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I've just ordered the Sachse Ignition kit for my 500- looking forward to receiving it. In the meantime, I have a couple of questions please for anyone who has done this conversion: 1. Does the 'black box' of the Sachse replace the Morini Regulator, indeed does it fit in place of the Regulator behind...

Yes indeed, I was very impressed, they really did go well beyond expectations!

Hi Julian, thanks for the reply. As soon as I get everything together I'll post the details once I know it all fits. Fingers crossed!

Thought I'd list this as a separate topic, even though it's related to the dust seal issue discussed below. During my current 500 restoration, I discovered that new pistons for the rear caliper are unobtainable anywhere it seems. I contacted Powerhouse in Chesterfield (they were recommended within t...

Thanks for your replies. I have taken a gamble and ordered this one from eBay in the USA (I can't seem to find the same item here in the UK). From the photo, the dust seal looks very similar if not identical to the original one I have just removed. Time will tell.

I've just returned a second set of silencers back to Armours. The first set had bad welding around the exit tube with no attempt to smarten it up by dressing. The ends were also left unpolished, at odds with the mirror polished sides. They sent me a second set (or maybe it was the first ones again a...

Please does anyone know whether the dust seals on the 500 rear caliper should be 'attached' to the caliper? The original dust seals I removed have a lip in the rubber, which sits in the caliper groove, fixing them in place and thus allowing the piston to move independently of the seal. The new ones ...

On a similar point, when I stripped down the calipers on my 1978 500, I noticed a small spring clip which I assume was fitted to stop the pads from rattling. However, the replacement pads I've bought from Mdina do not include these clips. I haven't got around to reassembly yet, but are these spring ...

Thanks everyone for your replies, and particularly Mark. Much appreciated!

Just asking out of general curiosity. The website advises that there are 202 licenced 'older' Morinis in the UK, plus another 151 on SORN. Naturally this will include all variants, probably mainly 350s. How accurate this figure is, I have no idea!

I recently checked howmanyleft.co.uk to try to gain an idea of how many Morini 500s there are in the UK. The website is unfortunately none too helpful with such older models as you'll see if you take a look. Please does anyone have any idea how many 500s there are in the UK, taxed or SORN?

Thanks Hendre, I've managed to obtain one now, but sincerely appreciate your offer of help!

Hi Ming, thanks for the reply - I think I may be sorted now, but will contact you if needed. Sincerely appreciated!

Thanks Julian, I may have found a replacement, fingers crossed that it happens. I'll be back in touch if needed - cheers Jonny

Thanks Mark, much appreciated feedback. My own stator is burned out beyond redemption according to West Country Windings, hence the search for a replacement. It looks like I may have found one - fingers crossed! Thanks again for your help.