What have you done to your classic Mini lately?
Created by: SuzukiTodd
Orig. Posting Date | User Name | Edit Date |
May 8, 2020 06:12AM | Kermy | |
May 7, 2020 04:18PM | RogerOtto | |
May 7, 2020 01:16PM | Kermy | |
May 7, 2020 04:48AM | RogerOtto | Edited: May 7, 2020 04:49AM |
May 6, 2020 09:13AM | kolsen | |
May 5, 2020 04:54PM | croc7 | Edited: May 22, 2020 11:41AM |
May 5, 2020 04:42PM | Willie_B | Edited: May 5, 2020 04:42PM |
May 5, 2020 01:47PM | Kermy | |
May 5, 2020 05:11AM | RedRiley | |
May 4, 2020 07:24PM | SuzukiTodd | |
Apr 29, 2016 04:19PM | 1963SV2 | |
Apr 29, 2016 07:18AM | kolsen | |
Apr 25, 2016 02:07PM | jeg | |
Apr 25, 2016 08:30AM | MiniMike | |
Apr 25, 2016 04:35AM | Minerva | |
Apr 24, 2016 03:11PM | katmaster | |
Apr 24, 2016 11:37AM | Dan Moffet | Edited: Apr 24, 2016 11:41AM |
Apr 24, 2016 06:22AM | kolsen | |
Apr 22, 2016 09:07PM | 1963SV2 | |
Apr 22, 2016 07:33AM | kolsen |
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The block flange is tapped so the nuts are redundant and some of the bolts look way too long. Are they 1/4"?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kermy
Gearbox to block is 1/4" bolts. A popular upgrade is to drill and tap for 5/16" cap screws.
I expected the gearbox to block to more complicated based upon this kit I located on MS - MSSK060.
Roger Williams
1966 Austin Cooper S
LHD, WET, Personal Export
1966 Austin Cooper S
LHD, WET, Personal Export
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Gearbox to block is 1/4" bolts. A popular upgrade is to drill and tap for 5/16" cap screws.
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Attempting to “test” assemble my 66S engine to see what parts I may be missing.
trying to understand the proper placement of screws, bolts and lock tabs required for the following :
- gearbox to block
- flywheel housing to block
- clutch cover to flywheel housing
Most diagrams do not show quite enough detail to make this easy!
trying to understand the proper placement of screws, bolts and lock tabs required for the following :
- gearbox to block
- flywheel housing to block
- clutch cover to flywheel housing
Most diagrams do not show quite enough detail to make this easy!
Roger Williams
1966 Austin Cooper S
LHD, WET, Personal Export
1966 Austin Cooper S
LHD, WET, Personal Export
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Drove to the golf course via the new 'roundabout' just finished in my neighborhood.
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Drove it. Missed seeing a pothole underneath an overpass and slammed into it. I think I might have broken something....
Edit; Hit hard enough to flex the fan into the radiator, making scary sounds. A check of suspension parts, tires, wheels was fine. Got lucky.
Edit; Upon further review, found the right motor mount broken. No longer so lucky.
Edit; Hit hard enough to flex the fan into the radiator, making scary sounds. A check of suspension parts, tires, wheels was fine. Got lucky.
Edit; Upon further review, found the right motor mount broken. No longer so lucky.
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I added a roof rack to my S-ified Woody Traveller. I've always wanted a Pedro Sainz roof rack but couldn't find one. I stumbled on the one shown made by Eversure Accessories Ltd., Old Hill, Staffordshire with a more than appropriate 50s Art Nouveaux look. I bead blasted it and had it re-finished in grey powder coat. I added ash slats to match the body wood. I recently used it to carry home a 3x8 lattice from the lumber store.
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Nothing special this week. Preparing the Mini for an oil change.
What's your favorite oil for the classic Mini and why?
What's your favorite oil for the classic Mini and why?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan Moffet
Quote:
Originally Posted by kolsen
Here it is:www.autos.com/auto-repair-how-to-remove-car-dents-with-dry-ice
I tried to search the "auto.com" site but couldn't find a reference to dry ice
???
Cheers, Ian
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Got my axle re-installed, this time with the circlip. Replaced front/rear brakes pads/shoes. Then blew the exhaust gasket on the way to the British swap meet in Portland.  icked up a new/better one at Jet Motors on the way home. It goes in today.
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Put the summer wheels & summer brakes on it, lowered it a tad, washed the windows. Took it for a quick jaunt, returned to the garage just as it started snowing.
I'm pulling the LR hub tomorrow; it doesn't feel right. Think I'll change my brake fluid also, if my new tubing fits the EZ-bleed (the bottle has a cracked hose).
I'm pulling the LR hub tomorrow; it doesn't feel right. Think I'll change my brake fluid also, if my new tubing fits the EZ-bleed (the bottle has a cracked hose).
The peasants are revolting...
"Gone with the Wind" - a brief yet moving vignette concerning lactose intolerance
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Headed out yesterday to the first British car event of the year in Victoria.. about 6 or 7 Minis from the club I took my GTM. There were a ton of other British cars to enjoy the day, rain held off until almost the end of the event. A great Swap and Shop event, plus showcasing British car clubs and local cars.. Was great to get the GTM out for a drive!
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Yesterday packed the wife, 2 Westies and me, plus a picnic lunch, into our Mini....and went for a drive to enjoy lunch on the beach with a bunch of antique and classic car owners. Saw a 600 year old cedar tree in the park there...almost as old as some of the car owners...but it complained a lot less.
If it's not Scottish....it's crap! (Cry of the Mini Tartan Owners' Clan)
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Put in new front and rear windshield /window gaskets. Started in the Fall but then the garage got too cold. The MiniMania video for this was great.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kolsen
Here it is:www.autos.com/auto-repair-how-to-remove-car-dents-with-dry-ice
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"Hang on a minute lads....I've got a great idea."
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Here it is:www.autos.com/auto-repair-how-to-remove-car-dents-with-dry-ice
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"...Have you ever heard of using Dry Ice? "
But the 64 $$ question... does it work?? If so, how do you do it?
Very interested..
Cheers, Ian
But the 64 $$ question... does it work?? If so, how do you do it?
Very interested..
Cheers, Ian
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Have you ever heard of using Dry Ice? I have a small dent in the door and wanted to try it.