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by The Scotmoose
Tue Feb 04, 2025 12:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bluecol antifreeze
Replies: 20
Views: 8667

Re: Bluecol antifreeze

Just had a wee look around and came up with this. Could this be an answer?

https://www.mymotorworld.com/bluecol-2- ... gIRi_D_BwE
by The Scotmoose
Tue Sep 03, 2024 7:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: EV story
Replies: 22
Views: 9272

Re: EV story

I have always thought that the sidelight goes out to allow the sometimes very small indicators to be seen clearly. Also, I think it is only courtesy to use indicators at all times, when you are changing direction. From a safety point of view, you may have missed a pedestrian or other road user (low ...
by The Scotmoose
Sat Jun 22, 2024 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Traveller - stains on paintwork from wood treatment and dark marks on woodtreating wood dark
Replies: 6
Views: 56219

Re: Traveller - stains on paintwork from wood treatment and dark marks on woodtreating wood dark

Hi there Davidmoore - If you "Google" oxalic acid you will find plenty of options and as always they range in price (even available in B&Q), but hopefully you will get your traveller looking the business.
by The Scotmoose
Thu May 30, 2024 5:21 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Electric Fuel Pump SU v Hardi
Replies: 30
Views: 8276

Re: Electric Fuel Pump SU v Hardi

I think that I will go down the line of new SU "points" pump. That click click is somehow reassuring that it is actually working.
by The Scotmoose
Tue May 28, 2024 9:22 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Electric Fuel Pump SU v Hardi
Replies: 30
Views: 8276

Re: Electric Fuel Pump SU v Hardi

Thank you guys for getting back. So far I have been lucky and Monty has kept on working and I have started saving my pennies. Going to put a new SU and get the kit for the one I have so I have a spare. It is great the amount of knowledge and experience we have here and I for one am grateful for any ...
by The Scotmoose
Thu May 02, 2024 7:26 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Electric Fuel Pump SU v Hardi
Replies: 30
Views: 8276

Re: Electric Fuel Pump SU v Hardi

Hi there folks. I had minor problem with fuel pump (sticky points) and have considered that at Monty's age (56) I might just change the fuel pump complete and have looked at SU vs Hardi on the ESM website (I trust ESM and am sure they will be selling the correct Hardi pump to suit the pressure needs...
by The Scotmoose
Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many of you can weld, and how did you learn?
Replies: 30
Views: 8318

Re: How many of you can weld, and how did you learn?

Self taught to use an arc welder back in the 1970s and 80s - well sort of. Rusty Minis, Minors and Escorts gave me plenty of practice back in the day. My welding is not exactly pretty, but they are strong and MOT passable. Arc welders are not expensive and do not take up to much space, which can oft...
by The Scotmoose
Wed Mar 13, 2024 9:16 am
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: When grinding, wear eye protection
Replies: 84
Views: 130912

Re: When grinding, wear eye protection

Thanks guys - I heal quickly (which is just as well). Great sign! I should get a sticker of that to put on my grinder. I found getting the new bolts reasonably easy to get back in place. I used a small crowbar to move torsion bar a bit and got them in ok. Bleeding is a pain but pedal getting better ...
by The Scotmoose
Tue Mar 12, 2024 2:10 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: When grinding, wear eye protection
Replies: 84
Views: 130912

Re: When grinding, wear eye protection

Well there it is - We have all this great advice on looking after yourselve when welding, grinding, cutting. What did I do yesterday?? Yep, you've got it in one - I was merrily cutting through the master cylinder bolts on the moggy (which has neen put on the wrong way round by a previous owner and w...
by The Scotmoose
Sat Jan 06, 2024 10:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: caravans
Replies: 38
Views: 180607

Re: caravans

Good job on the teardrop.
:tu1: :tu1: :tu1:
by The Scotmoose
Thu Jan 04, 2024 12:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: caravans
Replies: 38
Views: 180607

Re: caravans

As someone who had a blowout on a caravan, I can vouch for the need to remain within the weights recommended by the Caravan Club. I was driving a Rover 200 series (Diesel) and my caravan was a 4 berth and well within weight limits. 60mph on nearside lane. Offside tyre of van blew and pulled car almo...
by The Scotmoose
Tue Jan 02, 2024 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Safety in mind
Replies: 17
Views: 25738

Re: Safety in mind

Hi there everyone - Happy New Year to you all. Have been checking and there is slight weeping from master cylinder and one of the rear wheel cylinders (thank everyone for the advice about soft brakes etc). Have decided to replace both rear and master, as well as all of the flexi pipes. The metal pip...
by The Scotmoose
Tue Dec 26, 2023 9:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Door Mirrors
Replies: 23
Views: 12486

Re: Door Mirrors

Hi there ladies and gentlemen, Hope that everyone had a very Merry Christmas and all the very best to you all for 2024. I have a two door saloon and my beloved and I have a difference in height (no she does not tower over me!! lol). I was fine with the wing mirrors fitted to Monty when I bought him,...
by The Scotmoose
Thu Nov 30, 2023 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Minor Gender Confusion
Replies: 33
Views: 23078

Re: Minor Gender Confusion

My Moggy is a female who is presenting as male (comfortable with things lol), in these enlightened times (Had name "Monty" when I bought him, er, her, so stuck with it). However, her curves are just to die for and she is truly gorgeous, she can be a diva at times and dare I say it has been...
by The Scotmoose
Thu Oct 12, 2023 9:36 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Courtesy
Replies: 10
Views: 4516

Re: Courtesy

I am commenting here just to bring this thread back into the fore, as it is important that the people who assist, are being recognised (manners cost nothing). I have asked some questions, been given good advise and would never consider not thanking whoever helped - If I have inadvertently missed any...
by The Scotmoose
Mon Sep 11, 2023 2:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Safety in mind
Replies: 17
Views: 25738

Re: Safety in mind

Thank you on the heads-up on my use of MM as an abreviation of Morris Minor - It was definitely an oversight on my part (who said my brain was unplugged AGAIN! lol). The brakes strangely enough, were down to the vacuum pipe not being tightened properly. I tightened it and hey presto, they worked pro...
by The Scotmoose
Mon Sep 11, 2023 11:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One Word
Replies: 30
Views: 7399

Re: One Word

Thought it might be fun to see what newer Moggie Enthisiats think of their cars in a single word. I can think of a few for Monty:-
Fun
Retro
Simple
British
Iconic
Have fun folks.
by The Scotmoose
Sun Sep 10, 2023 11:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Daily use classics, very rare now.
Replies: 59
Views: 17919

Re: Daily use classics, very rare now.

Although technically Monty is the second car in my family (The Boss has an Evoque), he is on the road 4 days a week on average. I wanted a classic that I could drive, not just one to sit and admire, or wait on the price going up (I could have made a 50% profit if I had wanted to thanks to an offer t...
by The Scotmoose
Thu Sep 07, 2023 8:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BMC Main Agents
Replies: 6
Views: 3463

Re: BMC Main Agents

A&D Fraser - Now there is a blast from the past. I remember, when I was a youngster in my early teens, they had a garage in Portland Street in Kilmarnock (approx 21 miles south of Glasgow). Old fashioned style of garage, which like most of the old garages of the area are now long gone and sadly ...
by The Scotmoose
Tue Sep 05, 2023 9:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bag or bottle??
Replies: 11
Views: 4524

Re: Bag or bottle??

Just recently fitted a bag with electric pump combined kit, which had switch and wiring (£13.98 on e-bay). Easy to fit (I managed so must be easy) and worked first time. Fitted to big space on bulkhead and looks like it has always been there. Not a lot of pence for great performance and the Tudor bo...