If you find it is cracked you can get it repaired at Lynx Engineering according to the following advert from the 1970's.
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Lynx Gearbox Case Repairs p1.jpg
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| Author: | cooperess [ Tue Jun 26, 2018 4:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Sump Crack Testing |
How does one check for cracks in the sump before rebuild? The sump is bare but has what looks like an external crack. |
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| Author: | mickmini [ Tue Jun 26, 2018 5:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sump Crack Testing |
dye penetrant test? |
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| Author: | cooperess [ Wed Jun 27, 2018 10:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sump Crack Testing |
Where do you get the dye penetrant from? |
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| Author: | awdmoke [ Wed Jun 27, 2018 11:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sump Crack Testing |
Pressure wash it inside and out Pressure wash it again Clean the crack area inside & out with prepsol Add a couple of drops of blue food colouring to the suspected crack, wipe off with a clean dry cloth The crack will be evident if it exists |
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| Author: | simon k [ Wed Jun 27, 2018 12:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sump Crack Testing |
get it welded up anyway - if it's not a crack now, it might become one later |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Wed Jun 27, 2018 8:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sump Crack Testing |
I have a proper Rocol dye check kit, can check for nix if you want to send it down. Can get it TIG welded by GR if cracked. Got a pic? |
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| Author: | Convertible Mini [ Sat Jun 30, 2018 9:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sump Crack Testing |
It is simple just splash talcum powder on the crack outside and put some Kerosene on the inside. The talcum powder will soon tell you there is seepage of any sort. It gets wet. "words came to me from the late Mini Guru JACK READ back in the 80s". |
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| Author: | winabbey [ Sat Jun 30, 2018 1:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sump Crack Testing |
If you find it is cracked you can get it repaired at Lynx Engineering according to the following advert from the 1970's. Attachment: Lynx Gearbox Case Repairs p1.jpg
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| Author: | simon k [ Sat Jun 30, 2018 3:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sump Crack Testing |
$5 is OK, but $20!! I can get a whole new gearbox for that!! |
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| Author: | 9YaTaH [ Sun Jul 01, 2018 9:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sump Crack Testing |
Lynx has moved! http://www.lynxcorp.com.au/main.php?idx=home https://www.lynxauto.com.au/ |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Sun Jul 01, 2018 10:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sump Crack Testing |
Use another Mini K etc case. Restamp the box to the S number if you care enough to bother. 
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| Author: | Timbo [ Mon Jul 02, 2018 10:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sump Crack Testing |
I had one welded once. I drained the oil and took in the whole power unit. The welder flipped it upside down, welded the crack and even built up the broken off fins. Charged me next to nothing. Tim |
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