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I think we have 16 from MMCCNSW we will be driving down over 6 days starting at Junee,
I need to rebuild my motor and just got the bored block back today. But I have got a spare Ute.

I have always used Penrite oil in my motors and gearboxes. What I use is 20W/60 mineral full zinc. Usually priced about $55 to $60 for 5 liters but at the moment it is on special at Repco for $29 a sa ...

Hi all there is a group from MMCC NSW going to the Rally next year and we have organized the trip over a few days we will meet at Junee stay the night then on to Echuca where we will stay two nights ...

Booked our accommodation today we will be travelling as a Club from NSW with a few stops on the way Probably Junee. Narrandera, Mildura etc. Now I have a year to decide which vehicle to take.

After leaving my lights on and having a flat battery I installed a buzzer years ago.
My method was an N/C relay fitted with the coil in it driven by the ignition wire, then a cable from the on side o ...

Lower part od A and B pillars can be bought. Best quality and fit Andrew Eggleton UK fast post.

Don't you move the radiator away from the motor not towards.

Have a new relay shaft cut with an extension piece made ready for my welder who just happens to live next door.
I look after his electrical problems. He does my welding and some engineered parts

Yes, that's the man. I tried to buy one but ended up making my own rose joints
I have a new relay and a professional welder Neighbour so will get bit extended on the week end.

Just done some research on MMOC message board. The fix is to use rose jointed fitting on all shafts which I have done plus lengthen the arm on the relay shaft that connects clutch pedal only by 5/8 in ...

The pedal extension on both arms of the relay shaft according to my UK enquiry was 25mm, 2.5rmm seems insignificant unless you mean 2.5 centimeters,

With the head my 997cc Cooper Mini had this he ...

Put the battery charger on the car night before a run to the famous Gnoo Blas Classic in Orange NSW 650 cars on show this year.
It is approx 160klms from home so we left earlyand all went well but l ...

Good straight run though, BP Turbo will do it in one day

I have a Commercial Workshop Manual with diagrams at home (away now) . For my Ute rebuilt I bought a car harness and added the blinkers and other myself.
Originally they had a relay mounted on the i ...

My Austin Ute is now back on the road after a new engine was fitted. Nothing at all wrong with other engine pretty new and bored to 998cc, but I needed a project so bought at a extremly good price a ...

I can see a BBQ stop coming up in Dubbo Red Convertible

Got my 1098 parts dipstick and gearstick from rgplant@minorpartsofoxford.com.uk Richard Plant very helpful posted quick well worth a try if you cannot get it here.
Also mirabella classic cars on lin ...

Anyone have a dipstick for a 1098 engine my new motor is without one and they are different to the 948 ones
Thanks

There are others making harnesses but they are expensive, For my Ute I bought a cheap one from ESM in UK think it was for a 1958 2 door. From there I modified and added what I needed hiding where I c ...

Grabbed an opportunity to take my car for a run yesterday but alas heavy rain started and wipers would not work.
Once home checked the electrics which differ from original as I have fitted a relay a ...

Yes it is black quite a lot of yes and no from UK , but in the end Idid paint it black.

Firstly can I suggest you acquire a multimeter about $20 on line or places Like Jaycar etc.
I fitted my relay under dash and from there connected a cable to good paint free metal from terminal 30 . ...

I had some problems with my single speed wipers would not get a full sweep took one arm off wet the screen worked ok. Next I checked the voltage at the motor running and found 11 volts, diagram will s ...

Both my Minors have standard fuel tanks and I have never had a problem or wanted a bigger tank.
My saloon goes to Sydney events regularly which is about 450klm's, The car has been to many National R ...

So to add these lights you need a relay and a blocking diode I used one I had about 3 or 4 amps. IN5404
The relay is connected to terminal 86 from the load side of ignition switch and terminal 85 to ...

