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by MarkMan900
Sat Feb 29, 2020 5:49 pm
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: Rebuild and Customisation Of Minnie The 1963 Two Door
Replies: 1
Views: 4031

Rebuild and Customisation Of Minnie The 1963 Two Door

So a couple of weeks ago I just started work on the rebuild and custom work of Minnie my 63 two door saloon. I've had her for 6 years now as my daily driver and always meant to have her converted into a convertible but it's taken this long to get the dollar together and to build up the nerve to actu...
by MarkMan900
Wed Feb 19, 2020 6:15 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Help With Engine Rebuild/Larger Head
Replies: 25
Views: 3385

Re: Help With Engine Rebuild/Larger Head

Perfect. Thank you all so much! Finally starting to understand a little more about this and what it takes to build an improved but still reliable engine. I noticed above you mentioned about needing a new thermostat housing - I had a look on ESM and they just sell one housing for all OHV engines so d...
by MarkMan900
Wed Feb 19, 2020 12:30 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Help With Engine Rebuild/Larger Head
Replies: 25
Views: 3385

Re: Help With Engine Rebuild/Larger Head

Thank you all so much for the help - this has really helped clarify the plan and what options I have! Regarding the duplex timing chain that's no problem, I have a big order to put in with ESM anyway so will grab it from them, I definitely want this to be a good long lasting engine as the car is my ...
by MarkMan900
Tue Feb 18, 2020 6:19 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Help With Engine Rebuild/Larger Head
Replies: 25
Views: 3385

Re: Help With Engine Rebuild/Larger Head

Thanks for all the advice folks! Glad to hear it's got legs as a plan. - Is recessing the exhaust valve a better option that machining the main block? The chap I'm using refurbishes heads to order so can hopefully do it at the same time - or is machining the block better? - I didn't know the rockers...
by MarkMan900
Tue Feb 18, 2020 5:04 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Help With Engine Rebuild/Larger Head
Replies: 25
Views: 3385

Help With Engine Rebuild/Larger Head

Hi, Apologies for most likely going over similar ground to other threads but I did search the forum regarding the 12G940 head and there are so many posts I struggled to get a clear answer. Basically I am doing some work including a respray to my 1963 Minor and while all the work is going on I am pla...
by MarkMan900
Sat Feb 15, 2020 9:55 pm
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: Minor roadster
Replies: 30
Views: 12832

Re: Minor roadster

Just a few more pics. I did all the welding and preparation but the respray was professionally done in 2 pack. The seats are from a later car but the door cards and other bits of trim are home made. I did all the mechanics and electrics myself which was very satisfying. So far it has been trouble f...