my first morris

[Becko]

hi all , new new to the morris scene ive had my fair share of classic cars ... mini's , chevette's , mk1 & 2 escorts , lotus cortina but i've always liked the look of the traveller...
so ive bought this its far from perfect, the woods the wrong colour and it needs a paint job.. ( get rid of the fibreglass wings )
any help from yourselfs would be great...
the first thing with the car i have noticed whilst driving it is there's a nasty noise when the engines under load ...
not sure its the engine but maybe the gearbox is this normal ??

thanks in advanced chris
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[MarkyB]

Welcome, I've got an almond green Minor too, it has several shades on it too, I call it patina
Hard to tell what state the wood is in with that dark stain, looks like some discolouration in places, are there any soft bits?

[Becko]

Welcome, I've got an almond green Minor too, it has several shades on it too, I call it patina
Hard to tell what state the wood is in with that dark stain, looks like some discolouration in places, are there any soft bits?

it has been repaired with fibreglass filler in two areas ... which im going to cut out and make good with repairs until i can afford to replace the wood...
the stain has been put on rather heavy in places .... which does make it look patchy ... fingers crossed a good sand down will bring it back to a lighter shade

i was told it was owned by a gentleman that gave up driving ... it has had the odd 'diy ' repairs that need looking at

but ill do these over time

[Becko]

went to pick an engine today as mine has started making some nasty noises ... big ends i think

[Becko]

started the conversion too an alternator today...
new brackets in place , alternator bolted in place
but im stuck with the wiring... i dont really want to running new wire everywhere
so cant just use the old wiring...
i remember years back on my lotus cortina i just joint four wires together
is this possible on the mooris

thanks chris

[Becko]

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[janstolp]

http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=39514
All you need to know

Best regards
Jan

[Becko]

thanks for the reply jan

i was hoping i could just use the wires that are already there rather than add new wiring

im sure i just joined two large and two small together on my lotus cortina

but it was years ago... cant remember

[janstolp]

One way op another I can't really get the scan ok but this will help you further.
From;technical manual by Rob Thomasson available through the MMOC

Best regards
Jan
You don't really need extra cables exept maybe for the extra cable Rob mentions

[Becko]

Thank you jan that's very helpful

[Becko]

Got it all finished off today ... All working perfectly
And didn't have to cut or alter any wires
Very happy

[Becko]

Got all my bits together for the engine rebuild
The engine I bought is a good second hand runner
Just thought I'd freshen it up , oil pump , shells and chain
Old piston and rings look fine

Even the old shells looked fine but thought I'd change them anyway

I do need an unleaded head , cheapest I've found is £180
Exchange
Anyone no of any better prices ??[frame][/frame]

[ASL642]

Put a post in the Wanted section stating your location - we have many members around your area someone may have a spare.

[Becko]

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started to take a look at the wood today... guy i bought it off painted the wood ( i hate it) anyway ... can see what he was trying to hide now[frame][/frame]

young photography student asked if he could take some shots of my car think they came out really well[frame][/frame]