Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.
|
Author |
Message |
bjacko
Joined: 28 Oct 2013 Posts: 359 Location: Melbourne Australia
|
Posted: Thu May 19, 2016 8:11 am Post subject: Surging Morris 8 engine |
|
|
Have you checked the auto advance weights under the bse plate of the distributer for freedom of movement and lubricated with thin oil. The weights can be rusty or stick and cause problems. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Ralphg
Joined: 06 Oct 2014 Posts: 30 Location: Clarens Free State South Africa
|
Posted: Mon May 23, 2016 4:28 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Hi all,
I did check that the fuel gauge is now working properly, put 5 litres in and it showed about ¼ full then added a further 10 litres and it came up to above the ½ mark so that seems to be in order. The new wiring that was done seems to be in really good order, thanks to whoever did it.
I'll have a closer look at the weights in the distributor, had done so at the outset and made sure they were free but perhaps they need a drop of oil to make sure they "float" properly. I still think that the coil may be part of the problem so will not deviate from that till I've replaced it. There is a local chap that thinks he may have one but this also may be faulty.
I have just sorted out the large amount of play in the steering by removing some of the shims and that seems to have done the trick, but will not really be able to find that out till I drive the car again. There is still some play at the bottom end of the sector shaft. Whilst doing this I've made and put back the splash plates that were missing.
Little steps and I'll get there.
Ralph.
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
Ralphg
Joined: 06 Oct 2014 Posts: 30 Location: Clarens Free State South Africa
|
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2016 10:47 am Post subject: |
|
|
Hi all,
After a lot of messing round with other things I've now found that the valves on 2 & 3 are the culprit giving a very low compression, so have ordered the necessary gaskets from Ian Harris and will strip the engine as soon as the weather warms up a bit.
Thanks for all the info and help with this nasty little monster, but it will be sorted by Xmas!!
Ralph. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
roverdriver
Joined: 18 Oct 2008 Posts: 1210 Location: 100 miles from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
|
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2016 9:54 am Post subject: |
|
|
I well remember replacing and lapping in valves in my Series E many years ago. I lived in a suburban flat (actually a third of an old house) with no off street parking.
I simply parked in front on the street, jacked the left hand side and removed the front wheel to gain access to the under the mudguard trapdoor, then proceeding to remove the head, open the tappet chest and get the job done.
Ahh, memories! _________________ Dane- roverdriver but not a Viking. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Ralphg
Joined: 06 Oct 2014 Posts: 30 Location: Clarens Free State South Africa
|
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2017 4:05 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Hi all Well many months later and lots of toing and froing, some strong words, I've discovered that the rings on my car are suspect as even with all sorts of compression tests, they were all well down on any sort of reasonable level. Valves have all be lapped in nicely and set right. Finally have been told by a local fundi that I'd just better accept the fact and get the engine out an do the job properly. Next step - remove engine - any useful tips out there?? Should I just take the engine out by itself or whip out the gearbox as well as a single unit?? Ralph |
|
Back to top |
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
|
php BB powered © php BB Grp.
|