Stage One Kit Fitted
Posted 23 August 2018 - 01:34 PM
I have a 1275 pre-A+ block and the 12A1261 dipstick from a 998 block. I have tried a 12G107 plastic dipstick tube but each time I pull the dipstick out the tube comes out of the block. Has anyone encountered this before, if so what was the solution? I understand that I should have a metal tube but these are no longer available.
Moved Into The Garage
Posted 23 August 2018 - 01:41 PM
Not much you can do other than hold the tube.
One Carb Or Two?
Posted 23 August 2018 - 03:45 PM
The pre A+ metal tubes are not NLA -but they aren't cheap.
http://www.retromini...products_id=665
or if you want to risk second hand
https://www.ebay.co....w4AAOSwxNxba2~8
Up Into Fourth
Posted 23 August 2018 - 04:01 PM
Not much you can do other than hold the tube.
Would a rubber washer/seal around the section that fits into the block help? Might just be enough to grip ...
Stage One Kit Fitted
Posted 23 August 2018 - 04:04 PM
Many thanks Itsaminithing I have just purchased it. Thought that it is worth a punt.
One Carb Or Two?
Posted 23 August 2018 - 07:35 PM
I presume they were originally fitted with a high temp retaining compound or something similar.
If no-one comes up with an answer it might be worth starting a new thread asking what (if anything) would be the best thing to use (esp as you're tight & went for a second hand one 
).
Up Into Fourth
Posted 23 August 2018 - 07:56 PM
Moved Into The Garage
Posted 23 August 2018 - 09:15 PM
just push fit.
Crazy About Mini's
Posted 23 August 2018 - 10:22 PM
Mini Mad
Posted 24 August 2018 - 02:37 AM
Knurl the end of the dipstick tube and locktight it.
Moved Into The Garage
Posted 24 August 2018 - 03:26 AM
For the short while I used the Plastic Tubes, I used adhesive to hold them in, but really, they are junk. I've always noticed on cars fitted with them, even the original factory ones, there's always at least a stain of oil around them, or more.
I know the metal ones are dear, but they are the only ones worth fitting, the longer ones are better.
One Carb Or Two?
Posted 24 August 2018 - 11:59 AM
The metal ones are NLA
Unless MSprt auz have some, I supplied them a couple of batches
I am trying to get the metal ones remade, but don't hold your breath
One Carb Or Two?
Posted 24 August 2018 - 02:20 PM
The metal ones are NLA
Did you supply your 12A1261 tubes to P&L Minis? - they're still showing stock.
Moved Into The Garage
Posted 24 August 2018 - 06:59 PM
I don't think Mini Sport (in Aust) have any left.
They are not something that normally wears out, have a look for used ones, I've managed to pick up a few.
I have made them when desperate, but not my first choice !!!!
One Carb Or Two?
Posted 24 August 2018 - 09:04 PM
The metal ones are NLA
Did you supply your 12A1261 tubes to P&L Minis? - they're still showing stock.
No...they must be the last few
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