Vintage Minor Register

I think this is probably an M-type MG gearbox. My own M-type came with a 4-speed box (not original ) and I found a Minor 3-speed to take its place. But of course I have not the correct M-type top. I believe that the ratios are the same. Ian I have to confess that I had not taken a good look at a gea...

When did a four speed gearbox become an option on a Morris Minor ? Was the same four speed already available for Wolseleys and/or MG's or did they all gain the option at the same time ?

On 6th March 1979 Yorkshire Television transmitted a documentary entitled ONCE IN A LIFETIME: TURN LEFT - THE RIFFS HAVE RISEN - ACROSS AFRICA IN A MORRIS MINOR . Has anyone managed find a way to obtain a copy ? I am sure it would be of general interest. The documentary is largely based on film shot...

I understand that the OHC ratio is 4.88:1 (9/44) - see the Technical Section - but Morris 8 and SV Minor are different and if fitted to an M would produce great acceleration but a much lower top speed. This is a pity because Morris 8 crownwheel and pinion sets are reasonably easy to find.

I would still be very keen to purchase a tappet spanner- in fact I would buy two. Surely enough of us can step forward to get this really useful project working? I can think of someone else who I know would buy one and another person I think I could persuade. Any more volunteers ?

I am looking for a good matched crownwheel and pinion for my M-type - the same as the set fitted to the OHC Minor. A complete diff would do.Can anyone help ? Phone Sam Christie 02890768124 or email s_christie04@yahoo.co.uk