Morris Minor - Clearing the Engine Bay - Part 16

Whilst cleaning up the engine in the background I have started clearing out the engine bay ready for rust repairs and paint.

These tools from Supercheap Auto came in really handy in this video:

ToolPro Bolt Extractors:

ToolPro Angle Grinder:

ToolPRO Eva Socket And Accessory Set - 98 Pieces

ToolPRO Eva Pliers - 3 Pieces

ToolPRO Eva Screwdriver Set - 12 Pieces

ToolPRO Low Profile Garage Jack - 3000kg

ToolPRO Car Stands - Ratchet, 2000kg

The car is a 1958 Morris Minor 1000 with the 948cc engine. Last WOF was in 1995 and has been parked up ever since.

Here's the rest of the series:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
Part 9
Part 10
Part 11
Part 12
Part 13
Part 14
Part 15a

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[jonniejam-shovel]

As a recent subscriber I'm enjoying your films, and all the schemes of work. It's all interesting to see success as well as failure. As a bloke just turned 65 I've had my fair share of skinned knuckles, and crawling around on the floor. Good on you mate.👍

[CarsExposed]

Oh mate that battery tray was a pain 😬😊, I like the ideia of the grey colour ... Like you said it’s quite a big effort restoring a classic car but you are definitely doing the right way mate, it’s going to look awesome 🙌🙌👍👍👍

[theoracle]

Like your videos.

I am doing up my 1953 split screen in Black.
Been thru all what your doing and still at it.

Doing up all the electrics from scratch.

The Devilbiss GT Pro/Sata is an excellent gun for spray painting.

[rhkips]

You don't know how tempted I'd be to sound-deaden every hidden surface with it all pulled apart like that... ;)

[MrButtonpresser]

Considering her age and the NZ weather, she's a pretty solid unit. Good to see her get some love.

[mully]

spot welds are always fun. I have used the tools like that but buy the kits with a dozen tips in (they blunt easily) I drill a small pilot hole to hold the tip steady. If I repair / reuse the panel the plug weld will fill the pilot hole. If I use a new panel the pilot hole will be hidden (or if really fussy plug it with the mig n flap disc over it). Makes it so much easier.

[stuzman]

The Morris is starting to look really good now that you’ve got the engine bay stripped and cleaned up. You’ve come a long ways with it Jonathan. Keep up the good work. 😀👍

[volgnit]

"Pretty big job !!" Another understatement of the year. Progress is impressive mate.

[OldManTony]

Keep up the good work, I’m enjoying this series.

[rustybum]

This is an excellent series Mr B (Jonathan ?). Really nostalgic for an old geezer like me, think I said this before but you started with a decent car, in MUCH better condition than my 1970 Traveller when I bought her over 30 years ago and I'm now hoping, at long last, to finish a long -running restoration. Thanks for sharing

[I_Am_Michael]

good video. interesting to watch. thanks for sharing.
just think. hundreds of videos coming on this car. awesome.

[cogidubnus]

I like the idea of your breaking down/recording your hours spent...that's going to be interesting!
Cheers
Dave

[garyphillips]

Looking forward to seeing it on the rotisserie and getting to grips with any bodywork issues. Well done on the battery box removal, definitely not the easiest thing!

[dazt]

Really enjoy watching this restoration. Inspiring stuff 🙂. You make it look straight forward.. but I'm sure it isn't by any means.. It must be hard enough without filming it all aswell 👍

[whatnextsunshine]

Aaand the thumb goes up!! ;) The time lapses are really cool ;))

[erniepenny]

Any recent updates on the Morris minor ??

[Tommy_Poole]

Working on tidying up a Morris Minor engine bay. Exactly as annoying as I remember it. Good luck with it anyway. You’re doing a great job.

[lucythemoggy]

keep up the good work! i am restoring mine at the moment. i find doing bits in stages helps me a lot, so its not too overwhelming. can't wait to see ur next vid!

[EnriqueLopez-hbjn]

Is this car getting a full restoration, it will look awesome, the one thing I have thought is insulation or sound dander for that car, also some paint to protect the floorpans, & major points where it could get rust, that would make it an awesome car/ restoration.

[TheCowgirlNiamh]

Great job Jonathan! That's a full time job 😳 I don't think I'd have persisted as long as you with that tool lol I would have reached for a drill of hammer and chisel 🙈😂😂