Werner Van Loock
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| posted on 27/6/10 at 12:40 PM |
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I've killed it and summer fun is over :(
I knew it was a weak point that morris minor rear axle (with a 4age in front of it), but today it gave i think. Was doing 80 and suddenly a whining
noise that got stronger and stronger and only went away when i got off the throttle. It's even whining at 30 now and so loud that i can't
hear the engine/exhaust anymore.
Luckily i got home 
So i guess summer fun is over, got a english axle lying around but it needs brackets and a rebuild so that's not going to be under there in a
few weeks 
At least swimbo told me to fix it rather to sell it
http://www.clubstylus.be
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 27/6/10 at 12:46 PM |
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Could you not find another to drop in for now?
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 27/6/10 at 12:47 PM |
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At least swimbo told me to fix it rather to sell it
WTH Do you have to ask to do stuff ?......
Get a spine boy...shes yer wife not your mother..
An axle that old is bound to give up at almost three to four times its design limit.
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 27/6/10 at 12:54 PM |
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Get yourself a Capri axle, much more available ans SO strong
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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mediabloke
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| posted on 27/6/10 at 01:02 PM |
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Originally posted by Werner Van Loock
So i guess summer fun is over
Only if you want it to be. Get it sorted out - you're a Locostbuilder, man!  
Sure that some knowledgeable types will be along shortly with more suggestions.
[Edit: The power of LCB! There you go:]
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Originally posted by Mark Allanson
Get yourself a Capri axle, much more available and SO strong
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caber
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| posted on 27/6/10 at 01:28 PM |
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Mango, I have a capri axle that I would swap for folding money and I am just over the river from you!
Caber
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tegwin
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| posted on 27/6/10 at 02:11 PM |
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I have a spare diff in the garage that I think would fit the morris axle.... any use to you?
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Werner Van Loock
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| posted on 27/6/10 at 04:01 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mark Allanson
Get yourself a Capri axle, much more available ans SO strong
Capri axle under a Striker? Must be a baby atlas then, bit out of budget i guess.
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Could you not find another to drop in for now?
And break it again? 4age is just too strong for the morris axle.
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I have a spare diff in the garage that I think would fit the morris axle.... any use to you?
Could help, but for how long? This one only lasted 800 miles
http://www.clubstylus.be
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 27/6/10 at 05:46 PM |
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800 miles should get you through the summer. Then upgrade over the winter when the car isnt used?
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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Werner Van Loock
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| posted on 27/6/10 at 06:03 PM |
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lol, you expect a short summer then
Well, i was planning to replace it anyway, so now it's a bit earlier then expected. At least i can sort the car out completely then. So in a few
weeks it'll see a full cage fitted, throttle bodies, english rear axle, electronic speedo pickup and brakes sorted (not too impressed with them
atm)
but thanks for the encouragement
http://www.clubstylus.be
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Canada EH!
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| posted on 27/6/10 at 08:18 PM |
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My volvo powered Sprite would eat two or three diffs a year, easy to change, but probably harder to find at a breakers than in the 60's.
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