Hi Alice, I know this is a very old post, but grateful to you as I'm having same problems and am so nervous all the time in case I break down in a roundabout or traffic lights! I'm in the early stages of finding the choke point myself.... And this is my 5th moggy!!!Alice Minor wrote: ↑Mon Nov 18, 2019 11:19 am I hope everyone is ok about me posting my experiences on here ? , if so then anything you think I’m doing wrong or could be done a better way PLEASE don’t hesitate to shout up
Starting Dad's old Minor
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'moggy1756' - as long as the car is regularly serviced and fitted with good quality components, there is little risk of breaking down at a roundabout or anywhere else. Look after the car and it will look after you!
As far as use of the choke is concerned, plenty of advice earlier in this thread......
As far as use of the choke is concerned, plenty of advice earlier in this thread......
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My 20 year old son is using his virtually every day, as long as he remembers to put fuel in it its been no trouble (only issue has been the horn packing up because a part was missing but hardly a critical issue).
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Hi there, well I've only had her a few months and insisted the van had MOT on purchase. It broke down on way home! Have had new coil and head gasket and two new tyres so far!! Don't think the Not was worth the paper it was written on. My mechanic is very good so he's gonna adjust the carb tomorrow as it does seem to be running rich. Fingers crossed after that I shall enjoy happy motoring. I always make sure it's regularly serviced, classic or otherwise. I think after reading the thread I'll be only needing very little chokemyoldjalopy wrote: ↑Tue May 10, 2022 11:48 am 'moggy1756' - as long as the car is regularly serviced and fitted with good quality components, there is little risk of breaking down at a roundabout or anywhere else. Look after the car and it will look after you!
As far as use of the choke is concerned, plenty of advice earlier in this thread......
So glad for this forum!
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Often owners find things going wrong with their new purchase due to previous neglect. But after a while these gremlins become eliminated and, as long as you maintain and service it properly, the car will settle down into 'reliability'. As the majority of breakdowns are ignition related, I suggest you get your ignition parts from the Distributor Doctor as his parts are top-quality = reliable. There are many cheap, repro inition parts on EBay etc. which will only let you down in the middle of BFN on a dark and stormy night!