Yesterday I installed some interior lights using a strip of those LED's from eBay. Pretty happy with it. Just need to tidy the wiring up and hide it under the dash and we're good to go!

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-----Better is the enemy of good-----
-1976 Yellow Devil Leyland Clubman-
-1970 Morris Mini Van - Work in progress-

Yesterday drove 2 laps of Eastern Creek at Muscle Car Masters.........

Was only parade laps and slow behind the Mustangs in the rain but still great fun and had a great day with the NSW Mini Club team!

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Cooper S Mk2
Cooper S Mk1
ex Cooper S Mk2, various Morris 1100s, 1300s, 1500s, Leyland Sherpa!

Yesterday I pulled the wiper motor out to give it abit of a clean up. Tonight begins the joy of trying to bring it back to it's former glory. Then new carpets and door trims to come over the next fortnight or so. Hopefully all goes to plan haha =/

Pulled the motor
Stripped it down
Found the crank had broken in 2
Cried

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The best part of fixing your mini is the test drive

Minis..

1976 van daily drive
1975 van
1968 deluxe in the shed
1967 deluxe high strung 1310
1959 austin healey sprite

What crank was it?

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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.

Unsure. Its an 1100s engine

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The best part of fixing your mini is the test drive

Minis..

1976 van daily drive
1975 van
1968 deluxe in the shed
1967 deluxe high strung 1310
1959 austin healey sprite

There are numbers on one of the webs. If it says 12G1505, it's a big journal one, crank journals measured 1.750" new.
Can replace with a new A+ crank.

But, if they measure 1.625" or less, and other numbers are stamped on, it's a small journal one.

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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.

D'oh!

How did it come to this? Was there a trigger you new of?

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SooperDooperMiniCooperExpertEngineering

All garage work involves equal measures of enthusiasm, ingenuity and a fair degree of irresponsibility.

Sort of. Been unhappy with the oil pressure of late but was still good. 40psi hot. But looking at the bearings they are cactus. My own fault really as I am a mechanic and I knew what was coming but just waiting on a replacement motor I pushed my luck too far..

Rodney

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The best part of fixing your mini is the test drive

Minis..

1976 van daily drive
1975 van
1968 deluxe in the shed
1967 deluxe high strung 1310
1959 austin healey sprite

Walked past it a few times while getting tools to work on "Das Deutsch" that has been shed bound for past 10 years.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDMkVq1jRGU

Made some engine lifting lugs although, bit over the top being out of 6mm plate.

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Went for a spin, first time in a few weeks, smiling like a cheshire cat.

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Nick

http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=86675

Not mine but martys.

Pulled his motor out and seperated from gearbox in preperation to go into my van

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The best part of fixing your mini is the test drive

Minis..

1976 van daily drive
1975 van
1968 deluxe in the shed
1967 deluxe high strung 1310
1959 austin healey sprite

More driving!

but also, over the past few days have been respraying the inner tub black again (just rattle can) and starting to go around the body doing some repairs with some matched orange paint...

Lapped some exhaust valves last night in my 206 head... which is sitting... waiting... to be used one day....

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Here am I sitting in my tin can far above the Moon
Planet Earth is blue and there's nothing I can do...



“A turbo: exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster.” - Jeremy Clarkson

Topping up the volts and associated electrickery in my comp car.

Taking it easy as after all it's Friday afternoon/evening and there's drinks and frivolity to be had



Dave

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1965 Mk1 Cooper S Sprint/Hillclimb/Rally Car
2012 Land Rover Defender 90