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Enjoyed it Peter, I had a 1948 8/40 tourer when I was about 16, bought an Oldsmobile at 18 and a Mk 1 Sprite at 22. I now have a 1952 Wolseley 6/80, now well into retirement so difficult to do much more than clean it. John G.
My dad has a series 1 M8 two seater on the road and another 1936 two seater project, which is at the rolling chassis stage. Great little cars. Nice video, keep up the good work 🙂
@@DevonPianist 8s do seem to be popular, I certainly like this one. I've uploaded 4 videos about it now to this channel, hopefully more to follow. Thanks for watching this vid.
My first car when I was 18 passed my test in it,I had the four seater tourer rag top.Learnt all my basic repair skills on my 8. Reg DOC 881 went from the 8 to an MG TA 1939 oh the memories.
It lives, the Morris 8 looked a good car. Love the side valve engines. Was talking to a young mechanic ( early 20's). He did not know what a side valve engine was. God we are getting old. 😂
I agree with some of your commenters. I have an Austin A60 and had to centre the jet to stop the piston from sticking, usually in the last couple of millimetres. It's a fiddly job but not too difficult. Of course, I am late to the table, so to speak, so you have no doubt done all this anyway 😄. She runs beautifully.
The way to clean the damper on those old SU carbs that I was taught as an apprentice at the Austin, was to use old brake fluid in the dashpot. This would quickly remove any deposits and clean the piston and the dashpot beautifully. And centering that main jet body, to the needle, was always a faff, requiring a very gentle touch of gradually tightening the large nut whilst keeping the piston firmly down and letting the piston drop repetitively , nip, repeated until tight and then it should be centered. All the needles were marked with their characteristics on the haunch that is inserted in to the piston. You should be able to read with good eyesight the stamp of the needle taper... AN for instance... Etc...👌👍
Great to hear the old Morris start up. Another option for a temporary fuel supply is a plastic fuel tank from a lawnmower, hung up like an IV bottle. I also suggest changing the old oil before starting it. Acids build up in oil especially used oil, and oil is relatively cheap compared to replacing bearings. With the diesel fuel used to lubricate the piston rings and the likely rich or choke conditions from repeated start attempts extra fuel has probably made its way into the crankcase, so an old change should be the next step. My father delivered milk from the farm in one of these, he spoke fondly of it.
Hi John, thanks for watching, yes it's had one further oil change already with another planned imminently. Somewhere I have a fuel tank from a 1920s Atco mower which may get pressed into service, although a few days ago I found an old tank used with a Seagull marine engine, which is brass and I've found a tap for, so I think one or the other will be used for future "will it run" attempts!
Love the video Richard. Went down the same path as you and the excitement when the engine runs for the first time is immense. The Morris 8 is Neg Earth though the E is Pos. Persevere with the carb as the seal between the piston is important as there is no spring or damper. Light oil should still be put down the piston shaft , that maybe where the resistance is. The other thing as it's been messed with is that the jet may need centraling on the needle. You can use a 12volt battery direct on the starter as the 6volt will exhaust quickly when testing. Some owners have been known to have 2 batteries , the 12v for the starter and the 6v for the rest. It just spins the engine over quicker and lets the 6volt take care of the ignition. The ignition should come on, may be the bulb. The dynamo may need polarising if it has been stood to long to get it to charge. That oil looks pretty sludgy , as you know it's a mono oil so the sump may need to come of to clean out the gunge if it hasn't been done for a while. Usual Servicing practice in it's day as no external oil filter the deposits just falls to the bottom of the sump. Enjoy.
Yes I popped light oil in the carb before re-fitting it. I did the 6v/12v mod on my old Dodge lorry, 12 for the starter, 6 for the rest, on the M8 it's fine with a healthy 6v battery but I think the one I used was found wanting slightly. Glad you liked the vid, an oil change is definitely on the cards! Thanks again for your thoughts.
Ummmmmm some can, some cannot, the old timers still know their way around a kingpin or a set of ignition points, but new mechanics fresh to the job may not have had much time on proper old cars.
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Thanks Peter, I suppose I should have included some urgent deadlines to heighten the suspense!!!!!
Enjoyed it Peter, I had a 1948 8/40 tourer when I was about 16, bought an Oldsmobile at 18 and a Mk 1 Sprite at 22. I now have a 1952 Wolseley 6/80, now well into retirement so difficult to do much more than clean it. John G.
Glad you found it of interest John, thanks, RJ.
My dad has a series 1 M8 two seater on the road and another 1936 two seater project, which is at the rolling chassis stage. Great little cars. Nice video, keep up the good work 🙂
@@DevonPianist 8s do seem to be popular, I certainly like this one. I've uploaded 4 videos about it now to this channel, hopefully more to follow. Thanks for watching this vid.
