It looks like I am unlikely to be able to avoid acquiring a 1974 Morris
2200 Landcrab, despite my best attempts to hide from it. It isn't really my sort of car at all, and I have to check a couple of things out.A: Waterpump. It's an E6, but apparently the pumps are different according to installation on all E-series engines. Where would I get a suitable waterpump; assuming that is what it making the rattly noise and causing it to cook slowly (changing the fluid helped immensely, and it's not the headgasket).
B: Auto transmissions. It seems terribly low geared. Also, the inhibitor is probably stopping it from starting right now.
C: Values. Does anyone want a Morris 2200 Landcrab? It has 11 months MOT and is generally good, though the front wing above the headlight is crunchy. Found a suitable wing for £75. Could probably have it replaced, as the inners are very solid. Despite my sigfile, it's actually in half-decent nick with very little rust, and a nice, generally quiet 45,000 mile engine. If I do end up with it, I'd swap it for an ADO16 in simular condition, or a RWD car like a Victor/Viva...
Richard