Matthewc66 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I am in San Diego CA and just took possession of a Ferret MK2/3. I am looking for sources for parts, fuel filters, etc.. Any advice would be appreciated. A couple of quick questions on oil and air filters. A friend with a Ferret said he replaced his oil bath with a paper filter and uses standard fuel filters in his Ferret. Not sure if this is wise? My mechanic is a Rolls specialist, can he use standard Rolls 6 cylinder parts on the engine or are there specific B60 parts? Sorry for the ignorance but I am a Yank after all. Just trying to keep the UK history alive. I also have a classic Mini with a Union Jack painted on the roof.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Banisters are a very good source of Ferret spares http://www.milweb.net/go/banister/ he ships worldwide... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiketheBike Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 (edited) Matthew, it seems a bit pointless replacing the oil bath with a paper filter. The oil bath with last forever and just needs an occassional clean. As for the fuel filter, again, I would stick with teh standard one...never had issues with mine, and again just needs the occassional clean. Like Lee says, Banisters and Marcus Glenn have many spares (including filter elements ). With regards teh B60, I believe most of the internals are the same as a WWII Rolls/Bentley B60 engine...its just the militarised electrics etc that are different (and obviously everything from the flywheel outwards). Mick Edited September 15, 2009 by MiketheBike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 It's also worth thinking about electronic ignition... Jolley Engineering do a kit http://www.classicheads.com/ & there is info on fitting near the end of this document http://www.hmvf.co.uk/pdf/IGNITIONMATTERS.pdf Also bin the RSN13P spark plugs & replace with RSN12Y's then don't foul up as the 13P's do & the engine runs a lot better with the 12Y's RSN12Y RSN13P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthewc66 Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 Thanks.. I will forward the information to him. Here is a pic of my Mini in case anyone cares. They are pretty uncommon over here in California. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppypiesdad Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Nice Mini Mathew, Do you have any pictures of the ferret ? Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthewc66 Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 Here are a few pics.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiketheBike Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 A nice shiny mini (nice to see you flying the flag ), and a lovelt Ferret. What tyres do you have on there Matthew? Are they original Dunlops? Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthewc66 Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 Yes, as far I know they are the originals... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolman Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Great Looking Ferret Matt Looks pretty well complete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthewc66 Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 Another dumb question, this time on the pre select transmission: When I park and I click it into gear will it hold the truck from rolling? Should I park it in 1st? Someone mentioned to me that I shouldn't park with the parking brake for long periods of time as it wasn't good for it. I don't want to ruin my parking brake but I also don't want the Ferret to roll away on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john fox Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 (edited) :stop: a Ferret (or any vehicle with a fluid flywheel) will not hold in gear unless the engine is running, you MUST use the handbrake / parking brake if you are stopped on a slope without the engine running it is not a result of having a pre select box, it is a result of having a fluid flywheel. With those, the transmission is never locked up if the engine is not running, so "leaving it in gear" for parking purposes does nothing, the only thing which would happen if you did leave it in gear without the handbrake on is the vehicle would roll away and the fluid in the flywheel would not initially turn fast enough to cause the gearbox to resist the roll why people say not to use the hand/parking brake is, if in long term storage, then the park brake (or more precisely the actual wheel slave cylinders and/or brake shoes) might seize why people advise you to leave it with a gear engaged when parked is to prevent the main spring in the gearbox from becoming weak. If left in neutral for a long time then the spring becomes weakened. PS. this will take a looooong time to happen, we are talking about end of season/over winter storage, not parking up while at a show or down the shops Edited September 18, 2009 by john fox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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