Camshaft & Stage Two Head
Posted 11 March 2014 - 04:37 PM
What problems are you getting ?
Planet gears in diff dancing around on the pin rather than nice rotation.....4 pin diff here we come.
There is movement in the monster bearing on the 1st motion shaft too.....and the drop gears need shimming properly.
Think i'm going for a full gearbox rebuild.....must check budget though!!!!
Crazy About Mini's
Posted 11 March 2014 - 06:45 PM
I would. Apologies for spamming the original thread a little here but I think my lastt statement is sound advice for any rally build....
I maintain that something caused that clutch failure, it hasn't gone on its own. If the primary was free on the crank as you say, then in my eyes something else has caused the primary to stall and rip the centre out of the plate - possible something locked up in the 'box momentarily. If you have doubts about the bearings and the diff now don't leave it - either convince yourself they're OK or fix them, otherwise it will be in your mind the whole time on the next event or 3! And you'll be really pi$$ed if your suspicions were right.
Camshaft & Stage Two Head
Posted 11 March 2014 - 06:55 PM
I would. Apologies for spamming the original thread a little here but I think my lastt statement is sound advice for any rally build....
I maintain that something caused that clutch failure, it hasn't gone on its own. If the primary was free on the crank as you say, then in my eyes something else has caused the primary to stall and rip the centre out of the plate - possible something locked up in the 'box momentarily. If you have doubts about the bearings and the diff now don't leave it - either convince yourself they're OK or fix them, otherwise it will be in your mind the whole time on the next event or 3! And you'll be really pi$$ed if your suspicions were right.
Don't worry GraemeC....have convinced myself that all is not ok and doing the job properly. Primary is free as a bird and came off easy (as you'd expect). I have a suspicion that the drop gears caused the issue as the noise from them is terrible....but i thought they were SC.....but they ain't....neither is any of the box (which is a shame!) so the noise must have been coming from somewhere. Could also have been caused by a faulty clutch plate?
Hijack over.....Rhod's building a stonker so shame to sully it with A series disasters...until he has his own... 
Mini Mad
Posted 11 March 2014 - 07:09 PM
Woooooooooo ! Sounds expensive ;( If i remember right the gearbox is going to cost about £400 as long as you are building it your self as i expect you are.Full Bearing Kit,Seals,Gaskets and 4 pin diff !! Central Oil Pick up pipe ???
Thrusts for the idler aren't cheep either 
By the time you service the Engine (cam kit) and other mods you won't be far off a Grand ;( I feel your pain
On the other hand your going to have a solid lump under the bonnet and should give you years of reliable service ;)
Mini Mad
Posted 11 March 2014 - 07:38 PM
Dropped my wheels off last week with a good friend who assured me if there were tyres in the country o suit my purpose then he would find them.Result……..Bryn from Max Sport found the last of his stock and iv bought them.Even sourcing 10" tyres seems a nightmare these days, whats the world coming to ???????????????
Camshaft & Stage Two Head
Posted 11 March 2014 - 07:43 PM
Dropped my wheels off last week with a good friend who assured me if there were tyres in the country o suit my purpose then he would find them.Result……..Bryn from Max Sport found the last of his stock and iv bought them.Even sourcing 10" tyres seems a nightmare these days, whats the world coming to ???????????????
If you need any Maxsport tyres (12's) Demon tweeks always have them....and there isn't much in it in price too as there ain't any markup....I get £2.50 discount i think!!!!!
Camshaft & Stage Two Head
Posted 11 March 2014 - 07:45 PM
Woooooooooo ! Sounds expensive ;( If i remember right the gearbox is going to cost about £400 as long as you are building it your self as i expect you are.Full Bearing Kit,Seals,Gaskets and 4 pin diff !! Central Oil Pick up pipe ???
Thrusts for the idler aren't cheep either
By the time you service the Engine (cam kit) and other mods you won't be far off a Grand ;( I feel your pain
On the other hand your going to have a solid lump under the bonnet and should give you years of reliable service ;)
Fully rebuilt, 4 pin diff fitted and central pickup......£560 picked up and delivered.....wasn't too bad really considering the parts costs. And thankyou for pointing out how much i'm spending!!!!!
Mini Mad
Posted 11 March 2014 - 07:47 PM
i was in DT two weeks ago and they said they would have to order in but could not guarantee when they would arrive ;(
Mini Mad
Posted 11 March 2014 - 07:49 PM
Might have to resort to 10" next year
Camshaft & Stage Two Head
Posted 11 March 2014 - 07:50 PM
i was in DT two weeks ago and they said they would have to order in but could not guarantee when they would arrive ;(
Whenever i've ordered them they've arrived next day. Are you buying the rally (with ribbed sidewall) or grass track ones?
Mini Mad
Posted 11 March 2014 - 07:55 PM
Iv paid £285.00 including delivery for 6 tyres so should not grumble ;) Not sure how efficient they will be during the dry summer months but will definitely be top notch during a typical welsh winter ;)
Mini Mad
Posted 11 March 2014 - 07:57 PM
Try giving them a ring tomorrow Dave, i might me speaking to the wrong chap ???
Mini Mad
Posted 11 March 2014 - 08:01 PM
The tyres are E marked so i doubt they are grass tracking tyres
Camshaft & Stage Two Head
Posted 11 March 2014 - 08:08 PM
The tyres are E marked so i doubt they are grass tracking tyres
The grass ones are E marked, and at the price you have quoted they won't (shouldn't) be the reinforced sidewall ones.....same as i use though and mega soft. Prepare for odd handling when you first use them....rear feels very loose due to block movement.
Mini Mad
Posted 11 March 2014 - 08:19 PM
I'll double check tomorrow Dave, How do you find 10" ??????
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