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by chesney
Tue Apr 07, 2015 3:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Alloy wheels
Replies: 7
Views: 2117

Re: Alloy wheels

To answer your question, yes they are. 4 inch. (101.6mm) for reference.
by chesney
Tue Apr 07, 2015 3:05 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Stone chips
Replies: 10
Views: 3471

Re: Stone chips

I've found Ford Ivory White to be close enough to OEW.
by chesney
Mon Apr 06, 2015 3:51 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Rear door handles
Replies: 2
Views: 1333

Re: Rear door handles

No, frame has to come out to remove front lock mechanism.
by chesney
Sun Apr 05, 2015 10:38 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: fuel leak su carburettor
Replies: 24
Views: 5994

Re: fuel leak su carburettor

Moss sell a ball type conversion that seems to have very good reviews.
I guess they are far less likely to wear long term, and presumably less likely to trap dirt, not being a taper.
by chesney
Sun Apr 05, 2015 9:24 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Bonnet striker adjustment
Replies: 19
Views: 4087

Re: Bonnet striker adjustment

The striker plates, however, cannot be adjusted up/down.
Here is a picture of the pin assembly.[frame]Image[/frame]
Presumably (never tried it) the pin can be unscrewed, and (re)secured with the lock nut.
by chesney
Sun Apr 05, 2015 8:36 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Bonnet striker adjustment
Replies: 19
Views: 4087

Re: Bonnet striker adjustment

It can be moved left/right, but not up/down as far as I'm aware.
by chesney
Sun Apr 05, 2015 12:52 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Door handle removal
Replies: 3
Views: 1351

Re: Door handle removal

I'd imagine that, by the way the handle fits behind the window frames, it'd be easier to fit the lock. Then the window mechanism.
by chesney
Sun Apr 05, 2015 10:59 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: electronic ignition
Replies: 37
Views: 7384

Re: electronic ignition

Not sure how I can say this without the post being deleted. I bought an electronic conversion kit from 'a very popular electronic ignition supplier that many endorse on here' for a 45D distributor, that when fitted was misfiring all over, at any distributor position. Fitted an old set of 25D points ...
by chesney
Sun Apr 05, 2015 7:30 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Dvla search
Replies: 12
Views: 4207

Re: Dvla search

The same thing happened on my '60, funnily enough! Eyebolt pulled right through, nut was sitting in the chassis leg, eyebolt sitting sort of 3/4" proud at the side at a horrific angle. and the suspension arm was resting on the tie plate. Only really the tie bar holding it square! Only noticed i...
by chesney
Sat Apr 04, 2015 1:29 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: electronic ignition
Replies: 37
Views: 7384

Re: electronic ignition

360 out is one complete turn ;)
It wouldn't run 180 out.
by chesney
Fri Apr 03, 2015 4:26 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: No drive!
Replies: 29
Views: 7313

Re: No drive!

If you find it is out by a margin, drive at a known 50mph (confirmed via GPS or what not) and get an assistant to place the needle at 50 (speedo glass off obviously). That should make it accurate enough for general use.
by chesney
Fri Apr 03, 2015 1:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Red light on top of dashboard (driver-side) Minor '53
Replies: 18
Views: 4686

Re: Red light on top of dashboard (driver-side) Minor '53

948's have a '950' mark cast into the side of the block, under the manifold.
1098's have an '1100' tag riveted onto the block.
by chesney
Thu Apr 02, 2015 10:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parts identification
Replies: 6
Views: 1687

Re: Parts identification

Rim tape? I think you've got it there :D
by chesney
Thu Apr 02, 2015 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parts identification
Replies: 6
Views: 1687

Re: Parts identification

Bottom is 4 door interior trim, covers the top half of the B pillars over where the trafficators would be.
Not sure about top.
by chesney
Thu Apr 02, 2015 12:03 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Barn Find
Replies: 25
Views: 9695

Re: Barn Find

Much like the XK140/Traveller hybrid that pops about.
Volvo. They're boxy, but they're good :D
by chesney
Wed Apr 01, 2015 9:52 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: old type water heater
Replies: 12
Views: 2365

Re: old type water heater

I've used both the ones provided in the link by BMC on my Minors. Used the Minispares stub on a Marina 1275 I fitted to get over the heater tap fouling battery tray problem. Used the 'eBay' valve on a CAM4810 head I fitted to my 948. They have the benefit too of making it more simple to remove and r...
by chesney
Wed Apr 01, 2015 4:27 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Regular Breakdowns
Replies: 7
Views: 1438

Re: Regular Breakdowns

Fuel tank vacuum? Is the pump pumping when it grinds to a halt?
by chesney
Wed Apr 01, 2015 8:39 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Fiberglass!!!!
Replies: 20
Views: 4872

Re: Fiberglass!!!!

I think you've missed that the website is an American one, and therefore presumably the poster could be American themselves. In which case, this sort of thing is quite common, their cars do not have to follow the same rules/regulations as we do. Whether it's a good idea or not, well it isn't really,...
by chesney
Tue Mar 31, 2015 7:26 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: relay connections
Replies: 36
Views: 6870

Re: relay connections

When you say power, do you mean the coil is sparking at the king lead, or that the LT side is now live?
by chesney
Tue Mar 31, 2015 7:06 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Morris 1000 rear arches on splitscreen
Replies: 6
Views: 2886

Re: Morris 1000 rear arches on splitscreen

Yep, they fit. Look at all the splitscreen Minors out there with later wings on them as confirmation ;)