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A brave Morris 8 Series 1 restoration!
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herbie66



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PostPosted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 9:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It is a pre-series apparently.
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goneps



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 01, 2014 4:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Clearly a 35 model ("Pre-Series" in common parlance), identified by the 'yin-yang' radiator mascot (signifying "balanced motoring", according to some romantically-inclined Morris Motors publicist) and radiator badge with the word "EIGHT" instead of the later numeral "8". The car/chassis number (stamped on brass plate on left front of toolbox under bonnet) should therefore be prefixed "35/E".

"35" is the model year and has nothing to do with date of registration.

Richard
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bjacko



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 7:14 am    Post subject: Morris 8 resto Reply with quote

The seized engine is probably the pistons in the bore due to different materials. I usually put a tablespoon of Redex down each plug hole and leave it for a few days. This frees up the piston and the rings.
Some people have successfully used WD40 or Kerosene, but I believe the Redex is less harmful.
CAUTION Do not turn the engine after the above with the spark plugs fitted or you may get hydraulicing and do some damage. Likewise do not spin it over on the starter because with the plugs removed you will pump the Redex all over the place. Just turn it over by hand at first and when most of the Redex has gone put the plugs in etc.
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Bitumen Boy



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 11:16 am    Post subject: Re: Morris 8 resto Reply with quote

bjacko wrote:
Likewise do not spin it over on the starter because with the plugs removed you will pump the Redex all over the place.


I can confirm that this makes a hell of a mess - one wall of our garage still bears liberal Redex stains from several years ago Laughing
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herbie66



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sound advice!

transporter booked for Saturday a.m, photo's of extraction to follow soon....
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herbie66



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

p.s any other Morris 8 owners near me? I'm in Charlwood Surrey.
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herbie66



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PostPosted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 5:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hello all,

Morris is here! Safe and sound. Hired a transporter for £98 which worked fantastically.

Have managed to un seize the engine with redex, and a fair tug on the starter handle!

Not going to strip down immediately as I have a few people wanting to see her before she is in bits.

Can anyone suggest a particular battery as I want to ascertain what components do and don't work.

Thanks guys

Richard
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 5:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

herbie66 wrote:
Hello all,

Morris is here! Safe and sound. Hired a transporter for £98 which worked fantastically.

Have managed to un seize the engine with redex, and a fair tug on the starter handle!

Not going to strip down immediately as I have a few people wanting to see her before she is in bits.

Can anyone suggest a particular battery as I want to ascertain what components do and don't work.

Thanks guys

Richard


Lincon do a good variety of batteries, just check the dimensions and locations of the + and - terminals to make sure they're suitable for the Morris.

RJ
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herbie66



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 07, 2014 6:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for that Rick, battery on it's way.
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ukdave2002



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 07, 2014 6:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

herbie66 wrote:
p.s any other Morris 8 owners near me? I'm in Charlwood Surrey.


There are quite a few 8 owners in your neck of the woods listed in the Morris Register; http://morrisregister.co.uk

Dave
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herbie66



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 07, 2014 9:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks Dave,

I have submitted an application but I'm not sure it was received, have sent an e mail to check.

Cleaned up and checked all electrical connections, cleaned and set points, waiting for battery, mean while the fuel hose between pump and carb has had it . Can anyone recommend a supplier for replacement?
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goneps



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 07, 2014 11:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

herbie66 wrote:
the fuel hose between pump and carb has had it . Can anyone recommend a supplier for replacement?

Any decent hydraulics shop should be able to fit a new hose on the existing fittings, but make sure it's suitable for petrol. Originally fuel hoses were steel braided. Might be best to wait and check with the MR spares when your membership comes through.

Bear in mind that, like most clubs, the MR is run by volunteers, so you won't always get the immediate response that you'd expect from a commercial operation.

Richard
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bjacko



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 09, 2014 5:05 am    Post subject: Fuel Hose Reply with quote

There is a chap in UK who makes new hoses using the old fittings and I think he is a member of the Morris Register. Ian Harris probably sells them too.
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herbie66



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 09, 2014 8:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Guys,

I put the new battery in this afternoon, I have the following working:

1 side light, horn, dash light...... impressive hay?

The starter motor was seized so I removed it and 'unseized it' spinning and retracting nicely engine turns over freely, not attempting to fire yet as will change oil, rig up aux fuel supply etc. What I did notice was that the negative terminal was getting hot to the point of smoke where it is connected to the slightly rusty bulkhead any ideas?

Richard.
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herbie66



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 09, 2014 8:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

P.S
Anyone recommend a wire wheel re-furbisher in Surrey area as I don't fancy trying that myself.
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