Just updated an old wolseley 6/90 which only had trafficators. I replaced the tiny single element tail lights with some double element lamp holders after drilling the backs bigger. Wired up the tail as usual then ran a pair of wires from the trafficators to each indicator element with a flasher unit on each. Being pre 71 it can have red indicators, and works very well. I may even add a relay to each side light circuit which cuts the power to that side light when the indicator power is on. Looks nice and original too.
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller6 күн бұрын
Sounds a great mod 👍
@harrygatto12 күн бұрын
I served my apprenticeship as a vehicle mechanic in a BMC dealer in the 60s so remember these cars well. Easy cars to steal as all you had to do to turn on the ignition was move one wire on the fuse box (only 2 fuses) and then press the solenoid to start the engine. No steering locks in those days. The dynamo was a constant cause of problems along with the regulator until alternators came along. Earlier MInors had a common rear light for both brake light and indicator functions. Hard to believe that some American cars still have this "feature" today. In those days Joe Lucas was responsible for about a third of all BMC cars failing to start on a foggy November morning!
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller12 күн бұрын
Lucas, Prince of Darkness 😊
@rovercoupe710419 күн бұрын
Brilliant. Thank you. M
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller18 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@kirk3077Ай бұрын
We're can I buy 1 please ?
@jodiethemorrisminortravellerАй бұрын
Link in the video description
@jodiethemorrisminortravellerАй бұрын
Link in the video description
@kirk3077Ай бұрын
Omg you are a HERO....🎉🎉🎉🎉❤😂 brilliant video thank you si much🎉🎉🎉🎉
@jodiethemorrisminortravellerАй бұрын
You're welcome!
@geoffnoyes520Ай бұрын
Wow! Really interesting and highly informative, Thank you very much sir 😊.
@jodiethemorrisminortravellerАй бұрын
Glad you liked it
@user-ro4cy1xx5bАй бұрын
I worked at Lucas Plume street as a lad and I often made looms by hand. I knew the Lucas wiring colour code off by heart. A Yorkshireman called Ernie Shufflebottom (really) was the plume street garage reception guy a great character, happy days
@jodiethemorrisminortravellerАй бұрын
Very cool!
@terranceprice70062 ай бұрын
Spokes were fitted downwards when factory built, definately not upwards.
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller2 ай бұрын
We’ll have to politely agree to disagree on that one. Production line photos exist. And the famous BmcEcosse (Roy), who was a senior BMC engineer, has confirmed it. But you can put it on the other way up if you like.
@taks84393 ай бұрын
Great video 👍🏾
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller3 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🤗
@eggybreadplease3 ай бұрын
Great informative video, nicely done 👍
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller3 ай бұрын
Thank you! 👍
@maxeluy3 ай бұрын
Can't wait for a video on how to fix an engine that is currently cursed by a local witch
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller3 ай бұрын
Fill the radiator with holy water.
@johnnywarnerperfectroad663 ай бұрын
Brilliant Brian, I never thought of using a claw hammer inspired 👍
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller3 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@MrTeabag583 ай бұрын
A truly excellent video. Well filmed, edited and narrated. On such a lovely, clean Moggy too. Epic.
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@deemdoubleu3 ай бұрын
Don't know if you've come across it but the No-nonsense heavy duty degreaser from Screwfix is ace for erm degreasing and washing out oil and whatnot.
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip 👍
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip 👍
@Antonnick3 ай бұрын
I have a set of blue plastic tools for removal of the card liners and similar items , one of which has a 90° hook which can be used for removing hub caps without damaging the paintwork. I am very grateful moreover for the info of the spare wheel retaining piece which is new to me ( 'cos I do not have one and did not know they existed ) and will possibly prevent the spare moving around.
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller3 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comments! 👍
@Antonnick3 ай бұрын
@@jodiethemorrisminortraveller Thankyou for this and all your others tips and suggestions some of which I have already implemented.
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller3 ай бұрын
You’re very welcome
@deemdoubleu3 ай бұрын
Awesome
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller3 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@DaveGoodman19593 ай бұрын
Brilliant I’ll do that next time on my moggies. 👍
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@ArtyEffem3 ай бұрын
Just fit a Mountney and have done with it; much safer on earlier models not yet retrofitted with seatbelts.
