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GundyGuy
PostPosted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 5:27 pm 
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Well after several weeks of work, some questions asked, the little green fella lives again
And WOW what a difference
Just need to finish the exhaust and slip on a pair of 1 1/2 Su's and its all done

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TK
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does it run?

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Did you work out if this car British Racing Green or Connaught Green?
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GundyGuy
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TK wrote:
does it run?


Yes i took it for a run
Goes great

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GundyGuy
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Did you work out if this car British Racing Green or Connaught Green?


No i haven't
I thought Connaught Green was just the updated name for BRG

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GundyGuy wrote:
gtogreen1969 wrote:
Did you work out if this car British Racing Green or Connaught Green?


No i haven't
I thought Connaught Green was just the updated name for BRG


Probably is but I connaught be sure. :?
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As soon as i saw the picture I was going to ask what colour it was as i have a Morris 850 in the same colour but am having trouble figuring out which touch up paint to buy for it
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By the way I only had the engine out for some mods

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Man, you must have to be careful when you lift other cars on that lift. The mini only just sneaks in there at full lift!

Nice looking mini you have there - at least you don't have too much more to go for now.

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Man, you must have to be careful when you lift other cars on that lift. The mini only just sneaks in there at full lift!

Nice looking mini you have there - at least you don't have too much more to go for now.


Thanks Mum For the advice

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I really would love a MK2 S not sure why but they are just stunning

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Well today i gave the little fella a run to check my handy work
Gearbox is as smooth as
Shifts like a dream
Engine has so much more power
Only thing i found is it now runs hotter
I guess the extra power is creating a bit more heat
So its possible a bigger radiator might be needed
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Whats the best way to go
Brass/Copper or Aluminium
My radiator looks bog standard

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TK
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"Thanks Mum For the advice"

really?

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yes really
Good on ya Mum

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GundyGuy wrote:
Engine has so much more power
Only thing i found is it now runs hotter
I guess the extra power is creating a bit more heat
So its possible a bigger radiator might be needed
Question
Whats the best way to go
Brass/Copper or Aluminium
My radiator looks bog standard


Check timing and mixture first :idea:

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