quarterlight catches and glass.

Post by **FlyingScot** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 10:10 pm

Is it easy, or possible, to re attach the quarterlight catch to the frame? Also is it straightforward to get the glass in or out?
Thanks.
Steve

Post by **rupert** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 9:34 am

hello
I think most of the catches are spotwelded to the frame, but it is quite easy to get replacement frames. The glass is really easy to get in and out - infact before I changed the rubbers, mine kept falling out!

There are some "additional" quarterlite catches available - designed to increase security - which might be worth gettting until you get a new frame

cheers

Rupert

Post by **FlyingScot** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 11:26 am

Thanks Rupert,
do you know where the additional catches can be sourced from?
Steve

Post by **rupert** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 2:26 pm

er... I think Grumpys use to sell them, but they have closed down now!
.. ah here you go!

East sussex have them...

http://morrisminorspares.co.uk/shop/pro ... 2c6cdf87ca

should keep you going until you find a proper one

Rupert

Post by **Scott** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 6:42 am

FlyingScot wrote:Is it easy, or possible, to re attach the quarterlight catch to the frame?

I assume your pin has broken off the 1/4 window frame. If the pin's not too damaged, it's possible to fit it back on with a dab of weld after removing the 1/4 glass.
If the pin has broken away & is now too short to re-weld, replacement pins are available from the MM specialists.
I haven't fitted new pins before, just re-welded originals, but I'd guess they could be peened over like a rivet to secure or welded on.

Post by **pskipper** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 7:09 am

The original pins slotted through the frame (a sort of rectangular block with the pin protruding). If you have a broken frame with intact pin its half an hours work with angle grinder and drill to replace the pin on your good frame.

Post by **Kevin** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 4:12 pm

There has been some original pins up for sale on ebay recently, this will show you what they look like.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-quarterlight- ... dZViewItem

Post by **markattard** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:05 pm

I've encountered another problem with quatlites.

Since I restored my 2 door the quarter light became very loose and won't stay in the open position, the wind just close it back, any ideas how to increase friction in the pin?

Post by **alex_holden** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:47 pm

There's a big screw near the hinge that's supposed to adjust the amount of friction.

Post by **Kevin** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 11:08 pm

There's a big screw near the hinge that's supposed to adjust the amount of friction.

Alex is right and its quoted in the BMC manual but not in Haynes of course.

Post by **markattard** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 11:45 pm

Mine screws are both same size, maybe because it's a thousand or maybe some previous owner changed them, I'll try to tighten one and see what happens...thanks

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