot for the column or does it fit above...
by Minor49
Thu Nov 10, 2022 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sacking/Sail makers needle
Replies: 2
Views: 741

Re: Sacking/Sail makers needle

Thanks Phil, I’ll give it a try!!
Regards John
by Minor49
Tue Nov 08, 2022 10:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sacking/Sail makers needle
Replies: 2
Views: 741

Sacking/Sail makers needle

Does anyone out there have a sacking/sailmakers needle, they are about 7” long with a curved end?
I’m rebuilding a pair of MM seats & the cushion covers are sown on!!
All the best John
by Minor49
Sat Oct 08, 2022 9:33 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: MM lowlight front wings!
Replies: 4
Views: 1307

Re: MM lowlight front wings!

Thanks for the info Phil, we would prefer metal if possible!
by Minor49
Fri Oct 07, 2022 5:55 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: MM lowlight front wings!
Replies: 4
Views: 1307

MM lowlight front wings!

Does anyone know if there are any MM lowlight front wings available please?
by Minor49
Mon Sep 12, 2022 9:17 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: MM Lowlight outer waist seal
Replies: 12
Views: 2046

Re: MM Lowlight outer waist seal

I’ve found details for fitting an outer seal, it’s in the workshop manual!!! Body section R.17
To simple!!
Thanks for the comments, John
by Minor49
Fri Sep 09, 2022 8:46 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: MM Lowlight outer waist seal
Replies: 12
Views: 2046

Re: MM Lowlight outer waist seal

Photos attached
by Minor49
Fri Sep 09, 2022 8:35 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: MM Lowlight outer waist seal
Replies: 12
Views: 2046

Re: MM Lowlight outer waist seal

Hi George
Thanks fo all the info! However the waist seal I was referring to is the glass seal, the is an inside seal but no outside seal or provision for one,

Kind regards
John
by Minor49
Wed Sep 07, 2022 2:13 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: MM Lowlight outer waist seal
Replies: 12
Views: 2046

Re: MM Lowlight outer waist seal

Hi George
Thanks very much for that would be helpful, our doors are the early ones, any info would be helpful
Regards John
by Minor49
Tue Sep 06, 2022 5:07 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: MM Lowlight outer waist seal
Replies: 12
Views: 2046

MM Lowlight outer waist seal

Has anyone fitted an outer waist seal on a 2door MM? If so would you share how you made a flange to attach the seal to the door panel as there is no flange to speak of on our doors?
John
by Minor49
Sun Aug 07, 2022 10:15 pm
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: Series MM Roof Lining Boards
Replies: 16
Views: 20983

Re: Series MM Roof Lining Boards

Thanks again I’ll check tomorrow!!
by Minor49
Thu Aug 04, 2022 5:44 pm
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: Series MM Roof Lining Boards
Replies: 16
Views: 20983

Re: Series MM Roof Lining Boards

Thanks very much Doug, I’ll let you know how I get on!!
by Minor49
Wed Aug 03, 2022 10:05 am
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: Series MM Roof Lining Boards
Replies: 16
Views: 20983

Re: Series MM Roof Lining Boards

Hi, did you manage to measure the centre roof panel please?
Kind regards John
by Minor49
Thu Jul 21, 2022 8:06 pm
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: Series MM Roof Lining Boards
Replies: 16
Views: 20983

Re: Series MM Roof Lining Boards

Thanks very much, have a great weekend!