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NigelKK

United Kingdom
44 Posts
Posted - 22/10/2019 :  19:52:23  Show Profile
I need a front axle to replace a wider Morris Minor axle that has been fitted to my 1930 M. Please contact me at rickhambook12@john-lewis.com if you cam help. Thanks Nigel

Keith Durston

United Kingdom
714 Posts
Posted - 22/10/2019 :  20:54:09  Show Profile
I think there is one for sale on ebay at the moment.
Keith
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Pat Widdup

New Zealand
399 Posts
Posted - 23/10/2019 :  02:50:02  Show Profile
There is no difference it is the same axle on a M type maybe the axle that you have is not prewar minor. I have the dimensions of a M type axle if you want to check yours. Pat
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Pat Widdup

New Zealand
399 Posts
Posted - 23/10/2019 :  02:52:06  Show Profile
[quote]Originally posted by Pat Widdup

There is no difference it is the same axle on a M type maybe the axle that you have is not prewar minor. I have the dimensions of a M type axle if you want to check yours. Pat
pat.widdup@xtra.co.nz]
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Pat Widdup

New Zealand
399 Posts
Posted - 23/10/2019 :  04:29:53  Show Profile
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sam christie

United Kingdom
3115 Posts
Posted - 23/10/2019 :  09:00:48  Show Profile
Nigel, is it possible you have a Morris 8 front axle?





Sam
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Blue M

United Kingdom
1474 Posts
Posted - 23/10/2019 :  10:00:24  Show Profile
Sam, the Series E in your photo apparently will fit but the earlier ones have parallel fixing holes and won't fit the tapered chassis.
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Tim Luffingham

United Kingdom
342 Posts
Posted - 23/10/2019 :  10:16:17  Show Profile
From Car and Classic website... no connection.

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C844190

They've be advertised on and off for some time, so may be open to offers.

Tim
Edited by - Tim Luffingham on 23/10/2019 10:18:02
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lyons-lewis

South Africa
277 Posts
Posted - 23/10/2019 :  15:49:45  Show Profile
I have a spare axle that came with my M. It has unusual drums, much finer fins compared to the ones on my car.
Parts are in South Africa
Edited by - lyons-lewis on 23/10/2019 15:50:44
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Pat Widdup

New Zealand
399 Posts
Posted - 23/10/2019 :  17:50:16  Show Profile
Lions. If you want to separate both hubs complete before you sell the axle I would take both.
Cheers pat
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NigelKK

United Kingdom
44 Posts
Posted - 23/10/2019 :  20:49:24  Show Profile
Sam exactly what I think I have a Morris Minor front axle. Looks the same but about 30mm wider and tapered fitting track rod ends. The car is only a rolling chassis at the Monument and the bolts did't want to line up freely on the beam pads to springs. I wonder if the later Minor side chassis rails are slight different angles to the M. As far as I can see the bolt holes in the axle beam determines the front of the axle. The other thing I found on this car was the rear axle brake back plate bolt were too short to hold the cable retaining bracket. I seem to remember it only had just inner cable going from the cross shaft to leaver on back plates. I sure the rear axle is correct as the Minor axle is wider between spring mount to brake back plates and when did the Minor have hydraulic brakes ? Early 30's I'm thinking anyway my rear axle hasn't got any holes that would have held brake pipes.
Thank you all for your comments I Appreaciate learning what an M should be like.
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Blue M

United Kingdom
1474 Posts
Posted - 24/10/2019 :  20:51:24  Show Profile
Nigel, you have an early Morris 8 axle. All minor and m axles are identical. See previous post. Minor and M axles have angled bolt holes,early 8 has parallel holes. Morris Eight Series E has angled holes but is wider and looks like Sam's first photo. A photo of both axles would be a big help.
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PeterL

United Kingdom
1731 Posts
Posted - 25/10/2019 :  09:10:58  Show Profile
Here is the eBay one...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-1931-32-MG-M-type-genuine-front-axle-not-minor/153688012289?_trkparms=aid%3D333200%26algo%3DCOMP.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D60096%26meid%3D36c6a04461ef42f99ed725535f645b9a%26pid%3D100008%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D233374388735%26itm%3D153688012289%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219
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sam christie

United Kingdom
3115 Posts
Posted - 26/10/2019 :  23:11:26  Show Profile
Is this image of any help? I believe it is another version of the Morris 8 axle easily mistaken for M-type.





Sam
Edited by - sam christie on 26/10/2019 23:25:57
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NigelKK

United Kingdom
44 Posts
Posted - 28/10/2019 :  21:37:53  Show Profile
Yes the morris axle looks the same as the M even has the lug under neath between king pin and spring pads. For a matter of interest can anyone say what these holes are for.
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