Morris Minor Owners Club

Hope so - really want to get her started!

The car is based in Hayes in Middlesex. Near Heathrow Airport.

No I havent tried it with jump leads.

Its a brand new battery.

I'll double check all the connections and try the oil in the plug holes and see if it shifts.

Shame there is no one in the club closeby to come and have a look at it for me!

Thanks

I'll give it a go and see what happens. But should the ignition light go dim when i try to start it?

Could it be an electrical problem?

I think the car has been sitting idle for a bit longer than 2 months to be honest.

I have tried moving the fan and it moves. The clutch has gone on the car as well.

If the engine has seized what can I do to rectify it? Would that mean I would need a new engine?

Thanks

Hi and thanks for your warm welcome and swift replies! The guy who i bought it from said it was standing dormant for a good couple of months. I dont have a starting handle - is there a way to start it with a 'make-shift' one? The ignition light dims when i turn it to start it. As soon as i let go, t...

Hi, Sorry I am a real novice when it comes to Minors but i have a very annoying problem with my '69 Minor When i try to start her up, the red light on the speedo comes up and when i turn the key there is a loud 'clunk' noise and nothing happens. I have given the starter motor to a specialist to look...