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rpaisley
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 11/02/2018 : 12:34:05
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Thanks very much, Paul and Peter.
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Brian Watson
United Kingdom
189 Posts |
Posted - 11/02/2018 : 14:06:56
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Rob,
Good luck with this project - I'm glad someone stepped-up to the challenge.
Your photos show the starting handle bracket fixed to the front dumb iron. A close-up of how this is mounted would be interesting (when you have a spare moment!)
Brian
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Oz34
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11/02/2018 : 14:53:54
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Brian, you may be interested in mine as fitted to a P.
It fits neatly inside the tunnel on the apron;
Rich Hardy cut the bracket itself and may still have one or two. As you can see, I used a tall body mounting bracket to fit it. The dumb iron joiner is slightly too small diameter, so I made up a brass sleeve which you can just see.
Just note if talking to Rich that mine is sized for a new starting handle which are larger diameter than originals but it certainly does the job very well.
Cheers,
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rpaisley
United Kingdom
50 Posts |
Posted - 11/02/2018 : 20:12:53
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Originally posted by Brian Watson
Rob,
Good luck with this project - I'm glad someone stepped-up to the challenge.
Your photos show the starting handle bracket fixed to the front dumb iron. A close-up of how this is mounted would be interesting (when you have a spare moment!)
Brian
Hi Brian,
I have just picked up your post, having just returned from Stoneleigh.
I will take a photo for you tomorrow.
Best wishes,
Rob
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JohnE
United Kingdom
377 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2018 : 11:38:13
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I haven't seen that sort of starting handle bracket on a J before, usually the engine mount front hole bearing is sufficient, even using a starting handle made from 1/4 steam pipe! You will however need the centre of the front chassis crossmember clear in order to fit the front valence screw holder (I'm sure there is a better name for this).
The P type engine and front valence are quite different.
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mgmog
United Kingdom
469 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2018 : 11:47:45
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But didnt this car have a non mg engine? so no starting guide.
Rich Stott
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rpaisley
United Kingdom
50 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2018 : 12:26:28
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Here's the bracket and side view
The engine is a pre-war Morris Minor sidevalve (identified by Garry Waiting) and we think it has a J2 flywheel.
It will have a J2 engine!
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Originally posted by mgmog
But didnt this car have a non mg engine? so no starting guide.
Rich Stott
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rpaisley
United Kingdom
50 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2018 : 12:28:57
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Please note the red paint still visible after being buried for over 50 years!
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Richard Hardy
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/02/2018 : 21:49:00
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Dave
I think I still have some brackets in the store. Surplus ones to your request
Regards
Rich
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