Not all of them came with a tensioner or still have the tensioner. Agreed, if the sprockets are worn, ebay the $10 chain and buy a duplex kit.

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Lillee - 1969 Morris Mini K

Hi all, thanks for the advice. We bought a Duplex and the related bits from Paul at Mini Tech here in Adelaide. Total cost was just under $100, which included 2 new rubber grommets for the radiator bolts. He mentioned that it may already have a Duplex, which would make my job easier. If needed, Paul will counter sink and provide the bolts, as I've never counter sunk into metal. Does anyone know if a 1 & 5/16 spanner will work on removing the camshaft gear retaining nut or must if be a socket?



The gassing is worst with the windows closed. We have to drive with at least one open or there is a 'build up' of exhaust fumes that can be over powering and stinky. The exhaust tip does extend past the rear. Our mini is a 76 panelvan and it does have fairly good rear door seals but after closer inspection today we think we are going to replace them.

Thanks for all the advice so far!

Marty & Manda

I don't have a spare nut to check the cam socket size soz. Not gonna make a guess either in case I stuff up...



Pretty easy to do so if you want to have a go. You can get a drill bit slightly larger than the diameter of the top of the countersunk screws you would have. Us a drill to put the countersunk holes into the plate. Press lightly and go easy is the trick first time. Every now and then drop the screw into the hole and check to see if it's deep enough to make the top of the screw flush with the plate, no deeper..

Wipe the plate over to remove the remaining swarf.

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