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by MarinaCoupe
Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:29 am
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: 1300 A Series Engine
Replies: 14
Views: 2938

Re: 1300 A Series Engine

The differences in the two numbers is too close to be a coincidence IMHO, I would say that somewhere along the line, the number has been mis-transcribed. The correct number should be on a plate riveted to the block on the right hand side (distributor & oil filter side). If the plate is missing t...
by MarinaCoupe
Fri Mar 01, 2024 7:26 pm
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Propshaft question / problem
Replies: 10
Views: 1461

Re: Propshaft question / problem

Inspired fix - love it.
by MarinaCoupe
Fri Mar 01, 2024 8:49 am
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: 77 Marina keeps blowing rear lights
Replies: 4
Views: 185

Re: 77 Marina keeps blowing rear lights

The main problem with the rear lights on Mk1s & Mk2s is usually the earthing, as the units earth through their mounting bolts. If there’s much rust the connection will be iffy and lead to spikes in the supply. Try running an earth lead from the car body to the metal rear light unit.
by MarinaCoupe
Wed Feb 07, 2024 7:23 pm
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: MK1 sidelight/indicator units
Replies: 4
Views: 262

Re: MK1 sidelight/indicator units

They pop up on eBay regularly and a request on the Club Facebook page will probably turn some up.

If you want new units, they were installed (on opposite sides) on Triumph TR7s. Rimmer Bros list them. https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GRID006225
by MarinaCoupe
Wed Feb 07, 2024 7:46 am
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Cooling...
Replies: 13
Views: 3341

Re: Cooling...

I use Comma G48 Xstream, available from Halfrauds.
by MarinaCoupe
Mon Feb 05, 2024 8:04 am
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Cooling...
Replies: 13
Views: 3341

Re: Cooling...

If you can squirt a little oil into the bores through the spark plug holes, you can check whether your compression problems are rings or valves. The oil helps seal the rings, so if you use the compression tester and the pressure goes up, then that indicates ring wear. If it makes no difference then ...
by MarinaCoupe
Fri Jan 19, 2024 8:44 am
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Rear Leaf springs
Replies: 4
Views: 1121

Re: Rear Leaf springs

There are a couple of companies that will make you up new springs and supply them with bushes. Brost Forge
Midland Road Springs

A quick Google will bring up their details.
by MarinaCoupe
Sat Dec 30, 2023 9:31 am
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Introducing Myself
Replies: 11
Views: 12508

Re: Introducing Myself

Welcome David, pop some pics up if you can. You’ll find that we know many of the cars and several of us on here have good used parts stashes, along with the other benefit of giving advice on the correct parts (and what other cars used them) and how to fit them.
by MarinaCoupe
Fri Dec 15, 2023 8:03 am
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Headliner
Replies: 3
Views: 941

Re: Headliner

The headlinings are significantly different as the sloping rear window makes the roofline slightly shorter and the C pillar is obviously a different shape of course. It might be worth finding a local trimmer to make one up using your existing headlining as a pattern.
by MarinaCoupe
Thu Dec 07, 2023 12:03 pm
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Lack of heat to windscreen
Replies: 4
Views: 958

Re: Lack of heat to windscreen

The central heater matrix and blower feeds into a plenum which has 4 outlets, each one has a stiff convoluted plastic hose, two run to the windscreen vents and two to the vents on the ends of the dashboard. They can dislodge themselves from either end, or may have been dislodged if someone has been ...
by MarinaCoupe
Wed Nov 15, 2023 1:39 pm
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Propshaft question / problem
Replies: 10
Views: 1461

Re: Propshaft question / problem

Grease nipples - it’s about torque load on the UJ. The front UJ drives directly off the gearbox, with “raw” torque/power. On the Marina, the front section of the propshaft has a “Cush-drive”, it’s made up of two tubes with about an 3/4” difference in diameter, when fitted concentrically the gap is f...
by MarinaCoupe
Sun Nov 12, 2023 11:54 am
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Propshaft question / problem
Replies: 10
Views: 1461

Re: Propshaft question / problem

There are three U/Js on a standard Marina or Ital. The centre and rear U/Js do not have a grease nipple, however the front U/J although the same dimensions as the other two has a nipple. I suspect that in the process of building your car that the builder chose to include a grease nipple.
by MarinaCoupe
Sat Nov 11, 2023 12:38 am
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Propshaft question / problem
Replies: 10
Views: 1461

Re: Propshaft question / problem

I can’t help with the screw cap, but can advise that your “felt washer” should actually be cork. It’s probably saturated in grease, mine was when I last rebuilt it. From memory the grease nipple is 1/4” unf. It’s worth checking with your nearest propshaft reconditioning company (Google/Yellow Pages)...
by MarinaCoupe
Fri Nov 03, 2023 7:57 am
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Gearboxes
Replies: 11
Views: 2178

Re: Gearboxes

I don’t know about NZ gearboxes. I guess that if the car was a knock down kit from the UK, then it will be the same as the UK box. If it was an Australian export, you’ll need an Aussie expert to advise.