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by TheLaird
Fri Sep 18, 2009 12:31 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Substantial lack of power
Replies: 4
Views: 1090

Hello, Yes sorry, I wrote that rather late and was a bit tired and worse for wear :) What I meant by the tappets is that in a couple of places the nut has become stuck solid, so instead of just the nut turning it's the threaded bit as well. I didn't think of the dashpot! I shall have a look this Sun...
by TheLaird
Wed Sep 16, 2009 11:51 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Substantial lack of power
Replies: 4
Views: 1090

Substantial lack of power

Hello there, It's been quite a while since I last posted, life got in the way of the restoration and it's only recently started up again. The other day I reversed out on to the drive way, which is on an incline. When I attempted to go back up the hill into the garage, get about 3 inches then sputter...
by TheLaird
Sun Feb 08, 2009 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What fantastic attention our morris minors attract
Replies: 52
Views: 7742

Hello there, It seems this chap was quite intent in his goal,what a bizarre fellow :S From what I've experienced Minor's elicit quite a mixed response, I don't know if it comes with being under 30 and owning one ( with further thought it's probably my emo'ish fringe, bloody emo ruined my hair cut fo...
by TheLaird
Sat Feb 07, 2009 9:43 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Spats
Replies: 29
Views: 7418

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w290/carcruiser/wheelspats.jpg Those are stunning, I love the shape on them! I've been messing around with some sketches based on the ideas given here. I think I'm going to go for Linearaudio's suggestion of the pin and hole combination with some aluminium as Iain...
by TheLaird
Wed Feb 04, 2009 1:16 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Spats
Replies: 29
Views: 7418

I thought he meant this type of spat ? <br> http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1233593784_ <br> ( I figured the quote thing out, hurrah! :D ) Indeed! thats exactly what I meant :) tortron, that sounds like a good method of construction but like stag36587 says, I'm not sure how they attach to the wi...
by TheLaird
Mon Feb 02, 2009 8:42 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Spats
Replies: 29
Views: 7418

Hello, hope your all enjoying the snow ;) Thanks for the replies, it's certainly given me some options to think about :) Sorry I'm not sure how the quote thing works ( I am luddite ) bmcecosse Posted: Feb 02, 2009 - 08:03 AM 'Heavy' ? I would say 'ridiculous'! I happen to quite like how they look on...
by TheLaird
Sun Feb 01, 2009 6:11 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Spats
Replies: 29
Views: 7418

Spats

Hello there, I'm currently restoring my 1958 4 door and was wondering if anybody had an inkling on constructing rear wheel spats. The idea that I've had is to construct them out of aluminium as this is quite light weight. I have no idea how you would go about attaching them to the wings or any detai...
by TheLaird
Wed Jul 09, 2008 2:33 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Starting appears to be fruitless :(
Replies: 17
Views: 5249

The original one would have lasted 20+ years, in my view the short life of your ones typifies the problems with modern spares. :cry: I agree it's a bit rubbish, I also just had to get an indicator stalk replaced after it developed a fault in just 3 months. Also the amount of new coils I've been thr...
by TheLaird
Mon Jul 07, 2008 5:51 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Starting appears to be fruitless :(
Replies: 17
Views: 5249

Hello all, Thought I should give a bit of an update, After a bout of the 24 hour flu this weekend, I fitted a new starter motor today and he started up first time, with some gusto as well. I have to admit it's a bit shocking how fast he eats starter motors, this is my third in 2 years! As always, th...
by TheLaird
Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:34 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Starting appears to be fruitless :(
Replies: 17
Views: 5249

I've done as you said and there was a crackle and some smoke coming from where they where joined to the starter. Does this mean the starter is a bit broken? :S
by TheLaird
Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:33 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Starting appears to be fruitless :(
Replies: 17
Views: 5249

I just tried the battery live to solenoid out- no joy also tried the other way- no joy, I also tried hooking the starter motor up with the jump leads and also no joy is it just a knackered solenoid? I would have thought the starter would have jumped into life with a direct connection :(
by TheLaird
Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:17 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Starting appears to be fruitless :(
Replies: 17
Views: 5249

There was no sparks (much to the relief of my trousers). I also checked the connections with one of those screwdriver light things it can read power in the solenoid but none in the battery to solenoid cable. The plot thickens :-?
by TheLaird
Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:56 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Starting appears to be fruitless :(
Replies: 17
Views: 5249

I've got a battery charger which I hooked it up to, to check the voltage. Is it ok to check the solenoid with a plastic handled screw driver? electrickery gives me the fear :)
by TheLaird
Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:43 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Starting appears to be fruitless :(
Replies: 17
Views: 5249

Starting appears to be fruitless :(

Hello all, Bit of a problem that has got me stumped, I dropped my girlfriend off at the station this morning with no problems got home then a couple of hours later tried to start the car but no love :( I've checked the battery and it's all charged up I've also removed the starter motor to check that...
by TheLaird
Mon Jun 30, 2008 10:24 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Sliding the propshaft or some such?
Replies: 15
Views: 3886

Cheers I thought that was the case, ah well you can always live in hope :)
Right I shall pop out now and get the correct oil!
by TheLaird
Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:46 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Sliding the propshaft or some such?
Replies: 15
Views: 3886

Gah, I just noticed in my tired state last night I put some 80w90 into the gear box. Can I get away with this or should I drain and refill with something more suitable? It never ends haha :D ( I'm crying on the inside).
by TheLaird
Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:17 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Sliding the propshaft or some such?
Replies: 15
Views: 3886

Thanks for all the invaluable advice, I finally got the engine and box out late saturday night and managed to fit the new clutch, gearbox and engine mounts and have it all back together by quarter to 12 last night. It only took me 22 hours in total.... now I've had to promise not to work on the car ...
by TheLaird
Sat Jun 28, 2008 8:32 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Sliding the propshaft or some such?
Replies: 15
Views: 3886

I've undone the bolts on the axle, do I have to give the propshaft a bit of a knock to drop it?
by TheLaird
Sat Jun 28, 2008 8:06 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Sliding the propshaft or some such?
Replies: 15
Views: 3886

Ah ok I'll go give it a whirl :) Not to be cheeky but I also can't see how to remove the bit of the clutch linkage with the spring on it which connects to the pedal. I've taken off the split pin but I can't see how to get the bar clear of the chassis. Do I have to remove that entire side panel which...
by TheLaird
Sat Jun 28, 2008 7:50 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Sliding the propshaft or some such?
Replies: 15
Views: 3886

Sliding the propshaft or some such?

Good evening all, I've got a bit of a stupid question, I'm currently taking out the engine with the gearbox attached so's I can get at the clutch and sort it out. Problem is I can't see how the propshaft comes away from the gearbox, it says in my manual about flanges self locking nuts and sliding ba...