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Finished up on a bit of a diversion today. Started well enough:



Back on her wheels and rear door re-fitted. Not much point in putting the front one on as it would only be removed again for changing the wings. Next, turn her round to access the drivers side properly. She coughed and spluttered a bit and didn't want to go. Looking at the coil showed four wires, so it must have one of those electronical ignition fingys fitted. Horrible red and blue plastic connectors.... The red wire pulled out of one when I touched it.



So, they went.....



And once you start





You just can't stop.



Fuse box was just naughty.



Much better and probably fifty times more reliable. Car started second turn of the key, but I've lost the light, so I'll drive her out and round tomorrow.

Chris.

Hi Phil,

There is more.... This morning, went to spin her over and the solenoid went clunk - no starter. Motor metered out all right. Eventually, I measured the resistance from the engine to earth - 200Ω+. A few minutes poking about revealed the complete absence of any earthing strap from the engine. Fortunately, our local motor factors is open 'til one, so a 2' strap was bought. It's now bolted to the transfer housing and the main earth point. Engine now span over very fast indeed (Faster than either of mine - must check earths!). Still didn't start. Sparks, yes. Fuel, yes. Advance tube pointing in wrong direction - distributor not locked. Turn it back to 2 minutes past 12 o'clock and off we went.

The extra wires I suspect are for the red LED warning lamp? I'll get them off the battery clamps before I finish.

The terminal on top of the oil pressure switch has broken off. It's a diaphragm pressure switch which works a variable resistor. I think it's the same as the one on the "E" type Jag, so double the number you just thought of.

I'd be delighted to see you - give me a ring first.

So, car turned round, doors off, up on the stands and wheels off. Started poking about the front floor with the chisel. All a bit odd. Eventually figured out that the bottom of the inner sill was not only rotten, but crushed as well. A big repair panel had been welded to the outer sill, tucked under the floor and attached to a false bottom flange, so the whole thing was kinked inwards and upwards. Doesn't actually matter, as it's all going to get chopped off and replaced.



First poke about.



Crush damage along inner sill.



Outer sill cut away for access. Piece removed was damask red inside, with a sound deadening pad on the inside. I imagine it had been chopped out of a door.



And after the wire wheel in the angle grinder. Chop it all out tomorrow.

Chris.

Like this here?

\Sorry for hijacking the thread, I need one for my 'crab!

Good work as always, Chris. How do those foot wells end up so rusty? I don't envy you chaps in the UK!

-Andrew

This is what is required - 13H 3819 TRANSMITTER.

Chris.

Oh. Mine had the Moggy type one fitted when I bought the car and it has served for at least 10 years🤔

Ah, thanks Chris. So that one is correct for my downmarket Morris 😀

Now there's an idea.... I can see one or two club stalwarts having conniptions. There's still a goodly number of dog rough cars around - I'm sure one wouldn't be missed. How to brace the thing together will be the fun part.

Anyway, I'm chopping off the outer sill at the moment. Bit nippy, so I've come in to warm up.

Chris.