Converting a Minor 1000 between LHD and RHD

Post by **Kevin** » Thu Jul 29, 2004 2:59 pm

5 years or so,

Nothing like a bit of advanced planning, I have trouble with more than today.

Post by **Multiphonikks** » Thu Jul 29, 2004 3:16 pm

Well Kevin, the sad fact is that it's going to take me at least a year to get th correct papers to move to Canada as a canadian citizen and at least twice as long for America to sort it's collective rear end out, so I figure 5 years is the best bet

Out of interest, when (and if) Hebe and us go back to the states or Canada, is it possible to retain our original english registration (all be it on a relevant liscence plate?) I know EBE xxxC would fit on the VA licence plates...

Post by **rayofleamington** » Thu Jul 29, 2004 4:00 pm

Nothing like a bit of advanced planning, I have trouble with more than today

I have trouble just with today, as my mind is elswhere

Hopefully the LHD minor is not just a pipedream - and Cam will have to do half of it anyway ;-)

Post by **Cam** » Thu Jul 29, 2004 4:22 pm

Hopefully the LHD minor is not just a pipedream - and Cam will have to do half of it anyway

There's no reason why it should be a pipedream. The only way to have things is to MAKE them happen!! Source the bits and get converting!! I'm quite looking forward to a joint project. We'll have to stock up on teabags!!

Post by **Scott** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 4:15 am

Cam wrote:I'm quite looking forward to a joint project.

Shouldn't have mentioned that, Cam. That Traveller seems to be getting worse by the day!

Post by **Cam** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 9:49 am

That Traveller seems to be getting worse by the day!

I'm glad you noticed! Although it amazes me how you can see from there!

Must be reflection from the atmosphere or maybe a little but very deep hole in the ground somewhere..............

Post by **salty_monk** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:18 pm

Ray,

Why the LHD?? You looking for a German mile muncher??

Post by **rayofleamington** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:52 pm

It's just another madcap scheme - all will be revealed if it happens.
If it doesn't.. then I don't want to look 'too much' of a dreamer. ;-)

Post by **MrA.Series** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 6:42 pm

Sorry Guys, but I havn't even touched a LHD Minor let along own bits of one... ...but what I do have is these pics to post up:

This shows the LHD plate (37) as compared to the RHD plate (36) as shown in an exploded view of a SII gearbox.

Now, I've researched and found out that although the RHD pivot plate on both 948 and 1098 gearboxes are near identical, the LHD 948 pivot plate is very different from the LHD 1098 pivot plate (both shown as 32 in the diagram below).

This picture shows a close-up view of the 948 and 1098 pivot plates to show their diffrences.

I've produced this really close-up pic so you can all see the diffrence in shape between the two types of LHD pivot plate (both shown as 32, RHD plates are both 31). All we need to know now, ray, is what gearbox will you be wanting for this LHD you're going to create?

Post by **Cam** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 9:55 pm

Thanks for the info Mr A.

Ray will be wanting to convert a 1098 gearbox from RHD to LHD.

Post by **rayofleamington** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 10:21 pm

Ray and/or Cam will be wanting to convert a 1098 gearbox from RHD to LHD.

Post by **Cam** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 11:02 pm

Point taken.

Post by **MrA.Series** » Sat Jul 31, 2004 7:53 pm

Well, looks like we'll all have to be looking out for one of them smaller style LHD pivot plates for you guys then.
Eyes pealed everone!

Post by **rayofleamington** » Sat Jul 31, 2004 7:59 pm

Thanks for the info Mr A.

I should give a second thanks - those drawings were great ;-)

Post by **MrA.Series** » Sat Jul 31, 2004 8:08 pm

Yeah, took me ages to ink them in my sketch pad!

Post by **rayofleamington** » Mon Aug 02, 2004 10:33 pm

isn't the RHD midget steering rack the same part as the LHD minor,

Well after a bit of digging (e-mail plus a dirty handed inspection) this seems to be true - Cheers Winger.
The midget's steering arms are forward of the suspension so the rack mechanicals are reversed.
Have now got a lead on a RHD midget rack near Stoke...

Post by **Cam** » Mon Aug 02, 2004 11:11 pm

Have now got a lead on a RHD midget rack near Stoke...

Let me know the details when you are ready and I can pick it up if you like. Whereabouts near Stoke?? Can you PM me with the details?