Engine ID, Timber stains.

[Dryad]

Welcome to the forum! It should be a 1098 engine if it's a C reg, but the way to tell is to look for a number cast into the engine block; if it's a 1098 it will say 1100, if it's a 948 it will say 950. Chances are, DVLA got it wrong on the document as there was no 998cc engine for the Minor.

Re: timber stains. I believe the way to do it is to sand it gown to bare wood and carefully wipe bleach over the wood. Then when it's dried, revarnish it. I've not done this myself but I'm sure someone will be along soon who has, and can give you more advice.

[aupickup]

DO NOT USE BLEACH IT WILL DESTROY THE FIBRES IN THE ASH
Use pure lemon juice applied several times until the staining goes

[les]

We haven't got a spellcheck, although your spelling looks good. (You should see some posts!) maybe an 'e' instead of an 'i' in algae, guess that's what you wanted to check. Good spellers always welcome!

[daveallgood]

I've used two part bleach on various types of timber used in custom made furniture, including ash, with no adverse effect at all either on the timber itself or the finish.

[barrie102]

I have used oxalic acid with some success in the past.

Follow up with a saturator (ie Owatrol DEKS OLJE D1.) then a top coat of Owatrol DEKS OLJE D2 . I have done this with excellent results.

Owatrol oil has UV protection.

This is not a five minute job . Saturator needs to be applied to cleaned up wood six times allowing 24hrs between coats.
The top coat is applied in a similar manner , six times again.

This as recommended by Traveller Timbers.

A bit drawn out but well worth it.

[bmcecosse]

Scrub off dirt/algae with hot water and a sponge. If stained - Citric or Oxalic acid - then Cuprinol 5 star wood treatment - several doses. I then use Danish oil on mine - many coats rubbed well in - on a hot day, or at least in warm sunshine!
For the engine - the 948 has '950' cast in the block to the left of the exhaust pipe connection - the 1098 engine has '1100' on a little aluminium plate fixed to the block in the same location. But post up a picture or two of the engine - we'll soon tell you!

[barrie102]

Scrub off dirt/algae with hot water and a sponge. If stained - Citric or Oxalic acid - then Cuprinol 5 star wood treatment - several doses. I then use Danish oil on mine - many coats rubbed well in - on a hot day, or at least in warm sunshine!
For the engine - the 948 has '950' cast in the block to the left of the exhaust pipe connection - the 1098 engine has '1100' on a little aluminium plate fixed to the block in the same location. But post up a picture or two of the engine - we'll soon tell you!

Danish oil has no UV protection for your wood. Check with the experts .

[Stig]

Danish oil has no UV protection for your wood. Check with the experts .

Yeah, but Roy lives in Scotland.