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Peter_L
Joined: 10 Apr 2008 Posts: 2577 Location: New Brunswick. Canada.
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Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2020 11:02 pm Post subject: |
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Ray White wrote: | Rick wrote: | Ray White wrote: | Is a transil fitted? I have some spare if you want one. |
Errm not sure, what is a transil?
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A transient voltage suppression diode `(bit of a mouthful); it protects your pump points apparently.
They are very cheap and polarity neutral.
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Ray White

Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 4086 Location: Derby
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Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2020 11:13 pm Post subject: |
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The SU fuel pump rebuild kit that I bought had a "Varistor" which a diode that does the same thing (but in a different way I think). |
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Peter_L
Joined: 10 Apr 2008 Posts: 2577 Location: New Brunswick. Canada.
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Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2020 11:34 pm Post subject: |
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Ray White wrote: | The SU fuel pump rebuild kit that I bought had a "Varistor" which a diode that does the same thing (but in a different way I think). |
These devices "encourage" the electric to pass through them rather than trying to hang on to each other when the contacts open. After water, air is not the best insulator in the world. |
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bjacko
Joined: 28 Oct 2013 Posts: 126 Location: Melbourne Australia
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Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2020 6:47 am Post subject: Morris 8 Video |
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The switch on the arm on the steering column is the dip switch.
The cylindrical item next to the handbrake is the silencer for the carby.
The "little mirrors" are for checking that the indicators are working.
The headlight glasses if not the whole lights are incorrect. The tail lights are also incorrect.
J8 and L10 spark plugs are for Morris 8's. Not that I would use any of those you showed.
What are the six bolts in the radiator grill?
Still a good buy. |
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bjacko
Joined: 28 Oct 2013 Posts: 126 Location: Melbourne Australia
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Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2020 6:48 am Post subject: Morris 8 Video |
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The switch on the arm on the steering column is the dip switch.
The cylindrical item next to the handbrake is the silencer for the carby.
The "little mirrors" are for checking that the indicators are working.
The headlight glasses if not the whole lights are incorrect. The tail lights are also incorrect.
J8 and L10 spark plugs are for Morris 8's. Not that I would use any of those you showed.
What are the six bolts in the radiator grill?
Still a good buy. |
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Rick Site Admin

Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 21622 Location: UK
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Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2020 9:33 am Post subject: |
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The tail lights would have been a 1950s addition when it became compulsory in the UK to have twin stop/tail lamps.
The fittings on the grille are press-on studs for a radiator cover/muff.
RJ _________________ Rick (OCC Admin)
Various 1920s-1960s - Austin, Morris, Commer, Dodge etc. |
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Rick Site Admin

Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 21622 Location: UK
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Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2020 8:45 pm Post subject: |
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Electric fuel pump is now working as it should, next will be to check the main front/back fuel line for blockages, then the tank itself to see if it's ok to drain and use (or not). I may also install a fuel filter before the pump, just in case there's a lot of muck in the tank.
RJ _________________ Rick (OCC Admin)
Various 1920s-1960s - Austin, Morris, Commer, Dodge etc. |
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 3631 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2020 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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Rick, there should be a gauze filter in the tank, that can clog up after long periods of idleness,
Dave |
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Rick Site Admin

Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 21622 Location: UK
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Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2020 10:32 pm Post subject: |
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ukdave2002 wrote: | Rick, there should be a gauze filter in the tank, that can clog up after long periods of idleness,
Dave |
Ah right, how easy is it to get at? can I get to it by removing the pipe from the tank?
thanks, R _________________ Rick (OCC Admin)
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bjacko
Joined: 28 Oct 2013 Posts: 126 Location: Melbourne Australia
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Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2020 6:37 am Post subject: Morris 8 Fuel Tank Filter |
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Just remove the drain plug at the bottom of the tank and the filter should be attached to it. |
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Rick Site Admin

Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 21622 Location: UK
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Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2020 9:33 am Post subject: Re: Morris 8 Fuel Tank Filter |
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bjacko wrote: | Just remove the drain plug at the bottom of the tank and the filter should be attached to it. |
Thanks I'll check that when I drain it off.
RJ _________________ Rick (OCC Admin)
Various 1920s-1960s - Austin, Morris, Commer, Dodge etc. |
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Rick Site Admin

Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 21622 Location: UK
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Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2020 11:38 am Post subject: |
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As mentioned, this last week or so I've been prepping the Morris' engine. This involved tinkering and checking the fuel supply, the ignition, and generally checking the rest of it over. I was quite surprised to find that the lights still worked!
The aim has been to get it into a state where I can move it around under its own steam, pushing things around is wearing thin a bit. The vid that I uploaded today walks through some recent fiddling and attempts at getting it to run - but did it?
https://youtu.be/TalDJbcve9s
More news soon!
RJ _________________ Rick (OCC Admin)
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kevin2306
Joined: 01 Jul 2013 Posts: 1350 Location: nr Llangollen, north wales
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Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2020 1:21 pm Post subject: |
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Well enjoyed that Rick!
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alastairq
Joined: 14 Oct 2016 Posts: 1462 Location: East Yorkshire
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Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2020 1:48 pm Post subject: |
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ENjoyed indeed. _________________ Dellow Mk2, 1951 built, reg 1952.
Ford Mustang coupe, 1967, 6 cylinder auto.
Fiat 126 BIS
Cannon special [1996 registered. Built in 1950's]
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Rick Site Admin

Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 21622 Location: UK
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Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2020 2:10 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks gents, just a bit of fun.
RJ _________________ Rick (OCC Admin)
Various 1920s-1960s - Austin, Morris, Commer, Dodge etc. |
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