Is My Mini Too Slow?
#1
Posted 23 April 2018 - 02:58 PM
Ive covered about 300 miles so far since getting the mini on the road and all seems pretty good. Temperature gauge sits at around 85-90. Oil pressure 40+
As Ive never driven or owned a classic car before I was pottering around only getting up to 50mph and easing off..
well today I decided that since I was on a stretch of dual carriageway Id see if the mini could actually do 70mph... it couldnt... we barely hit 60 and thats with the speedo being slightly wobbly so in reality it was more like 57ish. This was a 2 mile flat road with my foot flat to the floor.
Its a standard 998 a+ engine
Im not complaining as I plan on spending every sunny weekend zooming around B roads but was just curious if this seems too slow
#2
Posted 23 April 2018 - 03:01 PM
#3
Posted 23 April 2018 - 03:03 PM
so what speed did the satnav say?
#4
Posted 23 April 2018 - 03:04 PM
so what speed did the satnav say?
No sat nav with me... I wasnt catching up with anything though 😂
#5
Posted 23 April 2018 - 03:04 PM
#6
Posted 23 April 2018 - 03:09 PM
#7
Posted 23 April 2018 - 03:10 PM
#8
Posted 23 April 2018 - 03:18 PM
Needs a good service etc and check timing and fuelling
Its got all fresh oil, filters, plugs, rotor arm/cap etc.
Ill admit the carb I havent touched but it seems to run nicely. Just fantastically slow
#9
Posted 23 April 2018 - 03:27 PM
Get the carb checked out, time it up and get electronic ignition if you dont have it.
Make sure exhaust hasnt been crushed flat underneath etc (less likely issue)
Check valve clearances and do a compression test. Valve seat erosion from using unleaded fuel on a leaded head can cause power loss
Edited by Elf is a mini, 23 April 2018 - 03:29 PM.
#10
Posted 23 April 2018 - 04:18 PM
#11
Posted 23 April 2018 - 05:01 PM
First check for me would be that youre getting full opening of the throttle.
How would I check this? Im guessing push the accelerator pedal down then check if theres any more movement to be had at the carb?
#12
Posted 23 April 2018 - 05:03 PM
#13
Posted 23 April 2018 - 05:15 PM
First check for me would be that youre getting full opening of the throttle.
How would I check this? Im guessing push the accelerator pedal down then check if theres any more movement to be had at the carb?
Yep - spot on
#14
Posted 23 April 2018 - 05:23 PM
First check for me would be that youre getting full opening of the throttle.
How would I check this? Im guessing push the accelerator pedal down then check if theres any more movement to be had at the carb?
Yep - spot on
In addition make sure you don't have carpet, floor Matt or a combination stopping the pedal going through full travel.
#15
Posted 23 April 2018 - 05:26 PM
Yep - spot onHow would I check this? Im guessing push the accelerator pedal down then check if theres any more movement to be had at the carb?First check for me would be that youre getting full opening of the throttle.
Hmm just been and checked and its definately fully open with the pedal down.
Pulled the plugs which all look a good colour so Im guessing mixture is fine
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