Morris Minor Owners Club

392 UXC, 1954, FAA11/234167. I would welcome any info on this vehicle??

The chassis number suggests this was, originally at least, a Black 4 Door Saloon, Right Hand Drive UK Market model painted with synthetic. It would of had maroon seats and carpets, and is a Series 2 model fitted with 803 cc A series engine..... Of course much of this could have changed over the years... Hope this helps?

I am impressed ! must join the club asap. Thank you PSL184

Another random fact, that number plate isn't the original one. The original one was probably sold as a private plate and the car has been given a new age related one.

We aim to please

OMG if your that good Im afraid to ask the simple Qs, cheers folks !!!

OMG if your that good Im afraid to ask the simple Qs,

You just need the right website to answer those questions so don't worry.
We are more than used to, what is the wirring noise while I am stationary with my head in the boot type of question

I think we're getting too good at this - perhaps we should get out more - that is out of the garage more!!

I think we're getting too good at this - perhaps we should get out more - that is out of the garage more!!

So thats where you have your PC Lou

Kevin wrote: We are more than used to, what is the wirring noise while I am stationary with my head in the boot type of question

Thanks Kevin, I'd forgotten what your first question was

There are PC's all over this house Kevin, together with a server in the roof - Jon's just about to install a PC in the garage - funny that!

When did Semaphore?? indicators stop being put on this vehicle? and would you advise cranking the engine (with handle) over before trying to start it, the oil on dipstick looks like new and rocker cover off shows no sign of white deposits!! ta.
Garage now has corner thats clear to except car for winter, rool on dark nights.

If i remember rightly semaphores were stopped in october 1961, the cars were then given flashing sidelights and brake lights. Proper flashing indicators were fitted as of october 1963

Jon's just about to install a PC in the garage

Well at least you dont have one in a car (yet)

Kevin ?! No I flippin am not that would be grounds for divorce, the garage is definatley a PC free zone, I have even thrown out the radio in the hope that one day I will get a proper wireless (our signals come via microwaves to the Island)
Cheers Sydney'61, Thats another job for the list.

Oil will always look 'new' if it's been standing for ages - the grot sinks to the bottom of the sump. Yes - crank it with the handle to make sure it's not 'stuck' in any way, and pour a little oil down the bores firts too, then - crank it over on the starter (plugs out) until the oil pressure light goes out - and then keep going for another 5 seconds or so to put oil round the engine. Then - start it!

and would you advise cranking the engine (with handle) over before trying to start it

Not if its being used regularly. If its been stood for a length of time it might not be a bad idea to get some oils on the bearings etc