Morris Minor Owners Club

I've found several references in the forum recommending *not* to use the standard side jacking points.

I don't have original style Morris screw type jack, but I do have two scissor jacks.

What point under the car should I place the jack to raise a front wheel?

What point to raise a rear wheel?

(I won't be working under the car - just want to spin each wheel to find which brake is sticking.)

Thanks.
Tom M.

If in good nick they are fine to use for what you want.

If you want to jack up somewhere else you need to use a different jack -trolley most likely. Then you can jack up under the eyebolt at the front, or under the diff pumpkin/under the spring plates at the rear.

Those two original jacking points are in very good condition. I'll give them a try.
Thanks.
Tom M.

You can use the scissors type jack without any problem but use the type with a flat top.
If you jack up under the front suspension eye bolt make sure that you use a piece of flat wood to spread the load over the chassis leg.
You can use a scissors jack under the rear spring just to the rear of the rear spring front mount bracket. Again use a piece of wood between jack and spring.
If you really want to jack the Minor this is what I use under the front cross member, easy to make and gives a level lift across the front of the car.

Thanks Phil. I made a wooden block like that for my TR3. Maybe I can rustle around and find it.
Tom M.