goanna Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Ah of course KG No.3 ...... would love a sample This movie is of interest, there are scenes of the 6 cyl. Morris engine being assembled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeePig Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 The film of the engine block being run with no head reminded me of running in pistons and blocks on a driven dyno - at several thousand rpm you could see the piston clearly at the bottom of the cylinder, and only a faint image of it at the top. However, try and push your finger down the bore (I know, young and stupid) and you could certainly feel the presence of the piston at the top of its stroke. Later I wondered whether a ball would balance on the top of the bore, perhaps luckily too late to try... trevor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Would you mind sharing the paint code please? It does look very good. Hi Russell It's from 'War Paint'. Khakl Green No3 Patt. 034594 Batch number AJ0835 I ordered this in October 2014. And Kerry matched it to a sample, I need to order another 5 litres so hope with the details above it can be matched...... Cheers Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell sprout Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 That's great, thanks for the reply I think I'll treat myself to a can. Did you thin it much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 i was really pleased either straight out of tin to brush paint, or thinned slightly for spraying. it covers really well. i did have it mixed Matt though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Hello , do you think that the electric junction box will be in the same position on a Morris C4 ? [ATTACH=CONFIG]113877[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]113878[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted April 30, 2016 Author Share Posted April 30, 2016 More progress on the PU One fuel tank repaired and fitted, both tank trays made and fitted. I bought from Frosts the Pur fuel tank sealer, good stuff, it sets like stone, though I have not filled with fuel yet. Just got the passenger side to do. Next I need to make new handbrake rods and fit. Then I can start to refit the cab, which is mostly done. Things I'm still looking for:- Radiator thermostat and capillary ( screws into top of rad) Period Rad temp gauge Exhaust Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 Hi i'm looking for a brass elbow for my drivers fuel tank like the one i have in the photo................. i am wondering if it would be a standard British fitting ? cheers Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter75 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Hii'm looking for a brass elbow for my drivers fuel tank like the one i have in the photo................. i am wondering if it would be a standard British fitting ? cheers Jules [ATTACH=CONFIG]114782[/ATTACH] Paul Beck vintage parts have 1/8 bsp elbows (squared). Look the same but not shore on size. Peter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 Thanks Peter I will give him a try Regards Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted May 6, 2016 Author Share Posted May 6, 2016 Actually I have just realised that I not only need the brass elbow, but I need the long pickup tube that reaches to the bottom of the tank, Maybe this is all one unit ? I have tried Pauk Beck but no good....."... Any help gratefully received Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Hii'm looking for a brass elbow for my drivers fuel tank like the one i have in the photo................. i am wondering if it would be a standard British fitting ? cheers Jules [ATTACH=CONFIG]114782[/ATTACH] The elbow on your petrol tank looks a bit the same as the elbow on the inlet manifold of a C4 to take the vacuum to the autovac ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 The elbow on your petrol tank looks a bit the same as the elbow on the inlet manifold of a C4 to take the vacuum to the autovac ?[ATTACH=CONFIG]115519[/ATTACH] Yes, i think it is the same as the passenger side. the one i need for the Drivers side has the 'push-pull' tap for the main and reserve pick up and the two pipes of different lengths in the tank. Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Maybe I will have a reserve petrol tank tap spare , but if so it will only be in a few months time . Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 Maybe I will have a reserve petrol tank tap spare , but if so it will only be in a few months time . Guy Thank you Guy, please let me know. regards Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted June 3, 2016 Author Share Posted June 3, 2016 She Lives ! Firing for the first time in 40 years ! Tried to upload video but not possible. Now I can re fit the radiator and the front end Pictures to follow Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10FM68 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 She Lives ! Firing for the first time in 40 years ! Jules Many congratulations. What a great job you have been doing and what great pleasure the sound of the engine must be giving you. 10 68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goanna Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Making noises ! Brrm Brrm Was the problem with the ignition timing ? Did you have to move the timing chain ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted June 5, 2016 Author Share Posted June 5, 2016 The problem was the Carb, I had a spare solex with the CS8 project so sent it to the Carbureter exchange who rebuilt it. So I thought I would bolt it on the PU and job done, little did I know, until my mate told me yesterday that it was probably not set up for an Autovac system ! As these need different jet setting ? So I found out the old original carb, quick clean, bolted on and Hay presto a running ! So there is a lesson learnt there. Plenty more adjusting to do, but really need to rig up a temporary exhaust first Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted June 5, 2016 Author Share Posted June 5, 2016 Actually I have just realised that I not only need the brass elbow, but I need the long pickup tube that reaches to the bottom of the tank, Maybe this is all one unit ? I have tried Pauk Beck but no good....."... Any help gratefully received Jules Result ! Thanks to Tom & Tobin I now have the fuel tank feed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goanna Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Did the RSM order you to "polish the blasted petrol cap" Whats the deal with the Comet tank? Is it running ? A shame that the front line troopers had to wait til almost the wars end before the Comet was available . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share Posted June 6, 2016 yes Mike, i'll be on a charge if the Brass is not shining ! the rad cap and crank handle match too ! enjoyed the sun in the garden yesterday, not mowing the lawn as i had been instructed, but playing about with the two sets of Morris PU cab floors, trying to remember which bit belonged to each and then deciding how much i want or can reuse, i want to keep her as original as possible and so use as much as i can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goanna Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 These pics might help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share Posted June 13, 2016 So had a good few hours on the PU this weekend and fitted the cab, this is 80% original and i have rather repaired than make new where i can get away with it, i had to make new side cab sills as the original were rotten. also test fitted the doors and parts of the floor , though i will leave the floor unfixed as there are still a few things to tidy up below. you will see that i have left the original door markings on the drivers door, and i'm going to varnish this. so, thought as the sun was shining id roll her out and take a few photos.............. Jules note also the original camo on the rear quarter panel, i'm going to replace this simple panel with new as the original is rotted at the bottom, but keep the original as an example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 waw , starts to look like the real ting , splendid job . How did you fitted the glass in to the windscreen frames ? This is my next work on my C4. Guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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