1969 Mk2 Cooper
#76
Posted 20 May 2020 - 11:24 PM
#77
Posted 02 June 2020 - 06:48 AM
Any more updates yet
#78
Posted 02 June 2020 - 06:49 PM
I took the rad off and removed the cover. To see what was going on. The cover wasn't flat so dressed the face to make flat again. Checked all the mating surfaces again and prepared them for another go.
Whilst the crank damper was off I checked the shaft for wear which there was some so I bought and fitted a speedi sleeve. I must say I'm very impressed with it. It's now all back together but I'm waiting on another spin on type oil filter as I can't get on with these early ones. There's a weep coming from this one and it's a mess to change filters. I will just store this one away.
Here's the engine bay looking a lot more finished. I have since mounted the washer bottle and have an electric pump and switch to rig up. I'm not too sure how to mount it though.
#79
Posted 02 June 2020 - 08:41 PM
I had a mini where the pump was screwed to a piece of half inch hose with 60 angle cuts at the end then the hose screwed to the bulkhead (not by me) - reduces the noise going through although its not used that much so is it worth the trouble? - I've never done it on the other minis I had but it did look odd until I realised why it was there
#80
Posted 08 June 2020 - 01:36 PM
Sounds quite a sensible idea. I would like to try and hide it somewhere under the scuttle with minimal pipeworkI had a mini where the pump was screwed to a piece of half inch hose with 60 angle cuts at the end then the hose screwed to the bulkhead (not by me) - reduces the noise going through although its not used that much so is it worth the trouble? - I've never done it on the other minis I had but it did look odd until I realised why it was there
#81
Posted 16 June 2020 - 10:00 PM
Next on the list was to try and sort the wiring out on the centre clocks. There has been a few bodges on the wiring. There seems to be some of those funny blue plugs on the indicator wiring from the loom to a separate bulb for the indicators. I need to rewire this properly. I can see this taking ages....
#83
Posted 17 June 2020 - 09:22 AM
I painted the thermostat cover on my 998 green 5 years ago but it wasn't long before the paint started flaking off so I'm now polishing it - I think you need to use a proper alloy primer (and have the part surgically clean) for it to last.
#84
Posted 27 June 2020 - 08:39 PM
On to a new chapter with the wiring. It's a mess. I need to work out what wires are for what so I will post a picture up and hopefully soneone could help me I.d some wires. Not good when I'm badly colour blind ?
#85
Posted 27 June 2020 - 08:54 PM
Coming along nicely though, wiring is simple on a mini hardly any wires at all, just follow diagram in manual.
#86
Posted 28 June 2020 - 08:15 AM
If you pull the wiring apart fro the car, I would clean it first with soapy water, and let it dry. The colors are then much better recognizable!
I cleaned it after checking it, the green/blue wires are much easier to see.
#87
Posted 28 June 2020 - 08:59 AM
Edited by blacktulip, 28 June 2020 - 01:04 PM.
#88
Posted 13 July 2020 - 08:29 PM
Other than that I have fitted an accuspark stealth electronic ignition and a new intermotor sport coil since my accident with the coil exploding.
I have some rear mk2 side opening glass in need of repairs. The lugs and hinges have corroded away plus the rubber seals are perished. The frames are in excellent condition with the halfway splits as per mk2. I'm looking for ideas to repair. Any ideas welcome....
#89
Posted 14 July 2020 - 09:55 PM
If you search on mk1 forum someone made new brackets from stainless and reassembled the frames, there is a few pictures showing how it was done. I took mine apart and replaced the joining pieces which I made from plate, the rubber seals I used an old bike inner tube, tight to get back together but worked ok, my hinges were ok though
#90
Posted 18 July 2020 - 03:04 PM
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