Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

fordf350camper · Joined: 08 Jul 2008 Posts: 358

Hi what size wheels are your.The reason i ask is i have a old vintage caravan that was towed by morris 8 and the wheels look the same mine are 15inc i am looking for a spare no luck yet.What a great job you are doing

Bob T · Joined: 16 Nov 2010 Posts: 128 Location: Sudbury, Suffolk

Bob T · Joined: 16 Nov 2010 Posts: 128 Location: Sudbury, Suffolk

I finally bit the bullet today, afetr putting it off for weeks I took all the brake cylinders off today, they were all seized requiring the use of a vice and a big hammer to free them up. After some careful cleaning and reassembly using copper ease and rubber lubricant and new rubber seal it looks as though I have 4 perfect wheel brake cylinders.
This is probaly due more to the quality of the original metal used than my skills, but the results are good.
Just need to clean up the backplates, refit and bleed now. I have put off the reling until the rest is sorted, just in case there is an accident. I don't want to waste money and time on reling, only to have a fluid leak !!

All this has been made possible as the result of a £10 halogen heater off ebay !!
Cheers
Bob

Richard H · Joined: 03 Apr 2009 Posts: 2148 Location: Lincolnshire, UK

Good work on refurbishing the wheel cylinders, usually they seem to be corroded beyond repair. Something we don't have to worry about with the Seven, cable brakes mean nothing ever seizes up even though the car is taken off the road over the winter period.

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22438 Location: UK

buzzy bee · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 3382 Location: South Cheshire

Hi

Just get a pair of thermal overalls! No heater needed! I been outside all week during both the day and night, and not been cold once.... yet!

Cheers

Dave

Nic Jarman · Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 4:16 pm Post subject:

RJ

(PS epic progress on the Morris!)[/quote]

Pictures, Rick, pictures. Laughing

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1936 Morris 8 Series 1
1973 MGB roadster
1977 MG Midget 1500
Dax Rush

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22438 Location: UK

Bob T · Joined: 16 Nov 2010 Posts: 128 Location: Sudbury, Suffolk

I had a couple of hours to spare today, so I ventured into the garage and braved the cold.
I have now connected up the brake pipes etc after refurbishing the cylinders. Bleeding the system went without a hitch and the pedal pressure is excellent. I fitted the new s/s exhaust and put the refurbed wheels on to get rid of the axle stands.
I still need to get the shoes relined, which I will do as soon as I am happy that there are no brake fluid leaks or axle leaks.

The wheels have been blasted and powder coated, with new tube and tyres......at last it looks a bit like a car !!

Nic Jarman · Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 4:38 pm Post subject:

How is your body coming along?
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1936 Morris 8 Series 1
1973 MGB roadster
1977 MG Midget 1500
Dax Rush

Bob T · Joined: 16 Nov 2010 Posts: 128 Location: Sudbury, Suffolk

Hi Nic,
the body and wings etc have all been repaired, but due to the cold and time it won't be painted until after Christmas. But I have plenty left to do to the chassis to get it ready for then.
Bob

Bob T · Joined: 16 Nov 2010 Posts: 128 Location: Sudbury, Suffolk

I need a new 6v fuel pump, any ideas ?

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22438 Location: UK

Bob T · Joined: 16 Nov 2010 Posts: 128 Location: Sudbury, Suffolk

Can anyone suggest how I discover the correct red paint colour for my 8?
Bob

Glenn Crawford · Joined: 06 Dec 2007 Posts: 69 Location: Dorset, SW England

Bob, a man of your intrepid nature doesn't need a "new" fuel pump, you just need a rebuild kit - diaphragm and contacts probably. It's just little nuts and bolts and careful following of instructions. All the bits are available from Burlen Services as is good advice by phone.