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 Posted: Jul 9, 2016 06:01PM
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Chrome? Like the web browser?

 Posted: Jul 9, 2016 05:35PM
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casting # on the head? top center at rear.

 Posted: Jul 9, 2016 05:00PM
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And what a worn cam bearing looks like. 

 Posted: Jul 9, 2016 12:02PM
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So I found out that Hepolite pistons were original equipment. I thought you guys were going to keep me straight on this stuff.  
Anyways had it looked at and I'm told that it looks like an original 1275 but not a C. The original valves are a bit pitted on the bottom but still holding compression. Think we will change them at this point and get some hardened seats milled in. The cam shows wear. I actually noticed this myself, that the chrome is worn off some of the lobes and where it is they wear flat very quickly. 2nd photo shows the layer of chrome and the steel underneath.  

 Posted: Jun 17, 2016 10:27AM
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Hello MiniMike

Photos of head attached. Let us know what you think. Appreciate the input.

TJ

 Posted: Jun 16, 2016 06:29PM
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Newkid,
can you post a pic of the front and top of the cyl. head. Wondering if it was a pollution head which would ID the engine, maybe, or at least the head.

 Posted: Jun 16, 2016 04:58PM
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Thanks everyone. This is all great help from people who've done it before. We've got a lot of body work to do first but now I know where to look and start planning the electrical phase. 

 Posted: Jun 15, 2016 09:45AM
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As I said earlier Britishwiting.com have the autosparks looms. Very helpful people, just make sure you buy a few extra bullet connectors and new headlamp pigtails which don't come with the loom for some reason

Mini's are like buses they come along in a bunch

 Posted: Jun 15, 2016 07:55AM
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Last time I tried to buy from AutoSparx they referred me back to a U.S. company.

 Posted: Jun 15, 2016 07:40AM
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Found that it has Hepolite 19010 aluminum pistons which I suppose are not original. looks like someone has been inside this motor before. 

One question i'm thinking about is the wiring on this car. It is a dog's breakfast from previous owners over the years. Wondering if anyone has completely re-wired before and if there is such a thing as a complete wiring harness to start new.

I HIGHLY recommend an autosparx loom. A friend wanted me to help him sort the wiring in his Traveller years ago and it was a spaghetti mess of mostly red wires going to everything.

I told him the only way I would be involved would be if he bought a loom as it would be cheaper in the long run.
When it arrived, it took an afternoon to fit and everything worked as it should after that.

Sean Windrum

1996 MGF VVC
1970 1275 GT Racer
66 Austin Countryman
63 997 Cooper (Under Construction)
63 MG 1100

 

 Posted: Jun 15, 2016 05:06AM
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wow newkid that is looking good! I gave my daughter a project mini for her 15th birthday..6 years ago. but today is the day we are going to make the car start and move under its own power (first time in 20 or more years) Today is the day. or maybe tomorrow.

keep up the good work. we are in NB by the way.


Once you replace everything that is attached to something else. It will all be fixed.

 Posted: Jun 11, 2016 04:01PM
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britishwiring.com they usually have looms in stock by autosparks in the UK I really dont think it's worth making a loom yourself unless you already have all the wiring, connectors and tools in stock................

Mini's are like buses they come along in a bunch

 Posted: Jun 11, 2016 02:52PM
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Found that it has Hepolite 19010 aluminum pistons which I suppose are not original. looks like someone has been inside this motor before. 

One question i'm thinking about is the wiring on this car. It is a dog's breakfast from previous owners over the years. Wondering if anyone has completely re-wired before and if there is such a thing as a complete wiring harness to start new.

 Posted: Jun 11, 2016 02:34PM
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No turning back now. Havin too much fun. Motor and trans appears in good shape.

 Posted: Jun 5, 2016 11:20AM
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Zero. Only thing reverse is the left rear hub nut.

 Posted: Jun 5, 2016 10:46AM
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Before I bust something, what are the chances that the nut on the front balancer are reverse threads?

 Posted: Jun 5, 2016 05:07AM
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Thanks. Greetings from Montreal. A bit of a drive from Victoria, although I've been there once. A lot closer to Ottawa though. 

The proud mini owner is actually my son who just turns 14 shortly. I'm just the lucky mechanic and coach. Our plan is to get it restored for his 16th birthday so going to be a while before it's on the road. It's a great way to pass the time with your kid and create some memories. 

TJ

 Posted: Jun 5, 2016 02:26AM
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Not to worry,Malcolm. Just trawling for bites.
Newkid seems to be playing along too.

Newkid: Greetings from Ottawa -where are you located?
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"Hang on a minute lads....I've got a great idea."

 Posted: Jun 4, 2016 07:42AM
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Hey Newkid, where in Canada are you?  Greetings from sunny Victoria.

 

You may want to talk to your local tool rental place when it comes to putting the engine back in. You can rent an engine hoist for next to nothing.

Sean Windrum

1996 MGF VVC
1970 1275 GT Racer
66 Austin Countryman
63 997 Cooper (Under Construction)
63 MG 1100

 

 Posted: Jun 3, 2016 07:20AM
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Thanks for the ideas guys. Thinking about this car upside down thing - there might be something to that. The car could be lighter than the engine perhaps.

If we do the green/yellow color scheme, I wonder if we could fit a mower deck under it......... hmm...

FYI - a tractor seat on wheels makes a great floor creeper.

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