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller3 ай бұрын
One way to go. Although many prefer authenticity.
@deemdoubleu4 ай бұрын
It would be nice to get some history on your Minor, was it extensively restored etc.
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller4 ай бұрын
She was fully restored about 12 years ago with new wood, all rusted areas replaced, respray etc. That was just before I bought her. In my ownership she’s been fitted with a Marina 1275, stage 2 head, fast road cam, LCB, Toyota T50 5 speed box, van wheels, vertical shocks, ARB, full race half shafts, front discs, plus various electrical mods as per this channel. Thanks for your interest.
@deemdoubleu4 ай бұрын
@@jodiethemorrisminortraveller That's cool, you should put all of that into a walk-around video shoing the various mods etc. I had assumed it was all bog standard of course as it looks that way from the outside, beautiful thought it is.
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller4 ай бұрын
I might do that when I have time. She’s what they call restomod. Brought up to date but looks stock.
@deemdoubleu4 ай бұрын
Best not to have other keys on the same ring as the ignition key anyway as the swinging weight of the other keys eventually wears out the ignition key or the barrel potentially causing the lock to fail to work which can render your car inoperative. My mechanic told me off for doing just that.
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip 👍
@deemdoubleu4 ай бұрын
Beautiful work.
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@shaundorney53424 ай бұрын
Marvellous
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@deemdoubleu4 ай бұрын
Awesome like a moving picture Haynes manual except without the oily fingerprints.
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller4 ай бұрын
Thanks! Much appreciated.
@geoffburrill98504 ай бұрын
Nice vid. I personally like to solder any brass connectors but crimping should be OK.
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@deemdoubleu4 ай бұрын
Love the humour
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@kendowling9904 ай бұрын
Yup, poplargreg sent some discs for mine. Well impressed.
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller4 ай бұрын
Yes, he’s good.
@merlinjones26604 ай бұрын
Put an electric fan in front of the radiator =no over heating that causes vaporising of the fuel ( fan blows towards the engine)
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller4 ай бұрын
Thanks for your response
@peterduxbury9274 ай бұрын
I used the 12V Buzzer which was placed in circuit with my Oil Pressure switch. When you turned -on the Ignition, it buzzed. As you started the engine, the Oil Pressure built-up, the buzzer ceased. I once lost all Oil Pressure, and didn't notice the small (tiny) Oil Pressure Light in bright daylight. This is an instant warning - that will always protect your engine in an oil-pressure loss situation. Well-explained video that covers all aspects of switching to LED Lighting for a classic car. Finally, I changed my High Beam warning to LED. It was barely visible when lit before this action. Greetings from Australia.
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller4 ай бұрын
That’s a really good tip 👍
@ritchandsj33334 ай бұрын
Hi, great video as always. You mention that you need a relay as your switch earths when reverse is selected. I have the Ford type gearbox with the simple switch, does that mean I don't need the relay? Just a case of picking up feed from the ignition on side of the fuse box? Thanks Ritch
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller4 ай бұрын
That is correct
@ritchandsj33334 ай бұрын
@@jodiethemorrisminortraveller thanks for the super quick response
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller4 ай бұрын
You’re welcome!
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller4 ай бұрын
You’re welcome!
@Antonnick5 ай бұрын
It is always easy when you have the right tools to hand! I had to replace my steering rack for my traveller when converting to LHD. Unfortunately the new ones are made sealed and cannot be topped up! However, when I had to replace a gaitor I used red grease ( which was prevalent in the unit already) packed in as much as possible. Love your videos, already copied some on my car, even though it is clear you do not know what you are doing ( irony intended! )
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller4 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comments 👍
@steveclews65575 ай бұрын
Excellent video👍👍👍👍
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller5 ай бұрын
Thank you 👍
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller5 ай бұрын
Thank you 👍
@paullorman89245 ай бұрын
Always look forward to your videos. Thank you.
