Morris Minor Owners Club

I have to say that shortening the standard spring Pt No 6K853 is really of no benefit. The main benefit in fitting the ball bearing is that it has less tendency to jam either in the open or closed position than the cup type valve. Hi, I followed Phil's advice on here many moons ago and fitted the M...

Random AI just jumping in and joining a post on a classic car forum is indeed weird and, as myoldjalopy suggested, it makes you wonder if it's all getting a little out of control. In some cases, todays science fiction has become tomorrows science fact, let's hope that doesn't include the Terminator...

—- the site appears not to be secure 185.132.42,13 and the ‘remember me’ heading does not do so, as I need to log in each visit. Of course it could be me but it’s a coincidence after the recent shut down.

I'm having the same issue.
Best wishes,
Mike.

PS: Why have your posts been deleted?

Funny you should mention that. My gear lever is probably the only thing left on my car that hasn't had a lick of paint. It's rusty and shabby. I think I'll rub it down and brush paint it with black enamel to save having to remove it or worry about spray drip from a rattle can. This stuffs good and ...

I wouldn't be surprised to find that someone has already run the figures and found that the volumes required to arrive at a sensible unit cost just don't work You may be right but hopefully it's simply not been considered by the likes of ESM as a priority. I may well raise it with them and see what...

One of the MMOC national rallys would probably be a good bet, then someone can take it away and it saves the hassle of anyone organising a courier. Of course that's next year now....... :-( It would be a shame to break it up given it's a complete Goldseal unit. I regret selling the one (Goldseal) i...

Glad that's confirmed for you, I did think the engine number position looked a bit smooth to have a number stamped into it but couldn't be sure from your picture. The plates were riveted on, so your description fits. Also a Goldseal unit should work for Series 2 owners who want to reinstate an 803 ...

Engine number located as arrowed, either stamped into the block or by a small attached plate:

Do you think the engine will be worth trying to sell being an 813 cc unit or do people still want originality? I wouldn’t have a clue what it’s worth or where to sell it. It would be nice for it to back into a car it was designed for. Hi, 803 cc units were fitted to the Series 2 splitscreen Minors,...

Hi, I suspect this may have been raised before but if you raise things enough times, sometimes it can produce a result..... My Minors hubcaps are now plain stainless steel (with an 'M'), as would my bumpers and overriders be, if they were produced from it for our cars. Mini's and other classics hav...

My hubcaps are now plain stainless steel, as would my bumpers and overriders be, if they were produced from it. Mini's and other classics have the option of stainless steel bumpers (instead of chrome), so why has no one ever considered this viable to produce for the Minor, considering how many rust...

The body structure is way beyond repair You say that but I've read in the likes of Practical Classics over the years of similar 'wrecks' being brought back from the dead. I think it depends on whether, having put this video 'out there', the right person sees it and decides to acquire and ressurect ...

Hi, Until recently I have used the proper SU dashpot oil for the dashpots of my carburettors, without issue. However, upon recent (insistant) advice, I have swapped this to engine oil. I suspect there may many varied opinions on this but I'm going to risk asking the question anyway, as I'd like to ...

Might need a bit of bodywork

Bodyworks a mess but that car wants to LIVE!!

BARGAIN £2000.00 O.N.O."

You don't say where you saw this?
Is this price for it when restored?
Best wishes,
Mike.

Hi, I've been meaning to ask this for a while: When first purchased in 2019 Sally's hubcaps looked like this: Sally as bought 7.JPG I've seen this or similar on other Minors, usually the 'M' being painted red. So was this ever a factory / dealership thing, or is it just owners with a tin of red pai...

Yes 14x 10G297 to fix the tank to the body. Sorry, I think I got crossed wires there somewhere, anyway these are the ones I believe you meant, if so 10G257 by the way: https://www.morrisminorspares.com/gearbox-c76/gearbox-all-o-h-v-models-gearbox-c79/screw-gearlever-gaiter-retainer-p830877 And thes...

Hi, I believe 'Nax' means the screws that fix the fuel tank to the body of the car, I think you're referring to the sender unit screws (link attached below). When fixing my new tank in place I just used appropriately sized self tappers from B & Q. I used one of the manky originals as a size gui...

PS: I wish the OP luck with his engine and hope it doesn't take him too long to save up for a rebuild. If that takes too long there are running engines for sale that might keep the Morris mobile. Best wishes, Mike. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1425887312710088/?ref=search&referral_...