I've a new moggie and don't know where to start!!

[PSL184]

You really do need only the most basic of toolkits.. A few spanners and a screwdriver should do it

[Kevin]

Pop up a picture of the engine then at least we can see if its a standard one or not.

[ani]

Here's a pic of the engine. I'm quite amazed at all the advice I've received so far. Sadly I've had no response from anyone south of Watford!!! Maybe I should go and live in Coventry with my brother <br><br>

[PSL184]

Yep, looks pretty standard... If you do come to Cov you'll have to let us know and pop round for a cuppa....

[ani]

If I don't hear from anyone local I might just take you up on that offer!! A nice warm springday sounds good - just in case I need the AA

[PSL184]

All Minor owners and classic car nutters always welcome round here

[ASL642]

I dont know whether we have anyone who actually lives in Aldershot, but we do have a Berkshire East branch contact Andrew Battison 0118 nine 6one 66one8 for more info -he's based in Reading. Hope this helps

[Stig]

I'm near Reading too, but don't know if I'll have any time at the weekend as things are getting panicky at work as I'm off on holiday at the end of next week (I'm still at work now). Otherwise I'd offer, sorry!

[ani]

Thanks anyway Maybe I'll take it for a drive to Reading when you come back from your holiday. Ani

[ani]

You really do need only the most basic of toolkits.. A few spanners and a screwdriver should do it

Spent some time yesterday evening going through the Manual kindly sent to be by bmcecosse. The whole of Section Q seems to detail all the service tools but I can't find a simple list of what a basic service should comprise of. With my limited knowledge I would have thought - replace points, plugs, distributor cap, rotor arm, ht leads, change oil, replace oil and air filters......
Where can I find this kind of info for the Morris - or am I missing something here!! Thanks in advance and sorry if I'm sounding a bit dim

[Stig]

Thanks anyway Maybe I'll take it for a drive to Reading when you come back from your holiday. Ani

That'd be good. Love to see the pickup and could help you with doing a service if you've not done it by then.

I can't remember exactly what you're supposed to do at 3000, 6000, 12000 etc. miles and aren't quite that organised myself anyway, but as a start:


. 1. Change oil and oil filter

. 2. Change air filter, points and plugs, adjust brakes and grease its' various suspension bits. Maybe clean fuel pump points.

in order of most frequent jobs.

I tend not to replace distributor cap, rotor arm or HT leads very often but as they're unknown it's probably a good idea in your case.


Someone will hopefully point you at the definitive service schedule, I know it's in the front of the Haynes manual and bits of that look like they're lifted from the original Morris manual.

[ani]

Many thanks for that - at least that list isn't too long and I certainly should be able to make a start. Should I be tempted to do anything with the carb?
Have a great holiday

[Stig]

Oh, there are lots more things to check but that's the most important things that need changing for servicing. I'd be checking all sorts of stuff on a car I'd just bought.

As you'll be changing the air filter anyway, try poking a finger in the inlet and lift the carb's piston up and check it drops smoothly. Also check there's some oil in the damper. And as you'll be changing the plugs as well let us know what colour they are (white, beige, black etc).


Hmm, this thread is drifting towards the Mechanical section.

[ani]

Ops - no more mechanical questions - don't want to get my wrist slapped ........ plugs are white.

and thanks again.

[ani]

Was thinking about why the colour of the plug makes any difference - I now realise that you're talking about the colour of it once its removed!! See I'm already learning