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by anthony22
Fri Aug 04, 2023 9:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New clutch
Replies: 1
Views: 563

Re: New clutch

Hi Have you tried LMG at Bexleyheath?
by anthony22
Tue Apr 04, 2023 9:16 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: carbon release bearing fail
Replies: 4
Views: 333

Re: carbon release bearing fail

That answers the problem Phil,

I noticed when I pushed the pedals by hand ,both moved at the same time,I freed them up but Unfortunately the damage to the bearing had taken place when using the brake like riding the clutch .before I freed the pedals.
by anthony22
Mon Apr 03, 2023 6:26 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: carbon release bearing fail
Replies: 4
Views: 333

Re: carbon release bearing fail

Subject answered,

I thought my shoes were pshing both pedals when braking,turns out the shaft is corroded.
by anthony22
Mon Apr 03, 2023 6:26 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: carbon release bearing fail
Replies: 4
Views: 333

Re: carbon release bearing fail

Subject raised mentioned, answered,

I thought my shoes were pshing both pedals when braking,turns out the shaft is corroded.
by anthony22
Mon Apr 03, 2023 4:42 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: carbon release bearing fail
Replies: 4
Views: 333

carbon release bearing fail

The release bearing has worn out on my minor 1968 model.I had noticed a metal cllnking and put it down to a loose bit of metal on the exhaust. My question is,could the wear be caused by seized relay shaft bushes preventing the brake and clutch to work independently. So when you are braking ,the clut...
by anthony22
Sat Jan 28, 2023 2:41 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Coolant circuit
Replies: 11
Views: 1344

Re: Coolant circuit

Thank you for those replies,I only bought the car recently,the engine bay had evidence of rusty water that had sprayed everywhere.One of the core plugs was leaking,the one by the dipstick. I will take it for a longer run now that it is working as it should.I have back flushed the old rusty water out...
by anthony22
Sat Jan 28, 2023 10:09 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Coolant circuit
Replies: 11
Views: 1344

Re: Coolant circuit

Is it normal in this very cold weather for the heater to start warm and then go cold after about 3 miles and then warm up again.I have a 88c thermostat fitted.
No loss of water,I presume it is due to the thermostat opening and allowing the cold water to circulate.
by anthony22
Sat Jun 04, 2022 1:55 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: MGB rear dampers
Replies: 4
Views: 670

Re: MGB rear dampers

I have a pair for sale ,exchange value plus postage from da4 They each weigh 2 kilo

Morris minor rears ,no linkages .They were very firm tested when I them in a vice.