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by alan12666
Fri Jun 27, 2025 12:35 pm
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Nearside Front Wing
Replies: 0
Views: 98

Nearside Front Wing

I have a nearside front wing for sale - it's in good sound condition. I bought it expecting to use it for my ongoing rebuild project, but have ended up not using it. It's a good, sound used wing. The threads in the front for the light fittings are sound. It's had a previous repair at the lower rear ...
by alan12666
Sun Mar 30, 2025 11:10 am
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Assorted 1098 engine and other parts
Replies: 13
Views: 25790

Re: Assorted 1098 engine and other parts

UPDATE: SEVERAL PARTS NOW SOLD, REMAINING PARTS AS LISTED BELOW I have the following parts for sale … all to suit a 1098cc 1963 Minor. Located near Rugby, Warwickshire: can be collected, or posted (postage costs to be added). Clutch linkage kit – as used on my 1098. Only used for around 1000 miles ...
by alan12666
Wed Mar 26, 2025 11:29 am
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Assorted 1098 engine and other parts
Replies: 13
Views: 25790

Re: Assorted 1098 engine and other parts

Wolseley1550 wrote: Mon Mar 24, 2025 9:30 pm Is the clutch kit sold or still for sale.Many thanks.Andrew.
Hi Andrew,
Clutch kit is sold but thanks for your interest.
Regards
Alan
by alan12666
Wed Mar 26, 2025 11:27 am
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Assorted 1098 engine and other parts
Replies: 13
Views: 25790

Re: Assorted 1098 engine and other parts

Carpet wrote: Mon Mar 24, 2025 12:04 pm Hi,

Is the steering wheel still available?
Hi Carpet,
Sorry for the delay - just seen your post. Yes the steering wheel is still available. I'll send you a PM aswell.
Regards,
Alan
by alan12666
Tue Mar 11, 2025 8:31 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: No oil in rocker box.
Replies: 28
Views: 8179

Re: No oil in rocker box.

My day job is in powertrain and engine management system development, putting engines on test beds and the like. Almost every engine we install gets a short start without coolant ... not to aid the cylinder head, just as a quick check of all other systems before we go to the trouble of filling coola...
by alan12666
Tue Mar 04, 2025 12:11 pm
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Assorted 1098 engine and other parts
Replies: 13
Views: 25790

Re: Assorted 1098 engine and other parts

Hi Alistair,
Yes - those items are all still available. I will also send you a PM. Sorry for slow reply, been away over the w/end.
Regards,
Alan
by alan12666
Mon Feb 24, 2025 5:28 pm
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Assorted 1098 engine and other parts
Replies: 13
Views: 25790

Re: Assorted 1098 engine and other parts

I have the following parts for sale … all to suit a 1098cc 1963 Minor. Located near Rugby, Warwickshire: can be collected, or posted (postage costs to be added). SOLD Clutch kit – 3 part kit for 1098. Only used for around 1000 miles before installation of 5 speed gearbox. Plenty of life left yet, i...
by alan12666
Mon Feb 24, 2025 2:36 pm
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Assorted 1098 engine and other parts
Replies: 13
Views: 25790

Re: Assorted 1098 engine and other parts

Bill_qaz wrote: Mon Feb 24, 2025 2:33 pm Hi Alan did you get my pm about the distributor :tu1:
Hi, I was just about to send you a PM myself to let you know it didn't arrive - no idea why :roll: . I'll send you one any way to see if they work in the opposite direction!
by alan12666
Mon Feb 24, 2025 2:28 pm
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Assorted 1098 engine and other parts
Replies: 13
Views: 25790

Re: Assorted 1098 engine and other parts

Chipper wrote: Mon Feb 24, 2025 12:17 pm Do you have a photo of the steering wheel from above, please?
Hi Chipper, here you are ...
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by alan12666
Sun Feb 23, 2025 3:39 pm
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Assorted 1098 engine and other parts
Replies: 13
Views: 25790

Assorted 1098 engine and other parts

I have the following parts for sale … all to suit a 1098cc 1963 Minor. Located near Rugby, Warwickshire: can be collected, or posted (postage costs to be added). Clutch kit – 3 part kit for 1098. Only used for around 1000 miles before installation of 5 speed gearbox. Plenty of life left yet, in goo...
by alan12666
Sun Jan 12, 2025 12:27 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Convertible rear hood rail - how to fit and trim
Replies: 0
Views: 5170

Convertible rear hood rail - how to fit and trim

Hi all, I am in progress with restoration of the my 63 convertible. One thing I'm trying to figure uot is how to wooden rear rail for the hood fitting is installed to the body and trimmed. I know my car has been rebuilt before, and in many areas not that well to be honest. When I removed the rear ra...
by alan12666
Mon Jan 15, 2024 9:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: dual circuit brakes
Replies: 16
Views: 148498

Re: dual circuit brakes

I got the Minor Magic kit last year and fitted it in my 63 convertible. Very happy with it, and with the peace of mind the dual circuit brings. Be aware the pedal needs modifying to allow more travel for the dual circuit to work properly but I don't notice that while driving. Would recommend it even...
by alan12666
Mon Oct 30, 2023 1:06 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Stainless exhaust
Replies: 15
Views: 15968

Re: Stainless exhaust

My 1963 convertible has a Maniflow LCB stainless system, and it's "Just right" in terms of noise for me, even with roof down. It was all standard until I put a modified 1275 A+ in last winter; like you I was worried about noise levels, and did not want anything excessive. It is a twin box ...