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Posted 15 May 2017 - 03:28 PM
What engine is that ? it looks like a mix between a newer MPI one with the oil filter on the block and an older one with distributor
SA (Big Block) 1275 cc motor. We had them as standard (in either 1098 form or 1275 form) with different bores, strokes and compression ratios, from I think 1971 up until 1983 when Mini production in South Africa stopped.
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Posted 15 May 2017 - 03:48 PM
What engine is that ? it looks like a mix between a newer MPI one with the oil filter on the block and an older one with distributor
Based on the Marina block.
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Posted 16 May 2017 - 06:40 AM
What else is different on the block ? still a three main bearing crank ?
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Posted 16 May 2017 - 07:08 AM
Still the same old A-Series underneath! The South African 1098 & 1275 had the same bore but different stroke (crankshaft) and pistons
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Posted 20 May 2017 - 12:41 PM
Nothing much to report this week. Picked up an old rocker cover to clean up and spray with crackle black paint. Cleaned off the old paint with some thinners and got it painted up with some primer first.
Also got a replacement twin carb manifold for the one I got from my friend. Still need to get the throttle bracket and washer bottle pump.
Hopefully I can take some time off this weekend to fit the parts that I need to.
Edited by Vinay-RS, 14 July 2017 - 12:04 PM.
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Posted 27 May 2017 - 06:21 PM
So yesterday I decided to paint the rocker cover with VHT wrinkle paint, I followed the instructions and it didn't work 
Feeling very sad and disheartened, I just left the rather ugly looking rocker cover and decided to tackle other jobs that needed doing.
Firstly, the engine steady bushes needed urgent replacement. So I removed the old bushes, cleaned and painted the steady in black and fitted new poly bushes that I'd gotten quite a while back.
Also needed to renew parts of the wiper system. So first job was to remove all the old parts, and to remove the inner bushes on the wiper arm, it made sense to remove the entire motor system. Hence that came off. I didn't have any silver paint to paint it again, but I did paint clean and paint the bracket in black and wirebrush the motor to remove a lot of the surface rust and make it look a little nicer.
After fitting new bushes, I fitted new washer jets and new wiper blades too :)
Now, we've been having a serious water shortage in the Western Cape as of late and it's illegal to wash a car. Fortunately the little bit of rain that has fallen had kind of cleaned the surface. I took a container of polish and gave the paintwork a good buffing. It's nice that the paint looks a bit shinier.
Edited by Vinay-RS, 14 July 2017 - 12:11 PM.
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Posted 28 May 2017 - 12:33 AM
I followed this guide on the wrinkle paint. Mine took a while for anything to happen, the temperature plays a big part in getting it right.
http://www.build-thr...-texture-paint/
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Posted 28 May 2017 - 10:19 AM
I followed this guide on the wrinkle paint. Mine took a while for anything to happen, the temperature plays a big part in getting it right.
Thanks Tim. I just printed out the guide and I'll give it another try later this week. Oddly enough, it did wrinkle up in places. I think the cold weather definitely ruined the curing process.
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Posted 12 June 2017 - 09:01 AM
Haven't really had a chance to work on the Mini lately. At least I was able to source a few of the parts that I needed for another planned change. Sourced a set of MkII taillights (pictures to follow later), and in the same week, sourced a neat reverse light. Gave it a quick polish and it looks ready to fit. Now to decide how to mount it to the car.
I organised a swap meet yesterday for the Mini Owners Club and it was a decent success. A good friend and fellow club member offered to host the event, and I was able to pick up this fitting for the HS4 air filter box.
Edited by Vinay-RS, 14 July 2017 - 12:40 PM.
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Posted 12 June 2017 - 09:27 AM
Some of the pictures from the swap meet :)
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Edited by Vinay-RS, 14 July 2017 - 12:43 PM.
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Posted 12 June 2017 - 11:12 AM
And here is the MkII taillight:
They need a refurb, with some polish and cleaning. Hopefully I can do that this week and then make a plan to fit them,
Edited by Vinay-RS, 14 July 2017 - 12:50 PM.
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Posted 12 June 2017 - 04:27 PM
And here is the MkII taillight:
They need a refurb, with some polish and cleaning. Hopefully I can do that this week and then make a plan to fit them,
Message me when you're ready to do them.
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Posted 13 June 2017 - 07:29 AM
And here is the MkII taillight:
They need a refurb, with some polish and cleaning. Hopefully I can do that this week and then make a plan to fit them,
Message me when you're ready to do them.
Hopefully with a bit of TLC I can get these taillights looking as good as the ones you restored for your Dad's GT.
Stage One Kit Fitted
Posted 14 June 2017 - 07:57 AM
Well done mate this is coming along nicely love the new seats!!!! good find them
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Posted 14 June 2017 - 08:01 AM
Well done mate this is coming along nicely love the new seats!!!! good find them
Thanks man :) Yeah, it's slow but steady progress.
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