Morris C8

[Jonathan Moore]

Thanks for trying Paul, mine had the same modification, I am glad that someone else has picture posting problems too.

I am glad to report that after a frustrating day chasing different problems, the old girl coughed back into life at 7:30pm. She sounds lovely and quite and the oil pressure is perfect.

Jon

[pauldavies]

Happy New Year Jonathan and yes computers where made at the same time as hammers but we didn't know what hammers were for so we bashed nails into wood with them. Your engine problems will start now, oil leaks are the issue I have with the oil filler tube a pain at the moment. I am thinking of putting a rubber bung in the filler tube as it spews oil out, I am on top of the other leaks but because the tube isn't round the o" ring I have on the filler cap doesn't stop the oil coming out.
All the best
Paul

[Jonathan Moore]

Is your vehicle a c8, mine has a round filler tube. Having lived with old Land Rovers all my life, I am used to oil leaks but if the traditional methods don't suffice, a thin smear of silicon on either face usually cures the problem.

jon

[pauldavies]

Thanks Jonathon yes mine is a round filler cap and tube but it's not perfectly round so the "O" ring doesn't seal properly, I made a flat rubber seal and will see how that goes. Another idea is a rubber bung down the tube with a piece of wire or chain to get it out, won't go down into the engine because of the flap at the bottom.

Paul

[Jonathan Moore]

Silly question time Paul, is the oil leaking around the base of the filler tube or from around the filler cap at the top of the tube?

Jonathan

[pauldavies]

Hi Jonathon and not a silly question as it was leaking from the bottom but I sealed that and now it's blowing out of the top, the tube set up isn't the best idea as it isn't that good a fit into the engine but I will see how it goes when I give it another run next week. Picking up another Austin Champ Saturday so I have to make room in my workshops for it and the multitude of spares I am getting with it, only bought the champ for the spares.
Paul.

[Jonathan Moore]

I have always fancied an Austin Champ but that could lead me down a very dark path.

If the oil is blowing out of the top of the filler tube that is usually caused by pressure in the crank case, which in turn is due to a worn engine, bores, pistons, rings or a combination of all these. Is the breather from the tappet cover to the carb still connected and clear?

Jonathan