started to put the motor back in after a minor rebuild with help from Jon Scott(justfangingaround)

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65 panel van Sprog
73 panel van Iggy

Any rub, or does it sit high enough?

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SooperDooperMiniCooperExpertEngineering

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

Hi again just dropped Hamish back to his Mums; watch out he has his 'L' plates now! I mean the one that goes between the engine and engine plate. Apparently both this gasket and the timing gear cover are different on the A+.

I'll use some Molly... I've had a new speedo for a while, and its got the slight wobbles. It could also be the speedo as some comments suggest that they are Chinese crap. I don't know, but speedo cables are cheap and its easy to replace whilst I have the front of the engine off.

Thanks for your help again.

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'68 Morris Mini 1310 A+ (Now Sold!)

Nothing, my truck needed fixing. But I did test fit my new seats on saturday.

They only just rub on full lock over a decent bump.
once the new engine is in ill be resetting the height anyway as the dump will probably sit rather low and ill just mod the guards to suit.

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2000 Holden Rodeo TD - The Daily
1998 JDM Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V -The Weekender
1977 Leyland Mini 998cc, 1293cc in the works - The project
1977 Leyland Mini Van - Sold
1966 Morris Mini Deluxe - Sold
2004 MINI Cooper S Chilli - Sold

Replaced wiring in engine bay and from fuse box to light switch after electrical fire last sunday made a mess of it. The light show under the dash looked good but the smoke wasn't. Also replaced the jet feed tube and nut at the bottom of the float bowl as it was leaking fuel straight onto the exhaust pipe.

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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MINI & ANY OTHER CAR?

WHEN U PULL INTO A SERVO U FILL UP WITH OIL & CHECK THE PETROL.

Went to the local fastener joint to get the nuts and bolts required for my sub frame rebuild. turned out to be much cheaper than expected.
I never want to use crusty old fasteners again, sooo much nicer using new stuff!
Unfortunately they didnt have any M14 rod, so i cant finish off the front frames yet.

took the spark plugs out and found them all black and covered in black soot, so gotta find the vaccum leak thats causing the ECU to run very rich, now comes the fun, wish me luck...LOL :'(:'( :'( :'(

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Going back a bit here but I bought one of these from Aldi as we'll.
When I use it in my civic it causes static on the radio.
Does anyone know how to stop this (soldering in a capacitor, resistor thingy)

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Find a job you love and you will never have to go to work !

I would check all your connections including the plug in the socket...poor connections can cause the same interference.

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"Show me the Mini!"

Long hard fight with the needle bearings in the upper control arms. They almost had me beat, but eventually got out!

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Put the battery on charge.

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I have an Addiction just not the time.......
1966 Morris Mini Deluxe http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=80459
1968 Morris 1100 viewtopic.php?f=3&t=101555

Started her up, gave it a few revs and showed off to my daughters Mates

Once again not mine but martys. Painting stripes on the bonnet.

I can see my mini plotting against me for cheating...

Must book aside some time for my baby.

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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

Ooo.... Photos please