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller5 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@keithgarland34045 ай бұрын
Enjoy your videos, helpful for the diy'er , I worked on most 60s 70s bmc vehicles as an apprentice mechanic at Kennings, the gaiters will fit round rack if warmed and lubricated, twisting round a little at a time. If refitting old track rods ends, count the amount of turns it takes to remove, then count turns when refit. Your moggie looks very tidy, I particularly like your wiring and electrical videos, very neat work.
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller5 ай бұрын
Cool, thanks
@SteveAverill-iw9vv5 ай бұрын
Great video, very informative and well presented, plus links are very useful.
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller5 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@user-ti4xz4oc1e5 ай бұрын
For your screen wash button I’ve used a rover p4 starter switch that I had laying around And locks period I just painted the s in black gloss 👍
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller5 ай бұрын
That’s a great tip. Thanks!
@vijayakrishnannair5 ай бұрын
Nice work.. great ,thanks
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller5 ай бұрын
Thank you too!
@Nightsbringer15 ай бұрын
Love the videos mate. I dont own a Morris but have always wanted one and yoyr videos are so clear! All of the things i would want to do, you have basically covered!
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller5 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@davidbillington63825 ай бұрын
Hello, I just wanted to thank you for these excellent videos. I’ve just bought my first Minor and your instructions and the wiring diagrams have been so useful, both for doing improvements and also for diagnosing problems. Keep em coming!
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller5 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@charlesallanstewart-kl2op6 ай бұрын
Just stumbled onto your Vlog , the TARDIS sound caught me by surprise.... I know very little about cars sorry , just to say keep it forever , don't buy any modern car they are rubbish & break down & costs thousands to fix , & it's only gonna get worse with electronic Dash & other stuff My other mode of transport is a police box ( I wish ) 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🧳🧳🧳🧳🧳🧳🧳🧳
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 👍
@keithgarland34046 ай бұрын
very neat installation, well explained.
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller6 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@adjusterbri6 ай бұрын
Great video, much better than the one I did which is in ESM link (by me!) The one on that car was my first prototype which I came up with one Sunday afternoon after banging my head and wondering why we had all put up with it for so long. I started making them myself but such was the demand I gave the drawings to ESM to make and sell. My little gift to the Morris Minor family.
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller6 ай бұрын
Wow, so you were the original designer? That’s amazing. Well done! 👍
@grantwilson54206 ай бұрын
I do like your videos. They are clear, concise and have great information. Thanks for sharing them. Cheers from New Zealand
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller6 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@Chappomusic6 ай бұрын
Why didn’t you change the route of the fuel line ?
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller6 ай бұрын
Without moving the fuel pump it would only be possible to gain an inch or so. And I would probably still have needed the insulation. Anyway, it worked perfectly. The problem is completely gone.
@Schlipperschlopper6 ай бұрын
Malheureusement, l'ordonnance fédérale d'interdiction du contrôle des gaz d'échappement (BABVVO) interdira bientôt la conduite de moteurs à combustion en public en dehors des trajets domicile-travail et des transports prouvés, le contrôle des gaz d'échappement deviendra alors une infraction au code de la route.
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller6 ай бұрын
Vraiment? C'est très mauvais. 😢
@Schlipperschlopper6 ай бұрын
le nouvelle lois Schlabouve en France et Babvvo en Allemagne, en Suisse la Heschlavve@@jodiethemorrisminortraveller
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller6 ай бұрын
☹️
@maxeluy6 ай бұрын
The screwdriver joke was hilarious 😂
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller6 ай бұрын
👍
@Scuba72Chris6 ай бұрын
That was certainly a comprehensive belt & braces approach! I had exactly the same problem in my Series 2 but it was literally just the fuel vapourising in the fuel line (badly routed right past the manifold imo). I just used the reflective wrap technique on that section of fuel line and never had the problem recur in the last couple of years since I did it.
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller6 ай бұрын
Great to hear!
@G7IQJUK6 ай бұрын
FUEL starvation due heat , obstruction in fuel flow .
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller6 ай бұрын
Exactly
@barneyc49196 ай бұрын
It can also help to fit a small bore fuel return line off the SU float chamber back the tank, although this is a lot of work it helped on my twin SU Triumph engine to deal with the alcohol it was never originally intended to when sitting in traffic