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by Classiccars
Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:47 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Hoses
Replies: 6
Views: 529

Hoses

Can you please advise if the heater hoses through the bulkhead are half inch please.
by Classiccars
Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:05 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Spark plugs
Replies: 13
Views: 725

Re: Spark plugs

Great info as usual thanks all.
by Classiccars
Sun Apr 14, 2024 2:18 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Spark plugs
Replies: 13
Views: 725

Spark plugs

As not having any luck with fitting rocker gaskets as usual.Too loose too tight I noticed as oil went in to the spark plug there appeared to be an air leak at the plug.Have I got the wrong plugs
by Classiccars
Wed Apr 10, 2024 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wheel embellishers
Replies: 2
Views: 533

Re: Wheel embellishers

Worth a look thank you.
by Classiccars
Fri Apr 05, 2024 6:14 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Start of rear repair first timer
Replies: 34
Views: 7197

Re: Start of rear repair first timer

Amazing what the human race can do when they put there minds yo it.Great job only wish I could have learned such skills as a young un.
by Classiccars
Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:19 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch cable
Replies: 12
Views: 799

Re: Clutch cable

Thanks Phil I will make an alloy spacer.
by Classiccars
Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:01 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch cable
Replies: 12
Views: 799

Re: Clutch cable

Thank you.Its a Ford type 9
by Classiccars
Tue Mar 12, 2024 6:43 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch cable
Replies: 12
Views: 799

Re: Clutch cable

Yank you Phil.As I can't imagine I could change a release arm would there be a specific spacing plate or would I have to get one made please.
by Classiccars
Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:36 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch cable
Replies: 12
Views: 799

Re: Clutch cable

This is the cylinder u fitted.It does not advise 1275 but was the same size as the old one
by Classiccars
Mon Mar 11, 2024 10:48 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch cable
Replies: 12
Views: 799

Re: Clutch cable

Hi managed to have a look today and the problem seems to be that the rubber gater on the cylinder has blow open fir some reason.Dint know if you can see from the picture but will have to remove to assess.May be able to put it on again or change the whole thing.Dont know if it is to do with my adjust...
by Classiccars
Sun Mar 10, 2024 1:03 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch cable
Replies: 12
Views: 799

Re: Clutch cable

Thank you all for the advice.Will have a look Saturday to see if it is anything obvious.
by Classiccars
Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:12 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch cable
Replies: 12
Views: 799

Clutch cable

Sounding out as I have not looked yet.But as reversing the clutch pedal went to the floor.Are there any videos or instructions I could follow if the cable needs renewing please.And if so is there a particular one available for my 1275 engine please.
by Classiccars
Sat Mar 02, 2024 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy to help with your Minor
Replies: 2
Views: 660

Re: Happy to help with your Minor

I am sure you will.make many minor and classic owners very happy over time.Knowledge of Classics is very welcome by owners.I hope you get many jobs.Best wishes.
by Classiccars
Sun Feb 18, 2024 8:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1275 Marina engine with active crank case ventilation
Replies: 10
Views: 845

Re: 1275 Marina engine with active crank case ventilation

I had a lot of trouble with mine on a traveller with an ital 1275 engine.Too much oil was pushing out of the breather cylinder for a pcv valve.I put the pipe from rhe breather cylinder to the rocker cover with a pipe pointing up to air.The oil now can't go to air as the pipe points up it goes to lea...
by Classiccars
Fri Feb 16, 2024 6:08 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch advice
Replies: 11
Views: 1029

Re: Clutch advice

Thought my clutch was gone and turned put to be a leaky cylinder instead. Also dripping oil on to the clutch bottom.
by Classiccars
Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:15 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Engine rebuild
Replies: 11
Views: 1610

Re: Engine rebuild

Some good news as I have found a good engineering company in Brynmawr Wales that do a proper job at a fair price.The hardest part is getting the chap to relieve the car of the engine and return it to the same when done.But I think I see a light at the end of a very long tunnel.Got yo love a moggie t...
by Classiccars
Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Horn wiring - 1953 Series II
Replies: 17
Views: 1177

Re: Horn wiring - 1953 Series II

Cheap Endoscopes available online.They have a light o the end and a screen at the other.Work well.
by Classiccars
Thu Jan 25, 2024 7:51 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine bore
Replies: 2
Views: 461

Re: Engine bore

Thank you Les
by Classiccars
Wed Jan 24, 2024 9:06 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine bore
Replies: 2
Views: 461

Engine bore

Can you please advise what my morris ital A series 1275 engine would originally be bored out to please.Engine rebuilder was asking.
by Classiccars
Wed Jan 24, 2024 6:19 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Engine rebuild
Replies: 11
Views: 1610

Re: Engine rebuild

Will do thank you.