Vintage Minor Register

thanks, that really helps. 3/8 Bsp -> 10mm compression fittings are available, so should be able to make one quite easily +cheaply.

Thanks Ian - do you know what the distance between the two front shakle pins should be? ie the 'gap' between the irons

John

Nut for Spring Shackle Pins = 1/2 BSF

wonder if they will go back together?

The plate on the firewall (photo below) confirms the engine + chassis numbers. Collected bits from the shot blaster today, not sure if I will remember where all the bits go! More repairs required to the doors and wings than I thought. Also, the front passengers side chassis dumb-iron runs out by app...

Hi - I am going to have to make an oil pick-up pipe (sump to pump) - what internal diameter is the original copper pipe?

John

Hi Ian - have just checked that one; SV oil pipe (sump to pump) = 3/8 BSP. Will need to try to make that one this week!

John

Hi - as suggested a Thread on THREADs. I will post what I discover based on my experience with a 1933 SV Minor:

big end nuts = 1/4" BSF (castle head)
little end stud = 1/4" BSF
Head Nut = 5/16" BSF

Thanks Ian - I did contact Mike who was unsure whether the SV head nuts were the same as the OHC. Since then I have found that the exhaust manifold nuts off my Morris 1000 fit (UNC I believe). Not made any progress yet with the other two threads.

John

Talking about shackle pins, does anyone know what the thread is? Also having difficult finding nuts for the cylinder head studs (1933 Sidevalve), and having difficulty finding the Unions to make up a pipe from the sump to the pump. Anyone able to help with info about the threads used on this pipe or...

Thanks Ian - continuing to take thinks to pieces, chassis taken to grit blasters and engine left with workshop to be bored and fitted with liners, hope the Morris engine has 'enough' metal for liners! Anyone got the dimensions for the pins/bolts that go through the rear, upper spring hanger {to chas...

Hi - I am sure that I have broken all of the rules of sensible restoration; bought a Minor off eBay on a whim; without a master plan, I have stripped in down it to lots and lots of bits! Of course I did get a lot of enjoyment out of taking it to bits - I am sure that I will remember where most thing...