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Topic: So, who is going to the Nationals ?
John Ballard Replies: 3 Views: 745	Forum: National Rally ~ Adelaide 2023 Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2022 7:59 pm Subject: So, who is going to the Nationals ?
John Ballard Replies: 3 Views: 745	I think we have 16 from MMCCNSW we will be driving down over 6 days starting at Junee, I need to rebuild my motor and just got the bored block back today. But I have got a spare Ute.
Topic: Oil
John Ballard Replies: 0 Views: 811	Forum: My Morry Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2022 5:17 pm Subject: Oil
John Ballard Replies: 0 Views: 811	I have always used Penrite oil in my motors and gearboxes. What I use is 20W/60 mineral full zinc. Usually priced about $55 to $60 for 5 liters but at the moment it is on special at Repco for $29 a sa ...
Topic: Rally Trip
John Ballard Replies: 0 Views: 515	Forum: National Rally ~ Adelaide 2023 Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2022 3:18 pm Subject: Rally Trip
John Ballard Replies: 0 Views: 515	Hi all there is a group from MMCC NSW going to the Rally next year and we have organized the trip over a few days we will meet at Junee stay the night then on to Echuca where we will stay two nights ...
Topic: Who's registered for the rally?
John Ballard Replies: 3 Views: 654	Forum: National Rally ~ Adelaide 2023 Posted: Thu May 19, 2022 6:43 pm Subject: Who's registered for the rally?
John Ballard Replies: 3 Views: 654	Booked our accommodation today we will be travelling as a Club from NSW with a few stops on the way Probably Junee. Narrandera, Mildura etc. Now I have a year to decide which vehicle to take.
Topic: Secrets of the Morris Minor wiring loom
John Ballard Replies: 3 Views: 1271	Forum: Electrics, Instrumentation & Security Posted: Thu May 12, 2022 6:40 pm Subject: Secrets of the Morris Minor wiring loom
John Ballard Replies: 3 Views: 1271	After leaving my lights on and having a flat battery I installed a buzzer years ago. My method was an N/C relay fitted with the coil in it driven by the ignition wire, then a cable from the on side o ...
Topic: Lil Jen
John Ballard Replies: 15 Views: 6908	Forum: My Morry Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2022 9:59 am Subject: Lil Jen
John Ballard Replies: 15 Views: 6908	Lower part od A and B pillars can be bought. Best quality and fit Andrew Eggleton UK fast post.
Topic: Thermo fan with a12
John Ballard Replies: 4 Views: 958	Forum: Electrics, Instrumentation & Security Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2022 9:56 am Subject: Thermo fan with a12
John Ballard Replies: 4 Views: 958	Don't you move the radiator away from the motor not towards.
Topic: Austin Ute
John Ballard Replies: 13 Views: 4799	Forum: My Morry Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2022 7:44 pm Subject: Austin Ute
John Ballard Replies: 13 Views: 4799	Have a new relay shaft cut with an extension piece made ready for my welder who just happens to live next door. I look after his electrical problems. He does my welding and some engineered parts
Topic: Austin Ute
John Ballard Replies: 13 Views: 4799	Forum: My Morry Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2022 8:58 pm Subject: Austin Ute
John Ballard Replies: 13 Views: 4799	Yes, that's the man. I tried to buy one but ended up making my own rose joints I have a new relay and a professional welder Neighbour so will get bit extended on the week end.
Topic: Austin Ute
John Ballard Replies: 13 Views: 4799	Forum: My Morry Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2022 4:23 pm Subject: Austin Ute
John Ballard Replies: 13 Views: 4799	Just done some research on MMOC message board. The fix is to use rose jointed fitting on all shafts which I have done plus lengthen the arm on the relay shaft that connects clutch pedal only by 5/8 in ...
Topic: Austin Ute
John Ballard Replies: 13 Views: 4799	Forum: My Morry Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2022 7:03 pm Subject: Austin Ute
John Ballard Replies: 13 Views: 4799	The pedal extension on both arms of the relay shaft according to my UK enquiry was 25mm, 2.5rmm seems insignificant unless you mean 2.5 centimeters, With the head my 997cc Cooper Mini had this he ...
Topic: How far can you run on a battery.
John Ballard Replies: 0 Views: 657	Forum: Electrics, Instrumentation & Security Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2022 6:47 pm Subject: How far can you run on a battery.
John Ballard Replies: 0 Views: 657	Put the battery charger on the car night before a run to the famous Gnoo Blas Classic in Orange NSW 650 cars on show this year. It is approx 160klms from home so we left earlyand all went well but l ...
Topic: Adelaide discussion
John Ballard Replies: 11 Views: 1575	Forum: National Rally ~ Adelaide 2023 Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2022 12:21 pm Subject: Adelaide discussion
