Morris Minor Owners Club

it was always fixed by using 'right size hammer'

Just managed to remove the old cylinders using the method described above.... Just needed to put some muscle behind it!!

Hi Alan, Is there an easy way to do this without having to remove the backplate? On Sunday I started to refurbish the rear brakes as the fronts have been done. I got to the point where I couldn't remove the cylinder also due to the hub. (even with a little persuasion). This week I have to find out t...

If you're really not sure which bits need replacing then it may be better to et a parts catalogue from a supplier (e.g. Bull Motif) and get whoever is welding the car to tell you which bits you need to order. Good advice Ray, this will be the route I'll be taking. It may delay being on the road unt...

Well, if I'm totally honest I'm a little confused as to what parts have rusted and what parts are needed to be repaired. 'NS underneath before 1' picture shows the NS wooden floor rail to have persihed. This isn't a problem at all as from what I've read it should be pretty easy to repair. The main p...

Hi Jim,

Right, I set this up about 5 minutes ago just in case this was going to happen.

http://morris-minor-restoration.spaces.live.com/

Hopefully this will be better.

Cheers,

Paul

No.... really?...

Hi Chris,



Go on... be honest....

Hi all, I have just uneartherd what could be, but I hope dearly not, a rather nasty surprise of rust on my inherited Minor Traveller. From my un-experienced eye it appears that the chassis down both sides has rusted in various small spots... It was well hidden underneath some sealant and has just be...

So do you suggets running the engine with only the remaining oil and draining this prior to filling with new?.
I'll open the holes slightly tomorrow morning, it's almost the last task left to complete and will almost certainly save time next time around.

Cheers

Oh, and thanks for the advice using..

i) The pipe wrench for undoing the starter nut
ii) The G-Clamp for fitting the new seal

Thanks All.. Saved time, effort and bad language to my neighbours ear 'oles.

Well, I completed the task today. I was surprised to find 2 different size bolts on the timing cover, but soon got over it. The most difficult part of the whole operation was getting the old seal out of the timing cover.... I think my neighbours may look at me slightly dissaprovingly next time we gr...

Cheers Kenny,

The decision has been firmly made and confirmed even more by your post.... No point making life difficult!... The cover will certainly be coming off!

Many thanks

Thanks Dominic, I've had a look at the seal and you are indeed correct about the seal core.

It's always good to talk to people who have done things before to get the hints and tips that will make the job run smoother!.

Thanks again.

Many thanks for the ultra-fast reply!. I have all parts needed (engine gasket kit appears to be well worth the £14.50 paid!) so will be giving it a go tomorrow.

Thanks again BMC...

Will I have to remove the timing cover to get to this seal?... the exploded diagram I was looking at gave me the impression it was in front of the cover (see link below). Or are you giving me some good advice as to change the gasket whilst I'm there?? http://www.morris-minor.co.uk/p63.htm Thanks for...

Hi All, After inheriting my '69 Traveller that had stood still for 20 years, I took heed from the advice and have since found out that I only have 1 small patch to weld under the n/s footwell. The oil drained, new filter fitted, petrol pump re-conditioned and petrol tank changed (and the usual other...