Vintage Minor Register

My Jensen bodied Minor has an Adamant (OHC) steering box with an extension.

Yes. The rocker with full inside grove has had the hole plugged after the oilway through the rocker to the part that rubs against the cam has been drilled. With the rocker with the partial inside grove the oilway drilling has not been plugged as there was no need to do so as little oil will have fou...

There is an article on woodies in the current Automobile.

Taking a long shot. Could the bolts have been used to mount an extra horizontal dynamo or alternatively a supercharger.

If you have not yet got the bearings go to Marksman in Aldershot. Their prices are good but they can be a little difficult to find . Phone 01252 345455 . I also live not far fro Haslemere.

Happy Christmas everybody and a trouble free motoring year for 2012.

Simon

Ian,
Could you please measure the stroke of the crank in the McEvoy and report back. When I get the answer I may put forward a theory to you. In the meantime have a good Christmas.

HI Ian,

Have a look on the Prewar Minor website Hornet section. There is a picture of a Maltby Hornet reg KR9330 - could that be on "your chassis".

Have you sent those details to Ron Turner the registrar of the Wolseley Hornet Special Club as he may be able to help.

I have been told that if you look in the adverts sections of Motor and Autocar in the early thirties there were lots of adverts for Wolseley Hornet saloon bodies.

It would be very useful if we could find a period Derrington catalogue !

The people who advertised in the Feb 11 Automobile are GMS Polymer Engineering, 175 Booth Street, Birmingham, B21 0NU. Tel 0121 551 5440 sales@gmspolymer.co.uk http://www.gmspolymer.co.uk

There is also another manufacturer who advertises in the Automobile. I have not got a copy with me but let me know if you want their details.

Ian,

All SV Minors except very early ones have different speedometers and have different cable end details to the OHC Minors - I sure.Please check your McEvoy against your Minor saloon.

Toby,

The shackle at the rear of the front spring (bottom photo) does not look right. It looks too long and made of of two plates instead of a "U" section. I hope I am wrong.