Morris Minor Owners

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Mine is probably worn, as are many of them? The chap who reamed it out wouldn't do it without the spigot, for that very reason.

Just measured my spare one at 1.175”, the chap who fitted the new bush in the gearbox reamed it to fit the prop. If I set my vernier to 1.2” it’s a loose fit.

It could work if your gearstick doesn’t have it fitted or the one that is fitted is perished. When you take the gearstick out, check that the spring and plastic cup are present and correct too.

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7 months ago

so the issue I have is that the engine idles too fast, even with the screw fully backed off,

That generally points to an air leak, throttle shaft wear, poorly sealed gaskets. Spraying brake cleaner close to the offending area will result in the revs changing and help you locate the problem.

My last few modern cars and vans have automatically locked the doors as I drive away.

They look blue/white, blue/red (main/dip lights) on my screen? I'm booked for an eye test next week though.

MickEssex wrote: not sure if 9.88" is going to be too big (I never have to pull down the visors) but it would give a large screen view on the mirror.

You might be ok then, my main reason for the 5" was the ability to use the visors.

I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on camera mounting options.

Yes, I had a rear view mirror one in a Transit a few years back but they’re only about 2” view, I’ve got a 5” stand alone screen for the 8cwt, it fits nicely between the sun visors and gives a very good view of the world behind.

I’ve had it working as a bit of a lashup and it’s very good, I just feel that it’ll be better with the monitor positioned where the rear view mirror would be.

Hi Mick Have you considered keeping the reversing camera permanently ON (while the ignition is ON)? This would give you a supplement to the mirrors -- not just when reversing. I only ask because I am considering this for my van (still off the road for restoration). Don That’s my plan Don, sort of l...

I look forward to hearing how it goes, it sounds like we’re on a similar journey with our vans.

Nice, I fitted the same kit (ESM) last week, excellent instructions and very simple to fit.

Mick, how do you find the rearward vision now?

Nice, looks like the ESM van?

Good morning, I’ve just acquired a 1971 Austin van to use for work in Buckinghamshire. It’s my first classic since 1983, but all the fun is the same. I’m currently trying to find out a bit about it which is proving fun as a combination of 48 years of people changing bits and no one really knowing ex...