Ian,
Another enjoyable PWP, thank you for all the hard work you put in making this happen. The nav rally was fun as always. Looking forward to Pre-War Bicester next year.
MG1930
Search found 72 matches
- Tue Jul 18, 2023 4:30 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Summer Rally and Pre-War Prescott 2023
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2899
- Tue Mar 16, 2021 3:34 pm
- Forum: Market Place
- Topic: SV Minor brake drums wanted
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2151
Re: SV Minor brake drums wanted
Yes Mini drums are drilled for four wheel studs. With luck they might even be on the same PCD as a Minor so one of them could be used. New holes would need to be drilled and this would best be done on a milling machine with a rotary table but when you are getting the drums so cheap it would be worth...
- Mon Mar 15, 2021 6:21 pm
- Forum: Market Place
- Topic: SV Minor brake drums wanted
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2151
Re: SV Minor brake drums wanted
Just a thought; I found today in the garage what I believe to be the brake drum from an early Mini. I think it might be possible to machine them to suit the Minor. Worth a look. They are 8" dia. The best bit is they are only about £12 new.
- Sun Mar 14, 2021 5:28 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Three speed to four speed gearbox change.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1404
Re: Three speed to four speed gearbox change.
Yes it is the crash box I am looking for.
- Fri Mar 12, 2021 3:29 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Three speed to four speed gearbox change.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1404
Three speed to four speed gearbox change.
Could some kind soul tell me what are the implications of swapping a MG M type three speed to a four speed crash gearbox from a Minor? Is the 4 speed heavier? Does the propshaft require shortening?
- Fri Mar 12, 2021 3:24 pm
- Forum: Market Place
- Topic: SV Minor brake drums wanted
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2151
Re: SV Minor brake drums wanted
Ian
A very informative reply. If you don't find any SV drums then why don't you consider having a batch of cast iron drums made? A batch of two dozen might prove economically viable. I suspect there are many OHC Minors out there that would benefit from new, stiffer drums.
A very informative reply. If you don't find any SV drums then why don't you consider having a batch of cast iron drums made? A batch of two dozen might prove economically viable. I suspect there are many OHC Minors out there that would benefit from new, stiffer drums.
- Tue Mar 09, 2021 7:54 pm
- Forum: Market Place
- Topic: SV Minor brake drums wanted
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2151
Re: SV Minor brake drums wanted
Hi Ian,
I have a couple of steel brake drums that came with a cable braked Minor front axle. I don't know if they are the same as the SV model though.
Regards
derek
I have a couple of steel brake drums that came with a cable braked Minor front axle. I don't know if they are the same as the SV model though.
Regards
derek
- Tue Feb 19, 2019 8:19 pm
- Forum: Market Place
- Topic: Wanted: wheel hubs for my M-Type
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3081
Re: Wanted: wheel hubs for my M-Type
Hello Ben, I can't help with hubs but I am sure you will find some. I suggest you might want to strengthen the wheel hub by welding on some gussets as shown in the pictures below. M type/Minor wheels are very prone to cracking at the junction between the flange and the central tube. The gussets help...
- Thu Jul 23, 2015 11:53 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Summer Rally and Pre-War Prescott 2015
- Replies: 36
- Views: 14759
Re: Summer Rally and Pre-War Prescott 2015
Really good weekend. The rally was great fun, paddock pleasantly full with some interesting vehicles. Enjoyed jazz band and barbeque, a few more stalls wouldn't be a bad thing.
One day I shall turn up in my M type! Looking forward to next years event. Thank you for all your hard work.
One day I shall turn up in my M type! Looking forward to next years event. Thank you for all your hard work.
- Wed Apr 08, 2015 11:01 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: M type/ Minor differentials
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6809
Re: M type/ Minor differentials
Just acquired a 9/44 ratio diff. The casing is stamped with a large letter M. Did M type diffs have this rather than the ratio stamped on?
- Mon Feb 02, 2015 9:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: newsletter 151
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4484
Re: newsletter 151
Interesting. Since the M type weighs 10cwt, or around 500kg, it is comfortably under the 750kg rule. Personally I would not want to tow more than 500kg unbraked as even with a large car - Passat Estate - an emergency stop could result in a jack knife. That is why I suggest reducing the weight of the...
- Mon Jan 19, 2015 9:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: newsletter 151
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4484
Re: newsletter 151
My engineering guru - who did all the work on my car - including extensive work on the gearbox, assured me that there would not be an issue with it. We decided that with oil level at it's recommended height, then there would be enough sent thrashing around within the gearbox to keep the gears and b...
- Fri Jan 16, 2015 9:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: newsletter 151
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4484
newsletter 151
Ian Lovely Newsletter, very well presented. The article about 'A' frame towing was interesting as I intend to make one myself at some point. I have towed trials cars using these devices for many thousands of miles and can confirm they do work well. I do have some advice to offer though: Unless towin...
- Thu Oct 16, 2014 2:07 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: wheel bolt problem
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2956
Re: wheel bolt problem
Hi. I suggest you replace the wheel studs by drilling out the holes for the brake drum screws and then tapping them to 3/8" BSF. New studs can be made from screws- use grade R- with the head machined down. The plain part on the stud is made by drilling a hole in a bar , tapping a thread then tu...
- Mon Oct 13, 2014 11:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: October newsletter 2014
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2394
Re: October newsletter 2014
Supercharging an M type would also make interesting reading. I was looking at a small Centric blower fitted to a Autin Seven yesterday on the Welsh Trial. It struck me it would not be too difficult to fit one to a M type.