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by chanyboi
Mon May 31, 2010 11:30 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1965 british racing green minor 1000 resto begins ..
Replies: 16
Views: 5513

Re: 1965 british racing green minor 1000 resto begins ..

i did think about heating the housing but i dont want to 'harden' the head stud and cause it to become more brittle than it is at the moment.

assuming i manage to get the themostat housing off, whats the best way to flush the coolant path through the engine?
by chanyboi
Mon May 31, 2010 6:22 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1965 british racing green minor 1000 resto begins ..
Replies: 16
Views: 5513

Re: 1965 british racing green minor 1000 resto begins ..

its been a long time since ive worked on the moggy , but bought the second service kit, fan belt and springs and yeserday after 5 hours working on the engine straight i have the engine running, However, theres white powder in the thermostat area, so im guessing its was one coolant. Can anyone give m...
by chanyboi
Mon Nov 30, 2009 11:03 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1965 british racing green minor 1000 resto begins ..
Replies: 16
Views: 5513

looks good chanyboi that original cover did its job and protected the car the best it could. Does not look too bad after 10 years. How many miles has it covered and what are your plans for it Jamie its dont 50,000 miles on the clock with the original engine. im going to try and keep that engine as ...
by chanyboi
Fri Nov 27, 2009 11:58 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1965 british racing green minor 1000 resto begins ..
Replies: 16
Views: 5513

with some magic from my other car.. haha.. its got light ... LOL.. <br>Image<br>
by chanyboi
Fri Nov 27, 2009 11:55 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1965 british racing green minor 1000 resto begins ..
Replies: 16
Views: 5513

more. haha.. at night with new wheels on.. thanks PSL.. <br>Image<br>
by chanyboi
Fri Nov 27, 2009 11:40 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1965 british racing green minor 1000 resto begins ..
Replies: 16
Views: 5513

'When i first looked at it'.. check the silver cover... guess it cudnt handle 10 years easily LOL <br> http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1258929685_9140 <br> Some rust here and there <br> http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1258929772_9140 <br> Check the engine bay out. Its got a nest of dried snail...
by chanyboi
Fri Nov 27, 2009 1:35 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1965 british racing green minor 1000 resto begins ..
Replies: 16
Views: 5513

alanworland wrote:Mine was given to me by my uncle! Good luck! You will get plenty of comments once the photos start coming!
I hope mine will look as good as yours once its done.. give it 6 months -1 year =D
by chanyboi
Fri Nov 27, 2009 1:27 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1965 british racing green minor 1000 resto begins ..
Replies: 16
Views: 5513

Well - you now have a Workshop Manual to guide you! Contact MOSS for a free copy of their parts book - it's very useful to show how assemblies go together! But you may buy the parts cheaper elsewhere - always worth comparing before buying. thanks.. moss is indeed a very useful guide thanks again fo...
by chanyboi
Sun Nov 22, 2009 9:37 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1965 british racing green minor 1000 resto begins ..
Replies: 16
Views: 5513

1965 british racing green minor 1000 resto begins ..

Brief: The car has been sitting on my uncles drives for 10 years now, and it was given to me last year. I never had the chance to get my hands on it due to building up a crazy jap car. :lol: The time has come! Progress: I went down to see PSL, from this forum, to collect some new wheels just this fr...
by chanyboi
Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: EBay MORRIS MINOR SERVICE KIT good value?
Replies: 4
Views: 1536

think thats sold Bull MOtif, LOL.. might even get the emergency service kit too haha..
by chanyboi
Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: EBay MORRIS MINOR SERVICE KIT good value?
Replies: 4
Views: 1536

quote

'Hi There

AIR FILTER & OIL FILTER ARE COOPERS
SPARK PLUIGS ARE BOXED CHAMPION
POINTS/ROTAR ARM/CONDENSOR LUCAS BOXED
DISTRIBUTOR CAP IS A PATTERN ONE MADE OVERSEA'S
I HAVE SOLD SERVERAL HUNDRED KITS OVER THE YEARS WITHOUT ONE COMPLAINT'

Is it true? anyone bought it before?
by chanyboi
Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: EBay MORRIS MINOR SERVICE KIT good value?
Replies: 4
Views: 1536

EBay MORRIS MINOR SERVICE KIT good value?

hey just wandering if anyone has tried buying the ebay MORRIS MINOR SERVICE KIT CONTAINS: - AIR FILTER OIL FILTER & RUBBER SEALS 4 x SPARK PLUGS 1 x LATE TYPE DISTRIBUTOR CAP (TOP ENTRY TYPE) 1 x SET OF POINTS 1 x CONDENSOR 1 x ROTAR ARM Is it worth getting or should i just buy each bit independ...
by chanyboi
Sat Nov 07, 2009 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 19
Views: 3946

i havent got my insurance on the car yet as im only 20 but ive been quoted £200 using go compare but dont remember who with..

who do you guys recommend as a useful insurer? i wil look at classicline to see if they can beat my previous quote.
by chanyboi
Fri Nov 06, 2009 6:18 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Pick up Restoration (Part 2)
Replies: 1497
Views: 318014

just a 'minor' question .. get it.. :lol: .. well.. concerning that engine steady rod, wouldn't it be wiser to have something with a little bit of play, as it just laws of physics, when you rev the engine, it moves. As im doing a resto on my minor too, i actually am a jap car enthusiast aswell (whic...
by chanyboi
Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:10 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Installing gas charged lift supports for raising bonnet
Replies: 23
Views: 13320

are the bonnet lifters ball joint ends tapped into the bonnet and shell?
if not, how did you get a nut in the double skinned bonnet?
by chanyboi
Wed Nov 04, 2009 1:54 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Rear arch welding
Replies: 8
Views: 1990

guys you have all answered my questions!.. thanks.. and yes what the 'plasticky thingy' is indeed the wing beading. thanks for the link david, Dean, chears for your advice.. never really considered doing that, however, myself looking like a kid and acting like one too, that may work .. :lol: PSL ive...
by chanyboi
Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:39 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Rear arch welding
Replies: 8
Views: 1990

Rear arch welding

Hi im a newbee here and have just finally refound my keys to my morris minor 1000 2door, which i have owned for 1 year but have been unable to get in to it since it was passed down to me, therefore i have never driven it. :lol: Im in need of advice concerning the rear quarter (just above the bolted-...
by chanyboi
Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:13 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Welding
Replies: 29
Views: 6612

wow.. im new here and have just got myself a morris, whats NEC??