Chris: My malvern has (I think) a triumph engine. Last year it nearly failed the MOT due to emissions & I was told it would need a decoke. Any alternatives? We only do a few miles a year and are not sure its worth the expense. Also what is the current value of a good condition Malvern?

Pete: Your car does not need to comply with the emission standards, it's too old. Otherwise any old car would be of the road by now!

Chris: Thanks Pete, will let you know how we get on!

Ian: I have a roadster based on a spitfire 1500 and the rear spring is a bit sad. I have been given a new rear spring the number being 159640B, the parts list say the part number is 159640, does anybody know whether there is any difference?

Pete: Looking at Rimmers parts list there is no mention of B. I would measure the distance between the end bushes and as long as they are the same I would think it will be fine. The spring is always a trial and error as you have to remove some of the leaves to get the height right. Suggest you count the number on the old one and start there.

Geoff: Hi I have a roadster, needs a front bumper, i know a midget will be ok, I  was told a hillman imp would be as well. are there other options that people know of?

Pete: The original instructions were for Ford Escort MK2 front bumpers, not sure if these are still around.

Geoff: cheers pete i will have a look at them

geoff: now going through mid life crisis of doing up a Roadster for the wife, it has a 1300 dolomite engine, i am going to fit a new rocker cover gasket and i can't remember if i grease the gasket, head , or cover, use gasket sealer, or just oil the gasket before fitting. help / advice please.

geoff: sorted now, oiled head and rocker cover, if it wont seal i will try hylamar next time.

Steve: Please don't use hylamar. It is good stuff but not for rocker gaskets. It makes a mess and is difficult to clean off the next time. A thin smear of light grease on both sides should be fine

David: I have a roadster with twin stromburgs, any ideas about fitting air filters as there is only about 25mm to the bodywork.

Steve: My first Moss had twin SU's which were too close for filters. I simply cut some fine stainless steel gauze to the right shape, cut down the original bolts and fitted this directly to the air intakes. That car did over 100,000 miles and the carbs gave no trouble at all.

John: Anyone put a Monaco through IVA? Need help/views on: headrests, collapsible steering column, bonnet catches, anti-theft device etc. Grateful for any comments

John: Yes this is my mid-life crisis!

Paul: ... and brake pad wear detection. I have the IVA documentation (+ a Malvern) and am close to getting rid of it for parts. I do not see how to cope well with the collapsible steering. There appear to be only 2 anti-theft suppliers/fitters permitted by VOSA and they are named in their IVA notes.

John: oh, hadn't thought of brake pad wear detection...

John: So, are we saying it is no longer possible to put a Moss kit car through IVA?

John: I've re-read the iva docs. I need to fit a tandem circuit master brake cylinder and pdwa as fitted to later Triumphs and export variants (doable but not cheap). The brake wear detection can be done visually after removing a wheel - would that be possible?

John: I have a Moss Roadster with a1850cc triumph dolomite engine. The radiator has a couple of leaks and would appear to be quite small as well. Was this radiator a Moss specific part? and what would be a good replacement one if i went to a bigger radiator?

Paul: My Triumph radiators are 42cm wide. Provided they fit in the car any radiator should do.

Stuart: I am trying to find out about the Mamba... any ideas on a good source of info ? thanks

terry davies: Hi - I have a problem with my car - Malvern - a couple of weeks ago the fuel gauge decidec to go all the way over passed the "F" mark for FULL and stay there !! - since then I have checked the Gauge = GOOD + the wiring = GOOD + the earth to the gauge and to the tank = GOOD + the voltage = GOOD ( 12 volts.) + the sender = GOOD + the regulator = GOOD *** as you can see I'm running out of ideas here, has anybody got any other suggestions ( not a lump hammer !! or taking the dog for a walk.. )

terry davies: today I just discovered another little hiccup .. when out a test run I noticed going down hill the fuel gauge needle decides to register between the half and 3/4 ( which about right for what's in the tank) BUT when I go back up hill the needle slides back over to the "F" mark again - obviously the tank sender is reacting correctly to the fuel in the tank - HELP

Garry: I've recently purchased a Roadster. A month ago I hadn't even heard of Moss, now I have one which is a good runner and great fun. However, I would like to know it's history. I bought it in the Isle of Man, where I live, but it came from the UK, prev reg WPU 454F. Serial no GA226920SC. When we bought it, we were told it had a 1275 mini series a engine. However, we have now been told by a mechanic friend that it looks more like a midget engine. Does anyone know this car who can tell me more?

Garry: It is cream and has a triumph chassis as far as we are aware. Looks great, runs perfectly fine. I don't think the previous owner ran it for years, paid for work to be done to get it through the manx mot equivalent, and then didn't run it again until we bought it for a steal. Any info greatly received.

dave: I have a Malvern with a 1296 triumph engine, the gearbox is showing it age.Ihave been offered a 1500 gear box will it fit my 1296 engine

Paul:  It depends on how many splines there are on the shaft which fits into the clutch and the design of the clutch itself.  My 1296 gearbox has 10 splines but you would need to compare the clutches. I think the two will be different and the answer will be no.

dave w.: my Malvern has 175/13 tyres but I can not find replacements any body know were I can find any or a alternative?.

dave: admin@mossownersclub.org.uk

Pete: Have you tried the Triumph Tech Sec on the contact page.

Paul: I have 13 inch wheels with 155/80 tyres. The car is comfortable and my speedometer appears to be spot on so the size appears right.

John W: The Moss Malvern I am rebuilding is fitted with 185/70 x 13" wheels/tyres. There is an enormous gap (8") between front tyre and wing and the chassis rail is 11" from ground level to underside of chassis. Other cars seem to be set much lower than this. The suspension units are approx 13" long when unloaded. What do other owners advise as to suspension ride heights?

Julian: Hello, I am embarking on building a Roadster to comply with IVA requirements, I must be mad ! I wish to convert the Moss built chassis Triumph rear axle to a ford 5 link type. The build manual only shows a rough sketch of the Moss 5 link. Does anyone have any measured drawings or photos of the Moss 5 link chassis that I could beg-steal-or borrow please ?

Pete: As far as I am aware the drawings were held by Trevor in Sheffield who made the chassis, I have no idea of where is now. Would suggest you contact Moss member Kelvin King who has made several chassis for his Moss, You can get him at kelvinking@ntlworld.com.Having said all that having owned a Triumph Moss and a Ford Moss, the Triumph was by farthe best for ride and handling.

Paul: Sorry - I have not been checking this page recently. The car I want to get rid of has a Ford rear axle. I don't know its fixings but can look , photo and measure if you ask exact questions.