'89 Mini City To 'mk1 Cooper S'
#601
Posted 25 December 2023 - 11:52 PM
And just get it close enough to start, then reset the idle timing till it’s at the right reading
#602
Posted 05 January 2024 - 03:57 PM
It wants to run, fires then dies so I'm not far off, I'm guessing small adjustments to timing and another pair of hands to operate throttle/choke and we should be there.
#603
Posted 09 January 2024 - 05:06 PM
She runs! one float bowl wasn't filling and the throttle arms were catching ever so slightly on the side of the inlet manifold. A drop of fuel in the carb throats then got it going and a smidge less advance got it running well (for a short while - no rad or exhaust fitted yet) I'll add air filters, exhaust and cooling system, check it starts reliably, then back in the car. Whew!
#604
Posted 01 February 2024 - 01:51 PM
The engine is now finished after lapping in the weeping coolant drain tap and tightening up the water pump bolts. I have also put the new rear loom in, now need to solder bullet connectors on some wires and make all the boot connections before I re-fit the tanks etc
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