HELP A MARK 111 1959 MORRIS OXFORD

[pegleg]

FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS THAT THE OLD LADY HAS BEEN BACK ON THE ROAD I HAVE BEEN TO AND ENJOYED SOME OF YOUR LOCAL RALLYS. BUT I NOW HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY REAR SUPENSION ITS SLOPY AND I CAN NOT FIND ANY ONE THAT CAN HELP ME THE ORIGONAL HAS 7 LEAVES A FLAT LENGTH OF48"AND A THIKNES OF 1/4" and 1 /12" WIDE I have been told that if I dismantel my springs and rebuild them using my top spring with the eyes and morris minor springs for the other components this will work can some one help because the morris oxford people carnt seem to help with the mark 111
thanks PETER ( PEG LEG)

[bmcecosse]

It's a possibility - unfortunately my spare springs are tucked away very difficult to get at - but i'm sure someone will be along soon who can easily measure a spring for you. If the U bolts are long enough you can probably go to more than 7 leaves - and if the car has lever arm dampers (?) - be sure to drain out the old oil and refill with SAE 30 oil - Tesco garden section. This makes a huge difference if you can do it.

[mike.perry]

Minor springs are 43.5 in x 1.5 in x 0.25 in thick.
5 leaf on cars, 7 leaf on Travellers and 9 leaf? on vans.
Have you tried getting your springs reset?

[bmcecosse]

Based on Mikes measurements then - the Minor leaves should work well ! Use as many as you need to get the strength of spring you require.

[pegleg]

Thank you very much for your help. It now gives me something to work on. Apparently your members are very good and very helpful!
Thanks again for your help
Pegleg