Sophie's Progress SNEAK PREVIEW

Post by **RogerRust** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 2:27 pm

By the way - I used a tooth brush and washing up liquid on the distibutor. I used her's I don't think she has noticed yet.

Post by **mal** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 2:34 pm

Sorry to hear of your probs; Roger

it's so annoying when little things like that go wrong and delay a job, after all the effort...

I think the block would fit in a domestic dishwaher

I took the dishwasher to the engine.. daughters come in handy sometimes

Seriously though, I do my engine in situ, although as you say it's a lot more work & time, but I like a spotless engine

Mal

Post by **RogerRust** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 6:49 pm

Stud fixed at the work shop. £40. I had the head back on in 10 mins and now all snug and tightened up!!!!

Post by **RogerRust** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 6:52 pm

I ran the engine briefly today only 10 seconds because I haven't got any water in it yet. I just wanted to hear the engine run before I put the rad. etc on. The oil light went straight out ( I primed the oil pump with Vaseline) and the ignition light went out as well so I think the dynamo and regulator are ok.
Tomorrow I’ll finish off fitting the prop shaft and clutch linkage and then fit the radiator horn etc.

It’s funny, but it’s the first time its had an engine running for 18 years and it makes the little car live.

It sounded lovely

P.S. any one spot the American Imported part that arrived today?

Post by **JimK** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 6:58 pm

Yup! The same as I've bought - the thermostat housing/top hose connection thingy. Better angle for the hose on a 1275, which is why I've bought them.

I hope mine arrive soon...

Post by **Onne** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 7:19 pm

Looking great Roger!

Post by **LouiseM** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 7:41 pm

Puts my engine bay to shame! Where did you get the air filter cover from?

Post by **RogerRust** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 7:41 pm

Just a quick update and two more pics.
At last things are going together. Now I can make a start on the final rebuild before the respray.

One bit of bad new there is a oil leak at the back of the sump. I guess its the crank shaft seal arrangement. Oh well such is life. I think it will have to wait until I can afford a rear oil seal kit.

Post by **Kevin** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 2:02 pm

Where did you get the air filter cover from?

Louise it looks like a K & N cone air filter unit.

Certainly looks good Roger, and its all coming together in time for the Rally season

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I see you didnt bother with plumbing in the heated inlet manifold, any particular reason ? as it does seem to be one of those 6 of one 6 of the other type of opinions.

Post by **alex_holden** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 2:21 pm

Kevin wrote:Louise it looks like a K & N cone air filter unit.

I don't think it is; K&N's elements are red and corrugated. This is what the one I bought looks like:

Post by **RogerRust** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 3:36 pm

I thought I'd see how it went with the dry manifold. Keeping the inlet air as cool as possible and therefore most dense. I have some spare hose if I decide to plumb it in later.

The air filter came with the carb. I can't quite read the logo it's some sort of K&N look-a-like. Sounds good!!

Post by **mal** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 4:15 pm

Looks very nice Roger

I'm surprised that you didn't strip & polish the radiator top I think it would have really finished the engine bay, I know some people don't like it and obviously it's personal choice, but it do's look beautiful as is...

Is that air filter one of the washable foam one's ??

Mal

Post by **Kevin** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 4:50 pm

Maybe its a Pipercross one then and I am sure there are other versions around.

Post by **RogerRust** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 6:32 pm

Well done Kevin! I understand now - the logo is a "P" and a "cross"

I've just checked their web site it is a pipercross air filter. You learn something every day. The question is "is that good?"

Post by **RichardLewis** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 6:10 pm

Roger your info on the chassis prompted me to check mine(didn't know it was there) mine is 874527 it is a '61 saloon and porcelain green also.

now if I could determine the day of manufacture

RogerRust wrote:What do you make of this number on the left hand side of the bulkhead?

I noticed it when I got back to bare metal. I took the picture lit from the side with a small torch to reveal the otherwise invisible number 874875.

this is where I found it.

EDIT: I've just checked - its the chassis number!

Post by **RogerRust** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 6:40 am

Well well. Sophies older twin sister!

Post by **mal** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 2:56 pm

Got that radiator polished up yet Roger ??

Mal

Post by **jackkelleher** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 1:51 am

Say- where did you find the new pull knobs for the interior? I've been looking for a set and found none...

Post by **RogerRust** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 7:55 pm

I cleaned up the ones that I had.
There were a set on ebay last week the guy had two sets so perhaps they will go back on.

I've just found this set for $10 thats will only be about £6 I shoould snap them up if I were you. I've ordered a few bits from the USA lately with the strong pound it makes for good value.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Morris-M ... enameZWD2V

Post by **jackkelleher** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 10:27 pm

It would, but unfortunately I'm already in the States so there'll be no gain

But thanks for the heads-up, I'll take a look!

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