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by boltonbill
Thu Jun 28, 2007 10:58 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Austin Maestro A series
Replies: 5
Views: 1526

Hmm, sounds a bit too radical if the crank needs changing, thanks.

I'll keep looking out for the scrap marina & ital versions.
by boltonbill
Thu Jun 28, 2007 10:49 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Austin Maestro A series
Replies: 5
Views: 1526

Austin Maestro A series

Sorry if it's a topic covered already..but.

Anybody used a Austin Maestro A series engine, and if so what are the difficulties over and beyond using a Marina engine.
by boltonbill
Mon Jun 25, 2007 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Scavengable parts from other vehicle types?
Replies: 21
Views: 6755

Re: Scavengable parts from other vehicle types?

Just wondering if there are any useful bits to be had from any particular old and abandoned cars that might have a use on a Minor? Pondering this as there are a lot of older cars – montegos, meistros, cavaliers, volvo’s escorts allsorts really around these parts that never get as far as the scrapya...
by boltonbill
Sun Jun 24, 2007 1:31 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: How do you Get an Engine out without a crane...?
Replies: 31
Views: 7852

Re: engine remo val

I use a normal scaffold pole mounted across my garage walls with a block and tackle. The same set-up handled the very heavy MGB engine too so will be up to the job. Just remove one engine mounting tower and the replacements become easy! I made a tripod with 3 scaffold tubes, I welded nuts to the to...
by boltonbill
Fri Jun 22, 2007 3:17 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Suck, squeeze...
Replies: 55
Views: 21100

I like it, did these get pressed. Large for me please if that's possible?
by boltonbill
Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:44 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Body repair guides
Replies: 8
Views: 2434

A good site for secondhand books is abebooksdotcom, I use it a lot, often you can get manuals a lot cheaper than they sell for on ebay, it's a portal site for book dealers and they don't usually ask silly money for that type of book. Compare the prices for a bit to make sure you are getting a good b...
by boltonbill
Sat Jun 16, 2007 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member
Replies: 3
Views: 1545

welcome bill, not been a member long myself,but love this site. by the way i come from near you, now live away, but my club play at ewood best wishes It is a cracking site, I've already picked up plenty of tips from members posting their project updates. The fiesta disc conversion is one I've earma...
by boltonbill
Sat Jun 16, 2007 3:02 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Is it a Bush or a Minor ?
Replies: 16
Views: 5312

Why is the 700 quid one in the mini section though?
by boltonbill
Sat Jun 16, 2007 2:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member
Replies: 3
Views: 1545

New member

Sorry to start in the wrong place if you have a new member area I haven't found it yet. My first few cars were ex GPO moggie vans, 25 to 30 years ago when I was a teenager. I spent my early working life as a welder and car mechanic, 'till my late 20's now I fix computers in the employ of the local e...