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- Tue May 07, 2024 7:57 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Lower Trunnion Removal
- Replies: 4
- Views: 135
Re: Lower Trunnion Removal
It could be either of the threads. The thread is of a flattened top 75% Whitworth form. If when dismantled you find the threads are sharp on the swivel then the swivel needs to be replaced along with the trunnions. Make sure that the seals are new and fit well. The Dorset MMOC produce a removable se...
- Mon May 06, 2024 9:07 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Lower Trunnion Removal
- Replies: 4
- Views: 135
Re: Lower Trunnion Removal
The bottom trunnion cannot be removed for examination without first removing the calliper, then the hub with disc, then the disc brake stone guard.
Once the above is removed the process of removing the swivel (king pin) from the bottom trunnion can begin.
Basically a complete strip down.
Once the above is removed the process of removing the swivel (king pin) from the bottom trunnion can begin.
Basically a complete strip down.
- Mon May 06, 2024 9:58 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Clutch
- Replies: 4
- Views: 144
Re: Clutch
You should have no problems bleeding the clutch slave cylinder using the method quoted below. Undo the bleed nipple, press down the clutch pedal, tighten bleed nipple whilst holding the pedal down, let pedal back up, undo bleed nipple, press pedal down, tighten bleed nipple whilst holding the pedal ...
- Mon May 06, 2024 9:54 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Opening up a 202 head
- Replies: 19
- Views: 681
Re: Opening up a 202 head
Thank you for the reply regarding the improved cam followers. Here is the link:- https://www.calverst.com/webshop/engine/cst3025-%E2%80%93-cam-follower-set-superior-race-quality/ I have several sets of cam followers - some original still in their BMC packaging and others from well known performance ...
- Mon May 06, 2024 9:35 am
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: stainless window frames what model?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 142
Re: stainless window frames what model?
The upper door frame for a 2 door irrespective of year of manufacture is 31 1/2" wide at top of actual door.
Any other measurement is relative to van, pickup and 4 door saloon.
Any other measurement is relative to van, pickup and 4 door saloon.
- Sun May 05, 2024 5:32 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Clutch
- Replies: 4
- Views: 144
Re: Clutch
That looks to be a master cylinder of some sort mounted on the gearbox cross member.
I note that you have fiberglass gearbox cover. Non standard gearbox per chance?
The delivery pipe from the rear of the Minor brake master cylinder is lower right.
I note that you have fiberglass gearbox cover. Non standard gearbox per chance?
The delivery pipe from the rear of the Minor brake master cylinder is lower right.
Re: Wanted
The bottom of the 2 door frame is 31.5" wide.
- Sun May 05, 2024 9:54 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Opening up a 202 head
- Replies: 19
- Views: 681
Re: Opening up a 202 head
The forged rockers were profiled and lightened. Back then there were no such thing as 1.5 rockers just forged and pressed steel. The engine was lively and would rev very well. The engine went on to be fitted into a racing Sebring Austin Healy Sprite. What are your improved cam followers about? I jus...
- Sat May 04, 2024 6:07 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Opening up a 202 head
- Replies: 19
- Views: 681
Re: Opening up a 202 head
See below my version of a tuned small block 948cc 'A' Series:- This ran in my Minor for several years until superseded by a 1400cc unit. Fully modified 12G295 head. Cooper camshaft. Powermax 998cc flat top pistons. Cooper con rods. Cooper duplex. Damper crankshaft pulley. Cooper S distributer. Light...
- Sat May 04, 2024 5:53 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: marina tie bars
- Replies: 1
- Views: 67
Re: marina tie bars
The threads are 3/8" UNF. with a 'R' clip to keep the nut in place.
Why do you want to change the tie rods from Minor to Marina?
Why do you want to change the tie rods from Minor to Marina?
- Sat May 04, 2024 11:09 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Opening up a 202 head
- Replies: 19
- Views: 681
Re: Opening up a 202 head
The MiniMania article is interesting. I agree with the comment that the 12G202 head only needs a good clean up of the inlet and exhaust tracts to get better efficiency. The stage head fitted to the Mini Cooper? I have never come across one or having being aware of one being fitted ex factory other t...
- Thu May 02, 2024 5:46 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Lawnmower Carburettor Ethanol ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 153
Re: Lawnmower Carburettor Ethanol ?
My mower fitted with a Honda OHC engine started 2nd pull after standing all winter in the shed. The carb is fitted with a choke which helps. Most Honda engines fitted to lawn mowers have a float chamber drain facility or the ability to easily remove the float chamber to drain. After a summer of mowi...
- Thu May 02, 2024 10:59 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Ford gearbox
- Replies: 9
- Views: 548
Re: Ford gearbox
Thanks for the clarification.
The angle of the classic Mini Cooper S HS 2 carb is slightly different to that of the MG Midget so I would suggest that the angle of the carbs is clarified as the float chamber fuel level could be effected
The angle of the classic Mini Cooper S HS 2 carb is slightly different to that of the MG Midget so I would suggest that the angle of the carbs is clarified as the float chamber fuel level could be effected
- Thu May 02, 2024 10:49 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Breather systems
- Replies: 13
- Views: 300
Re: Breather systems
The side seals must overlap the sump neoprene gaskets and they must abut hard against the main bearing caps.
That is why the side gaskets must be fitted first.
That neoprene seal looks to be too long.
That is why the side gaskets must be fitted first.
That neoprene seal looks to be too long.
- Thu May 02, 2024 8:02 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Breather systems
- Replies: 13
- Views: 300
Re: Breather systems
The problem with the neoprene seals is that they are near solid and cannot compress like the cork seal. The neoprene seals only appear to be available for the 1275cc engine and that has a larger radius rear sump opening so requiring a longer seal (Pt No: TAM1089) and different sump. The front seal f...
- Wed May 01, 2024 10:47 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Breather systems
- Replies: 13
- Views: 300
Re: Breather systems
As regards the neoprene sump end seals - they may need to be trimmed in length to suit.
- Wed May 01, 2024 10:37 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Clutch cylinder
- Replies: 2
- Views: 68
Re: Clutch cylinder
The ring seal is for the alternative after market piston fitted to some slave cylinders.
https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/repair-ki ... soc=730567
If your slave cylinder does not have the ring seal ditch the ring seal.
https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/repair-ki ... soc=730567
If your slave cylinder does not have the ring seal ditch the ring seal.
- Wed May 01, 2024 8:08 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Opening up a 202 head
- Replies: 19
- Views: 681
Re: Opening up a 202 head
I suspect that you have put the above as an example but I notice that the head in the above photo is not a 202 item and you have removed the manifold locating rings which are there to line up the manifolds and so aid gas flow.
- Wed May 01, 2024 7:54 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Ford gearbox
- Replies: 9
- Views: 548
Re: Ford gearbox
If the Cooper S exhaust manifold is a ex factory pressed steel item and is intended to be fitted a Minor it will hit the chassis leg. I suspect that any aftermarket Classic Mini LCB exhaust manifold will do the same. The throw out of the bottom of the manifold is there to clear the Mini gearbox ther...
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 3:31 pm
- Forum: Problems with the Messageboard
- Topic: S L O W
- Replies: 14
- Views: 299
Re: S L O W
The web site is still very very slow.