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Hi all, finally got to the bottom of my woes. I think the initial poor running was down to bad set up and a cold engine. I faffed with the distributor and made it worse as I put it back together wrong. Thats fixed now. The car seems to run better slightly advanced but I'll see how this goes. I've pi...

This relates to a problem already posted in Mechanical (Under "12g940 clearance query") - please see link below. Hope you can help.

http://www.morrisminoroc.co.uk/index.ph ... ic&t=23781

Cheers,

Russ

Hi, have been trying to chase down the problem today. Have done the compression test, all about 150/160, so no problems there. When I went to time it up, the strobe didnt fire all the time (my strobe takes its pulse from a magnet round one of the plug leads) - so I believe it is an electrical proble...

Hi BMC, valve gaps OK, head was given a mild overhaul by myself and valves are lapped in OK. Just ran like a badly set up example at standard timing, but was better when more advanced. Carb is a HS4 with new AAA needle (which I have to say, seemed not to fit in the orifice perfectly well...seemed a ...

Kevin, will post a photo when I can get out and take one. Basically there seemed to be more clearance one way than the other, so I switched it round. Have not tried to adjust the heat yet though, it might all go bad at that point! The car is running horribly since I did the swap, actually; I'm fed u...

Hi all, Xero: work all finished now, no more mods were necessary. I was getting some viscious misfiring (coming back up the carb), and the car was very slow but have altered the timing a considerable way on the distributor vernier to make it run OK....the timing mark is now miles away from its origi...

Hi, the only 2 mods I had to do were to reverse my heater valve (sits at the far end of the head) by 180 degrees, and also grind a notch in my engine steady bar to clear the base of the aforementioned valve. Nothing more to press, but I'm not finished yet! Other contributors will be able to give you...

Hi all, Inspired by Pyoor Kate's video upload, I thought I would post some photos of my new Wolseley front brake conversion. Lower-tech, but hopefully it will help anyone who is thinking about it but not sure whats what. Its not a full photo rebuild but just snapshots on the way. Hope it helps. Chee...

Hi all, Have test fitted my marina 12g940 today onto my 1098 (standard cam, marina rocker gear). I bolted it on the block with no gasket, set the rocker clearance to 0 and, gritting my teeth, turned slowly by hand. When I removed the head, the valves had indeed cleared the block and by the thickness...

Heh-hay...cant wait! Engine Mods next, BMC; I got an AAA today from Moss in Bradford, cheaper than the AAUs on the internet too. Its a lot thinner than the one it replaced (ADE), which I'm sure wouldnt have worked anyway. My engine spec will be similar to your Travellers' I believe, so I think AAA i...

and here they are in preparation...

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I didnt have any chassis black in stock, so I painted them cylinder head green!! Fetching, dont you think?

I guess you are right BMC, although I did think these needles were from storeholders....but perhaps just those who mop up all the unwanted AAUs and sell them on at a profit!! Anyhow, I am going to go AAA, will be on the blower to Burlen this morning. Thanks for all the help everyone. PS - I'm giddy ...

You cynic!

Hey Guys! thanks for helping with your comments - PSL, you deserve a special mention for going and stripping your car down to facilitate the discussion!! That really is going the extra mile! BMC, I appreciate your advice, I think my hesitation is due to the fact that I just dont know what the letter...

Hi all, Thanks for your comments. My main problem is that the needle in my HS4 is bent, and thus will need replacing - is this a fair assumption? If not - no probs, I'll just bolt the carb on and see what happens. If so, could anyone suggest a needle that will get me closest to "right", or...

Hi Mike, thanks for your response. Sorry, forgot that important detail re the engine!! The engine is a 1098. I dont know what needle is in the carb; the vendor said it came off a 1977 Mini 1000 automatic. I didnt check the marking as I thought it'd be scrap anyhow, with it having a bend (albeit a sl...

Hi All, have been perusing previous threads to glean information on the above, but I've not found anything definitive, so I would like some help from the SU boffins out there if poss., please! I have a K&N-alike cone filter which will go on the carb; this then goes on an oselli torquemaster inle...

Here you go BMC. Dont look too bad to me! The bearing shell shown is typical of the condition of all. The basis for a dog-end rebuild, surely! <br> http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1232491659_ <br> <br> http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1232491746_ <br> <br> http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=123...

Anyone have any experience of this?

Cheers,

Russ

Hi gang, hopefully, below will be a couple of picture of the most gummed up pistons, although I have relieved the more built up deposits. The rings are still nicely glued in though. I have a few questions which you might be able to help with: How do I unglue the rings? Will a standard set of +40 rin...