Great thread, watching this.
1275 Gt - Metro Turbo 1310 Engine Project
#106
Posted 05 February 2021 - 02:04 PM
#107
Posted 05 February 2021 - 02:24 PM
Great thread, watching this.
Thanks
Must admit ive got a little distracted with the 998 turbo engine build. But its not far off now, then on to the shell. I just need more room in the garage. I will need every mm of space to do the shell.
#108
Posted 22 February 2021 - 04:24 PM
Brake Servo Unit
I started this last year and made a big mistake, I took it to bits and placed in boxes ready to refurbish. Forgot to take pictures... I have not been able to find an assembly drawing in any of my Haynes manuals or on the Net. Luckily most of it is self explanatory, just hope the seal is the correct way round. I have taken lots more pictures assembling the unit.
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Thankfully The Mini Forum problems page found the required assembly drawing thanks to Moke Spider. I have attached below incase anyone else has the same issue.
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Edited by Project_1275_GT, 24 February 2021 - 03:37 PM.
#109
Posted 22 February 2021 - 04:30 PM
Gear Selector
Again taking things apart so long ago leads to confusion when rebuilding, I put the selector shaft in facing the wrong way first.. Very quickly realized my mistake and corrected it.
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#110
Posted 23 February 2021 - 02:35 PM
Distributor
I have finally made a decision on distributor and setup. I want to keep originality of the engine bay and use a distributor. I have a Turbo 59DM4 + all parts needed, also have a Turbo 65DM4 + all parts needed, also have a 65DM4 non turbo from a Maestro 1.3 HLE. The biggest problem is none are correct for either engine I'm building. I've been trying to work out how this all works so I could achieve the correct advance curves for each engine. This is where the problems start, none of the distributors would have the correct curve. Recurving involves dyno then setup, then dyno to be sure its all correct. As I have 2 engines this will prove very time consuming and costly. I know most people have opted for Mega jolt or similar but this would not look genuine. After many hours of searching I have decided to use the Aldon Amethyst system. This is Turbo compatible and should work with my existing distributor [Non turbo 65DM4]. This system is discreet and has much better control than standard dizzy. I will also be able to use it with either engine by loading a different curve. This seems the best option for me, better control but still genuine components.
65DM4 now boxed to be sent to Aldon to ensure it can work with the unit
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This is the non Turbo fully rebuilt 65DM4 [not bad for 99p from eBay]
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#111
Posted 27 February 2021 - 09:37 AM
Pedal Box and Servo Unit [complete]
Finally done.
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#112
Posted 29 January 2022 - 06:25 PM
Been some time since I updated this project, slow progress last year due to health. Life always seems to delay this project. I just need a year off to finish it. Hopefully some updates will follow soon.
Edited by Project_1275_GT, 30 January 2022 - 09:23 AM.
#113
Posted 05 March 2022 - 03:26 PM
Still moving slowly on with this, been working out the electrics and getting all required parts ready. Due to so many different connections to the original loom I will need to make my own separate loom then tie it all in. Loads of parts sitting ready. now just need to find the time to get on with the bodywork.
#114
Posted 31 May 2022 - 07:22 PM
Finished the 998 Turbo engine and moved into storage, stripped the front subframe ready for shot blast and powder coat, rear subrfame was stripped some time back. Drop them off this week
Garage almost ready for starting bodywork
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#115
Posted 03 June 2022 - 04:36 PM
Front suspension
Stripped, cleaned and painted the hubs, drive flange and suspension arms. Need new shafts, CV and ball joints to complete.
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