Morris Minor Owners Club

Just for the record. the new bush is 1.186, and the old one is 119.1. I decided not the change it. When I put my 1098cc ribbed box on my 948cc engine, what parts do I need to swap over. I understand that the engine back plate has to be swopped. What about the flywheel, does this need changing. I tru...

a good place to start thanks for the info.

It's a strange thing that a shaft usually wears more than a bush

The bush is brass and should really wear first, the shaft wouldn't be worn all along its full length, there should be some original size left.

thanks I'll have a measure tomorrow, I have a couple of reamers but I dont think they are that big. I was going to try and mount the casing on the tool carrier and use a small fly cutter. Haven't sussed it out yet.

Between your two spare boxes - is there not a 'good' one you can use ?

I have measured them both, they are both the same, If I just knew the size of the sleeve at the yoke end of the propshaft, I would know whether I am worrying about nothing. I have ordered a bush, just in case.

thanks les

Thanks les I missed your reply. I have the gearbox apart, the bush looks worn, so I thought I would replace it. I have a lathe, if I can mount the tail piece, I can run the bush down to size. Am I right in thinking this bush is there just to stop the tail shaft and prop shaft collar wapping about, t...

Dunno never come across this type of bush before, If it needs reaming, its going to be damn difficult after the seal is fitted. I'll just have to take my propshaft off and measure it. I was just hoping someone had one lying around and could give me the size.

No the shaft is still on the car, I've ordered a new bush, I could do with know what size, in case it needs reaming before fitting the tailshaft seal.

can anyone tell me please what should the size be of the brass bush, at the pinion end of my 1098 gearbox. Its the one near the pinion oil seal.

Up date. The box with a single chipped tooth on reverse is no good. When I removed the selectors I could see excessive wear on the other cog. The second box is much better, just a bit of wear on reverse gear..Have ordered a seal and bearing rebuild kit, a reverse gear and 3 synchro baulk rings for t...

I subscribe and like the mag. I had a problem accessing their web site, sorted out by email.

we bought an engine crane off ebay, although I have used a similar set up to the swing in my youth. With the radiator and front panel off access looks to be the best I have ever had, shoe horns not required. My mate reckons he knows a bloke who lifts moggie engines out with a rope slung round his sh...

A single chipped tooth on leading edge of reverse is nothing to worry about. I have had a closer look at both boxes today, The one with the single chipped tooth is not as smooth to turn as the other one. The chipped tooth is almost half the length of the gear. The other box is much smoother to turn...

Just go with the single damaged tooth box!

I am just investigating my different options before going to all the work of fitting the box. I am going to have to factor in the cost of a new clutch as well as replacing other parts that will be required.

That said, reverse can be replaced without total strip down.

Please tell me more, It is just the very edge of the teeth, one box it is a single tooth, the other it is all the teeth, both on the small cogs, the other cog looks ok.

I have got 2 boxes the ribbed type, I want to change the one in my 948cc which whines in top gear. On checking through the side plate I can see that the reverse gear is chipped in both boxes. Is this usual, Ist it worth just replacing the reverse gear, if I can pluck up the courage to take one apart.

Well it would appear after a search by Liz that I am not. Don't know what happened, got a ref no but there is no record of my application. Have submitted a new application tonight, will I have to wait for the magazine to access the members area. I did have a password but it ran out beginning of Janu...

just found bull motif have the little levers.

thanks all. I have found I have got one of each. The replacement door has a key lock and has a small pin that needs pressing. The door it is replacing has no key, so I assume it will have the small clip. Now I have a decision, do I fit the door with the lock, or do I blank it off by welding a small ...

yes the outer edge of the lock is held by three screws, but to remove the lock, the little pin used to lock the passenger door from the inside has to be removed. Its this little pin I am having trouble with.