New(ish) Member

Post by **DuncanBeaumont** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 5:30 pm

Hi. I have been a member since the Spring, but have only just bought a Minor - please be gentle with me!

What is the form when asking questions about a specific car? Is it normal to include full reg. nos., engine nos. etc, or is the convention to asterisk the last two or three digits?

Post by **LouiseM** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 5:36 pm

Hi Duncan, welcome to the site.

With regards to the car details it depends on what information you require. If it's general maintenance type questions the year and body style will usually be sufficient. You might need to post the engine or chassis number, but again it would depend on the question. You shouldn't need to post your reg number unless you are looking for previous owners, history etc. There is no 'convention' as such - just post your question and you'll get a quick response. If further info is required someone will soon let you know

Lou

Post by **ASL642** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 5:38 pm

Welcome to the forum. People seem to be on this site almost 24 hours a day so ask away!

Post by **DuncanBeaumont** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 5:43 pm

Thank you for those prompt replies.

Here goes:-

My engine number is 10MA-U-H 133029 What engine is it?

Post by **d_harris** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 5:48 pm

1098cc

Post by **LouiseM** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 5:52 pm

Yes - A series 1098cc high compression engine.

Post by **DuncanBeaumont** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 6:14 pm

What do the various letters mean?

Post by **LouiseM** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 6:18 pm

10 - 1098cc
MA - Morris Minor series 5
U - central gear change
H - High compression
133029 - this is the individual engine number

Post by **Dean** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 6:34 pm

Come on Duncan... they need to be tougher questions than that.

Welcome to the world of the Morris Minor.

Post by **DuncanBeaumont** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 9:15 pm

OK Dean

Why when I come back to the forum after a period away, do I have to log on again?

I have checked the "log on automatically" box.

Post by **Dean** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 9:25 pm

When you are next logged in, Log in from the main menu on the left hand side, it should be at the bottom. I find this way works for me. ;)

Post by **DuncanBeaumont** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 9:58 pm

Is there a link or sticky about uploading photos to the forum?

Post by **bpr81a** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:09 pm

Just use the Upload picture facility just underneath where you type in - click on Browse to select the picture.
Its quicker if you make sure the picture isn't too big, but the system will resize to 640x480 if the picture you load is any bigger.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:09 pm

You just click on the 'choose' section at the bottom of the box! Where it says 'upload picture' !!

Post by **DuncanBeaumont** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 7:00 am

This is my first time. I am very nervous!<br>

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Post by **DuncanBeaumont** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 7:01 am

If anyone thinks, "I know that car" do let me know.

Post by **pfgiz** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 7:51 am

Very nice.

Welcome, hope you have many happy days with your Minor.