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[nicklouse]

 

So what went into a 9k able engine back in the mid 90s


And the head

Thickness is 2.63”

It's surprising what tweaked factory components can withstand.
Looks very similar to my early 90's built MED engine with Longman head, except I'd had the crank wedged and only had forged minispares 1.5 rockers.

 

yep at the time all the I and H beam rods were very expensive and the crank tec had hardly moved on from wedging and Billit made.

 

this one was basically a re built Holwey base unit and head.

[imack]

Howley, now there's a blast from the past!

[nicklouse]

Howley, now there's a blast from the past!

and their turbo Metros.

[nicklouse]

a mix of head studs used.

 

[nicklouse]

when needs must

 

stay still

so far so good.

 

mmmm not really suitable for the Mini needed modification

but they did come out.

[imack]

Are you building the dog gearset into the remote box?

[nicklouse]

Are you building the dog gearset into the remote box?

Yep.

[imack]

Are you building the dog gearset into the remote box?

Yep.

I presume the MED pinion support housing needs modifying to clear the internal shift linkage.
I had to grind a web back on my KAD housing for clearance on my remote box.

Edited by imack, 01 March 2020 - 11:34 AM.

[nicklouse]

 

 

Are you building the dog gearset into the remote box?

Yep.

I presume the MED pinion support housing needs modifying to clear the internal shift linkage.
I had to grind a web back on my KAD housing for clearance on my remote box.

 

nothing was mentioned when i collected it all. and i did just throw it in place to see but i can remember what stage of strip down i was at then but nothing seemed to be in the way.

 

we will find out later.

[imack]

Are you building the dog gearset into the remote box?

Yep.

I presume the MED pinion support housing needs modifying to clear the internal shift linkage.
I had to grind a web back on my KAD housing for clearance on my remote box.

nothing was mentioned when i collected it all. and i did just throw it in place to see but i can remember what stage of strip down i was at then but nothing seemed to be in the way.
 
we will find out later.

I had to create clearance for the change speed gate (lobster claw) and the shift shaft. Decided to remove material from the shaft rather than the housing around the bearing. Think MED's webs are in different positions so they may clear.
I went for KAD as mines a road car and I wanted to retain the speedo drive.

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[nicklouse]

yep quite a bit different.

 

[nicklouse]

did quick check before taking out the rest of the gears but without a gasket to make it worse.

 

no issues

everything out except for the reverse plunger on the front face.

any ideas?

 

[imack]

If you mean the reverse detent plunger, I think I pulled mine out with a magnet on a stick.
Good news that the pinion support fits without modification.

[nicklouse]

If you mean the reverse detent plunger, I think I pulled mine out with a magnet on a stick.
Good news that the pinion support fits without modification.

thats what i am hoping unfortunately two are two big and one is too small and not strong enough.

[imack]

Have you sprayed brake cleaner or similar in there to try and dilute the oil before using a magnet?
May be worth trying to blast it out with compressed air.