just been given a morris 1000, where do i start?
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just been given a morris 1000, where do i start?
My grandad has just give me a morris 1000 and i would really like get it up and running.
Its been in his garage for about 15 years, it was in good working order when he put it there.
I think its runs off 4 star, so would i need to get the engine converted or is there something i could put in the engine to get it running?
Also would i need to use a special fluid to clean it out because its been sitting there for so long?
Its been in his garage for about 15 years, it was in good working order when he put it there.
I think its runs off 4 star, so would i need to get the engine converted or is there something i could put in the engine to get it running?
Also would i need to use a special fluid to clean it out because its been sitting there for so long?
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Hi, Mine was sat for 20 years and it started.. so hopefully yours should be ok too. Bear with us though.. we will help you get this started one way or another...
You'll probably need to buy a new battery, points, plugs, leads, engine oil, gearbox oil, axle oil and replace the existing stuff.
Clean out the carb and top up with oil.
I used Superplus unleaded to get the 98 octane and pour in some redex lead replacement juice into the tank.
I'm at work at the moment and I'll think of some work when I get the chance..
Also my brakes had seized on and the old fluid had evapourated which mean't all the cylinders and pipes needed repairing or replacing.
You'll probably need to buy a new battery, points, plugs, leads, engine oil, gearbox oil, axle oil and replace the existing stuff.
Clean out the carb and top up with oil.
I used Superplus unleaded to get the 98 octane and pour in some redex lead replacement juice into the tank.
I'm at work at the moment and I'll think of some work when I get the chance..
Also my brakes had seized on and the old fluid had evapourated which mean't all the cylinders and pipes needed repairing or replacing.
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The least of yur worries is the engine - it absolutely does NOT need converting to unleaded - it will run fine on normal pump fuel. Before you even try to start it - take the spark plugs and squirt some oil down the bores - then very gently try to turn the engine by hand - using the fan or better with the starting handle if you have one. If it turns ok - next thing is to spin it up on the starter motor until the oil-pressure light (orange) in the Speedo goes out - and then spin it for another burst of 5 seconds - and repeat for another 5 seconds. Then either clean or renew the plugs - clean the fuel pump contacts so it 'clicks' when you turn on the ignition - clean the distributer points and the inside of the cap - add some fresh petrol - replace the spark plugs, pull the choke out - and crank it to see if it fires! You may have to pour an egg-cup of petrol into the carb mouth to get it started first time. Come back with your problems - there will be some - don't worry! As with any old car - the body condition is far more important than getting it running. I've PMd you the link to download a free copy of the Workshop manual - read it well!
Welcome Sian,
All the advice so far is good, especially fluid change and BMC's engine advice. Please do give the brakes some attention as Dean suggests. It's fun making it go, but it's better in the long term for it too stop as well
Give the tyres (very important for safety!) and fan belt (important for peace of mind!) a check to make sure they're not cracked/perished or hard.
Once it's got an MoT etc. Drive it
Andrew
All the advice so far is good, especially fluid change and BMC's engine advice. Please do give the brakes some attention as Dean suggests. It's fun making it go, but it's better in the long term for it too stop as well
Give the tyres (very important for safety!) and fan belt (important for peace of mind!) a check to make sure they're not cracked/perished or hard.
Once it's got an MoT etc. Drive it
Andrew
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My current minor was sat for over 8 years with nothing done to it at all .. a couple of squirts of oil down the bores, and a few hand turns with cranking handle and it started fine with the old plugs (given a clean) ... longer term the tyres & fan belt needed replacing, brakes needed stripping and rebuilding (new seals), windscreen rubbers needed replacing (and some welding down the arches - it was stored outside), but other than that it passed the MOT fine with little done to it!!!!!
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You don't have to. You can just use ordinary unleaded petrol and plan to swap the head for an unleaded one if/when the exhaust valve seats burn out.
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If it doesn't work, you're not hitting it with a big enough hammer.
Which will not be for many years unless you drive the car very hard or long. It's doubtful if the additives actually DO anything useful - except Tetra-boost which actually contains tetra-ethyl lead, and so turns unleaded fuel into genuine leaded fuel ! It must not of course be used on a car with a catalyst!!