my old moggy

Post by **unclemarj** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 10:11 pm

hi there, i have just bought a 1955 morris minor and i am wondering if any body can help. the old girl is running rich and the brakes are binding any ideas? she starts first time but it is gutless when driving. heeeeeeeeelp...<br>

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Post by **LouiseM** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 10:21 pm

Hi, welcome to the site, and don't forget to look at the "new member?" thread at the top of this forum. Nice looking car you have there, and you've come to the right place for advice

Just post your questions in the most appropriate forum eg mechanical for the brake and running problems, and you'll be guaranteed a quick response.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 10:38 pm

Welcome to the Forum - and congrats on the car.
If it's an 803 cc engine - it WILL be gutless!
Brakes - well you will need to get the wheels off and inspect each one by taking the drums off - they may simply be adjusted up too tight - but more likely some of the brake cylinders are sticking ON - causing the binding, and general poor/dangerous braking. Since this is a Safety Critical item - if you don't know what to do to fix it- you will need to enroll help. Meantime - if the brakes are not working properly - I suggest you shouldn't drive it!

Post by **LouiseM** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 7:22 am

Seperate thread now in 'mechanical' to discuss brake & engine problem: http://www.morrisminoroc.co.uk/index.ph ... ic&t=28669