John Ballard Replies: 11 Views: 1575	Good straight run though, BP Turbo will do it in one day
Topic: Wiring Diagram
John Ballard Replies: 8 Views: 1413	Forum: Electrics, Instrumentation & Security Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2022 12:13 pm Subject: Wiring Diagram
John Ballard Replies: 8 Views: 1413	I have a Commercial Workshop Manual with diagrams at home (away now) . For my Ute rebuilt I bought a car harness and added the blinkers and other myself. Originally they had a relay mounted on the i ...
Topic: Austin Ute
John Ballard Replies: 13 Views: 4799	Forum: My Morry Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2022 6:59 pm Subject: Austin Ute
John Ballard Replies: 13 Views: 4799	My Austin Ute is now back on the road after a new engine was fitted. Nothing at all wrong with other engine pretty new and bored to 998cc, but I needed a project so bought at a extremly good price a ...
Topic: Adelaide discussion
John Ballard Replies: 11 Views: 1575	Forum: National Rally ~ Adelaide 2023 Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2022 10:03 am Subject: Adelaide discussion
John Ballard Replies: 11 Views: 1575	I can see a BBQ stop coming up in Dubbo
Topic: Dipstick
John Ballard Replies: 1 Views: 1351	Forum: The World Market Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 4:27 pm Subject: Dipstick
John Ballard Replies: 1 Views: 1351	Got my 1098 parts dipstick and gearstick from rgplant@minorpartsofoxford.com.uk Richard Plant very helpful posted quick well worth a try if you cannot get it here. Also mirabella classic cars on lin ...
Topic: Dipstick
John Ballard Replies: 1 Views: 1351	Forum: The World Market Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2021 12:07 pm Subject: Dipstick
John Ballard Replies: 1 Views: 1351	Anyone have a dipstick for a 1098 engine my new motor is without one and they are different to the 948 ones Thanks
Topic: Custom wiring harness
John Ballard Replies: 5 Views: 1031	Forum: Electrics, Instrumentation & Security Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2021 6:03 pm Subject: Custom wiring harness
John Ballard Replies: 5 Views: 1031	There are others making harnesses but they are expensive, For my Ute I bought a cheap one from ESM in UK think it was for a 1958 2 door. From there I modified and added what I needed hiding where I c ...
Topic: Wipers
John Ballard Replies: 0 Views: 840	Forum: Electrics, Instrumentation & Security Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2021 1:12 pm Subject: Wipers
John Ballard Replies: 0 Views: 840	Grabbed an opportunity to take my car for a run yesterday but alas heavy rain started and wipers would not work. Once home checked the electrics which differ from original as I have fitted a relay a ...
Topic: Austin Ute
John Ballard Replies: 13 Views: 4799	Forum: My Morry Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2021 1:22 pm Subject: Austin Ute
John Ballard Replies: 13 Views: 4799	Yes it is black quite a lot of yes and no from UK , but in the end Idid paint it black.
Topic: Wiper motor problem
John Ballard Replies: 14 Views: 2853	Forum: Electrics, Instrumentation & Security Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2021 10:32 am Subject: Wiper motor problem
John Ballard Replies: 14 Views: 2853	Firstly can I suggest you acquire a multimeter about $20 on line or places Like Jaycar etc. I fitted my relay under dash and from there connected a cable to good paint free metal from terminal 30 . ...
Topic: Wiper motor problem
John Ballard Replies: 14 Views: 2853	Forum: Electrics, Instrumentation & Security Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 12:33 pm Subject: Wiper motor problem
John Ballard Replies: 14 Views: 2853	I had some problems with my single speed wipers would not get a full sweep took one arm off wet the screen worked ok. Next I checked the voltage at the motor running and found 11 volts, diagram will s ...
Topic: The Minor under construction
John Ballard Replies: 15 Views: 3810	Forum: My Morry Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2021 4:56 pm Subject: The Minor under construction
John Ballard Replies: 15 Views: 3810	Both my Minors have standard fuel tanks and I have never had a problem or wanted a bigger tank. My saloon goes to Sydney events regularly which is about 450klm's, The car has been to many National R ...
Topic: Daytime driving lights
John Ballard Replies: 5 Views: 1268	Forum: Electrics, Instrumentation & Security Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2021 12:55 pm Subject: Daytime driving lights
John Ballard Replies: 5 Views: 1268	So to add these lights you need a relay and a blocking diode I used one I had about 3 or 4 amps. IN5404 The relay is connected to terminal 86 from the load side of ignition switch and terminal 85 to ...