Ok... I guess its time for a update...

Few lil problems with the motor...

So here is the story...

Main Crank Bearing Number 3 Spun... Which has turned into shrapnel been sucked up the oil pickups & then destroyed the oil pump..

Which means there wasnt enough oil in the head.. & The Cams have gotten damaged..

All the motor has been ripped apart..

Getting a proper rebuild at MRC Preformance (castlehill) this week.
Mark is Fantastic there.. Takes the time to talk to you. Explains everything..

So I am getting the block Honed.. Crank re-machined & Rods re-sized..

Putting new Gapless rings on the pistons from America.. Cams have been sent to QLD to get fixed & go a profile down.. So lil less power but more Torque down low..

New Oil Pump is getting put in.... I am just lucky no bore damage was done.. Pistons are in top condition still too...

Let you all know more soon!

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Baracade
Relationships! The only time you get to sleep with the enemy!
1972 US Export Moke in Bundaberg QLD

Dean, sorry to hear all the carnage one bearing has caused you, I hope it all comes together OK.

How long are you expecting to be off the road for?

Dan

Bugger..but atleast it will be perfect after

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Stop Licking the Dog...I Don't Care Who Started It

geez...thats a fair bit o damage...not all bad atleast...hope it doesnt cost ya too much

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Bling me up Scotty!
"wait till it grows into a plant...then bunny rabbit THE PLANT!"

1966 Morris Mini DeLuxe FOR SALE

Still one thing after another?
Then it really is a mini!

Hope you get to enjoy it on the road soon.

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Too many cars, and too little time.

Man I hope that either a) the dude that sold you the motor or b) the dude that built the motor is going to get a running kick to the nuts. Let 'em know what it feels like.

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But he's thriving and striving and hugging the turns.

Stripey,

Spoken like a true fraternity brother!

I'll hold em, you kick em.

Cheers,
Andrew

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"Not Speeding Officer..........Qualifying"

I'm pretty sure it was MRC that built the engine in the first place.....
and it was running fine when it was in the starlet.....just one of those things....

hope it doesnt take too long to get running

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1962 Morris 850.....with a 1310

1998 Toyota starlet.....161.1hp atw

Yeah was running fine in the starlet.. I dont hold it against Mick at all..

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Baracade
Relationships! The only time you get to sleep with the enemy!
1972 US Export Moke in Bundaberg QLD

Pffft, who needs responsibility or admitted liability. Just cock leg .... and kick!

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But he's thriving and striving and hugging the turns.

Good Morning All,

Block has been machined.... (honed)

Crank has been re-machined & Chemically treated.

Rods have been re-sized.

Now just waiting on Cams to arrive from QLD. (Should Arrive Any day)

& Gapless rings to arrive from America.

Rings should be here late next week at this stage.

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Baracade
Relationships! The only time you get to sleep with the enemy!
1972 US Export Moke in Bundaberg QLD

Is Ivan Tighe (sp?) or Waggot doing them?

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But he's thriving and striving and hugging the turns.

Late next week!!!!

I bet you are jumping out of your skin. Can't sleep at night....

Don't forget about all those other little bits you will need to replace that have been taken since it has been in storage... ha ha

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Simon
Daily Driver - Yellow Devil 76 Clubman
Restoration Project - Primer grey 66 Morris Mini Deluxe

That's good news Dean, should be a bullet proof item after that. So obviously they still have to reassamble the engine? So how long before she's turning over.

Cheers

Matt

PS. I feel your pain re delays for different reasons but still delays...especially as you had it on the road..

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225hp atw on 14psi. 1/4 Mile no idea. Take one 1971 Mini Clubman, one Starlet GT Halfcut, Simmer over a warm MIG Welder, and Voila Minstar! www.mpdesign.id.au

Okies lets see whats been done... Motor should be fixed & ready to pick up in the next day or two... .

Machined the block, crank & rods..
Crack test the crank straighten & grind..
Chemically Clean Components..
Plauteau Hone Block...
Machine the Block for new Oil Pump.
Close/Hone Rods
Purchase All new Bearings..
All new seals. One ring set arived from America.
One new Oil pump
Have a new Ridgecrest Copper Head Gasket & all other Gaskets.
Also have had the Cams machined down one step... to produce more Torque in the lower Revs.

Smiles....

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Baracade
Relationships! The only time you get to sleep with the enemy!
1972 US Export Moke in Bundaberg QLD