I still build the interiors for the morris 8,s .. lovely example I enjoyed the video.
My first car when I was 18 passed my test in it,I had the four seater tourer rag top.Learnt all my basic repair skills on my 8. Reg DOC 881 went from the 8 to an MG TA 1939 oh the memories.
Cars like this are (in the main) so easy to work on compared to later stuff, all good fun
@@oldclassiccarUK Yes indeed, mine went up Porlock hill in Somerset back in the late 60's never let me down.
It lives, the Morris 8 looked a good car. Love the side valve engines. Was talking to a young mechanic ( early 20's). He did not know what a side valve engine was. God we are getting old. 😂
Ha I suppose in fairness, when was a car last sold new with a sv engine - the 100E or 103E perhaps?
Love what you do!And,at the same time I find your channel the best to chill out and relaxing aswell as picking up great tips!
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I agree with some of your commenters. I have an Austin A60 and had to centre the jet to stop the piston from sticking, usually in the last couple of millimetres. It's a fiddly job but not too difficult. Of course, I am late to the table, so to speak, so you have no doubt done all this anyway 😄. She runs beautifully.
The way to clean the damper on those old SU carbs that I was taught as an apprentice at the Austin, was to use old brake fluid in the dashpot. This would quickly remove any deposits and clean the piston and the dashpot beautifully. And centering that main jet body, to the needle, was always a faff, requiring a very gentle touch of gradually tightening the large nut whilst keeping the piston firmly down and letting the piston drop repetitively , nip, repeated until tight and then it should be centered. All the needles were marked with their characteristics on the haunch that is inserted in to the piston. You should be able to read with good eyesight the stamp of the needle taper... AN for instance... Etc...👌👍
Handy tips John, thanks
Great to hear the old Morris start up. Another option for a temporary fuel supply is a plastic fuel tank from a lawnmower, hung up like an IV bottle. I also suggest changing the old oil before starting it. Acids build up in oil especially used oil, and oil is relatively cheap compared to replacing bearings. With the diesel fuel used to lubricate the piston rings and the likely rich or choke conditions from repeated start attempts extra fuel has probably made its way into the crankcase, so an old change should be the next step.
My father delivered milk from the farm in one of these, he spoke fondly of it.
Hi John, thanks for watching, yes it's had one further oil change already with another planned imminently. Somewhere I have a fuel tank from a 1920s Atco mower which may get pressed into service, although a few days ago I found an old tank used with a Seagull marine engine, which is brass and I've found a tap for, so I think one or the other will be used for future "will it run" attempts!
A friend of mine restored a 1939 example and he let me drive it. I was surprised how nice it was to drive.
I learned to drive in my brothers Morris 8
Jewel of a car.
Thanks :)
Love the video Richard. Went down the same path as you and the excitement when the engine runs for the first time is immense. The Morris 8 is Neg Earth though the E is Pos. Persevere with the carb as the seal between the piston is important as there is no spring or damper. Light oil should still be put down the piston shaft , that maybe where the resistance is. The other thing as it's been messed with is that the jet may need centraling on the needle. You can use a 12volt battery direct on the starter as the 6volt will exhaust quickly when testing. Some owners have been known to have 2 batteries , the 12v for the starter and the 6v for the rest. It just spins the engine over quicker and lets the 6volt take care of the ignition. The ignition should come on, may be the bulb. The dynamo may need polarising if it has been stood to long to get it to charge. That oil looks pretty sludgy , as you know it's a mono oil so the sump may need to come of to clean out the gunge if it hasn't been done for a while. Usual Servicing practice in it's day as no external oil filter the deposits just falls to the bottom of the sump. Enjoy.
Yes I popped light oil in the carb before re-fitting it. I did the 6v/12v mod on my old Dodge lorry, 12 for the starter, 6 for the rest, on the M8 it's fine with a healthy 6v battery but I think the one I used was found wanting slightly. Glad you liked the vid, an oil change is definitely on the cards! Thanks again for your thoughts.
Thge problem with the piston not drpping isn't the needle, but the jet not being centred
Richard, can most generic mechanics fix these old beauties ?
Ummmmmm some can, some cannot, the old timers still know their way around a kingpin or a set of ignition points, but new mechanics fresh to the job may not have had much time on proper old cars.
Did you check the condition of the oil before trying to start it, that oil might be many years old.
Yes, pretty sure I changed it but it was a few years ago now
Why is everything done half-assed? E.g.., the radiator grain cock, holding the SU carb in unprotected vice jaws...etc.
Thanks for watching, I'll look out for your vids on doing things properly
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Hi, thanks for watching, I do not own a Hillman but maybe in future!?
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