Getting my machined block back tomorrow,
I said dont rush it what i should have said is i want it tomorrow then they wouldnt have rushed it.
1 week is all it took and the machine work is done, the crank is ground, the rods checked and pistons fitted to them, block cleaned bored honed. BUT i havent gotten all the bits for the balance yet so looks like i'll pick it all up and go back once i have everything for the balancing act.
I'm very excited to see it all clean and fresh but its going to be months before i have the money to rebuild the gearbox, and i know if i just "put it together" it wont be pulled apart until the gearbox self destructs and takes out my new engine so im going to have to suck it up and wait.
As with all build ups this one 'will' go over time and i cant see it being ready by december 27 because i got a little too carried away.
However mechanically it could be ready to drive and maybe if the missus agrees we could do the body and interior over the following few months.
On a different note i found a 66 deluxe advertised on ebay that has a few too many parts that i remember from my 67 i sold 20 yrs ago..I'm waiting for a reply from the seller so i can check out the vin to my records and see if its "THE ONE" if it is i could be adding another mini to my collection .

Nicho

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1973 Solid side Leyland Mini Panelvan 1100 in Hairy Lime(Elma)
1976 Clubby project in progress
1966 Morris Mini Deluxe in need of a full resto
1971 Mini K Garden Art

A little bit excited are we

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1970 Mini Deluxe - 1275, Weber, Clive 346 cam, MS 4-pot slotted discs, Megajolt ignition Now with new improved Mambas... almost on the road
1966 Van with Traveller rear seat conversion
2008 Prado GXL
All in various states of repair...

just a little. no phone call yet to say its waiting for me

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If its got tits or wheels its gonna cost you

1973 Solid side Leyland Mini Panelvan 1100 in Hairy Lime(Elma)
1976 Clubby project in progress
1966 Morris Mini Deluxe in need of a full resto
1971 Mini K Garden Art

I've had my engine at a reputable recommended Victorian based engine shop for over 12 months. After repeated phone calls, drop ins and promises of we'll get onto it I'm still waiting...

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1970 Mini Deluxe - 1275, Weber, Clive 346 cam, MS 4-pot slotted discs, Megajolt ignition Now with new improved Mambas... almost on the road
1966 Van with Traveller rear seat conversion
2008 Prado GXL
All in various states of repair...

where did you take yours too?
mines at Top Torque in Nunnawading.

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If its got tits or wheels its gonna cost you

1973 Solid side Leyland Mini Panelvan 1100 in Hairy Lime(Elma)
1976 Clubby project in progress
1966 Morris Mini Deluxe in need of a full resto
1971 Mini K Garden Art

Top torque were very good IMO

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Tim

They never called me today like they said they would. But I'm not concerned, I didnt really want it back this week anyway so the longer they take the more i can get done before i have to assemble the engine. I have a friend who has been in the industry for a very long time and he has used top torque in the past for some very fast V8's and never had a problem so I'm hoping after all these years they are still the same.
Once i pick up the engine I'll post some pics before and after i paint it and assemble it.... its like christmas time...

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If its got tits or wheels its gonna cost you

1973 Solid side Leyland Mini Panelvan 1100 in Hairy Lime(Elma)
1976 Clubby project in progress
1966 Morris Mini Deluxe in need of a full resto
1971 Mini K Garden Art

'ITS HERE! ITS HERE! ITS HERE!
Am i excited HELL YES


nice new shiny block ready to assemble

Graham Russel flat tops ready for rings

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If its got tits or wheels its gonna cost you

1973 Solid side Leyland Mini Panelvan 1100 in Hairy Lime(Elma)
1976 Clubby project in progress
1966 Morris Mini Deluxe in need of a full resto
1971 Mini K Garden Art

Ah, so it's red... well that answers that question Glad to see you finally got it back though... Took them long enough!

very happy with the work and service. The wife picked the color for the engine and we had a good look at paint colors for the body to match, She made a choice but as we all know Women change their minds OFTEN.
I have to wait a few weeks for funds so i can get a few things i forgot to pick up. ie: big end bearings and rod bearings and welsh plugs i need to assemble it. Its ok with me that means i have time to concentrate on rebuilding the front subframe, suspension and install the cooper s disks

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If its got tits or wheels its gonna cost you

1973 Solid side Leyland Mini Panelvan 1100 in Hairy Lime(Elma)
1976 Clubby project in progress
1966 Morris Mini Deluxe in need of a full resto
1971 Mini K Garden Art

Don't use those old rod bolts, you dunno where they've been- get some ARP ones. Lube & torque up as per their instructions.
And, bin those old locktabs.... not needed with ARP bolts.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

Is it still std bore?

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hence the have to wait for funds.. i already got the ARP head bolts but ran out of cash.. With Melbourne cup weekend coming up fast camping is sounding pretty good to me so could be a few weeks before it gets assembled

Kennomini
PostPosted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 6:16 pm Post subject:
Is it still std bore?

no 60 Thou up with a nicely ground 1100 crank that came up a treat thanks to drmini

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1973 Solid side Leyland Mini Panelvan 1100 in Hairy Lime(Elma)
1976 Clubby project in progress
1966 Morris Mini Deluxe in need of a full resto
1971 Mini K Garden Art

being a holden man at heart it had to be Holden Rocket Red.. i did give the wife 2 red options this one and Chevy Orange

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If its got tits or wheels its gonna cost you

1973 Solid side Leyland Mini Panelvan 1100 in Hairy Lime(Elma)
1976 Clubby project in progress
1966 Morris Mini Deluxe in need of a full resto
1971 Mini K Garden Art

no no, good choice, I think you're in luck, I think I have some of that colour left over from a motor I built last year, so I'll paint your head before I send it