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Author:  i got a mini [ Sun Nov 06, 2011 7:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Welding a block
Lets say u had a bolt hole in the side of the block were the stabilizer goes. And had been completely butchered could it be welded up and redrilled
Author:  dodge [ Sun Nov 06, 2011 7:37 pm ]
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yes , pre heat the cast iron, use cast craft welding sticks, weld her up and let cool slowly too, cast is soft to drill and tap, maybe look at helicoil kit
Author:  drmini in aust [ Sun Nov 06, 2011 7:40 pm ]
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I would not weld it you are making hard work for yourself.
Could helicoil it as said but IMO it's better to drill and tap it to 3/8 UNC and fit a bigger, stronger bolt. Only other mod is drill out the 2 brackets and the spacer. Won't strip again... 8)
Author:  simon k [ Sun Nov 06, 2011 7:54 pm ]
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I have a block I need to fix in the same place, for the same reason... I know someone who can do spray cast iron that I was going to get to do it, but sounds like there are a few options

this is about manifolds, but interesting - preheating and slow cooling is the key to it

http://www.smokstak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11744

http://www.smokstak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19741

I'll definitely be practicing on a scrap block before I try to do the good one
Author:  SuperCooper [ Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:16 pm ]
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http://www.minispares.com/Product.aspx? ... 766&title=

Something like this might help u out.
There are a few different versions.
Author:  simon k [ Mon Nov 07, 2011 1:27 pm ]
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took me 3 reads of the description to figure out what it all meant!

that would help, but mine is a restoration issue, so needs to be done so that it looks original.

Good find though
Author:  i got a mini [ Thu Nov 17, 2011 8:27 pm ]
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those mounts u buy off minisport how do they work were do the bottom bolts bolt i cant figure it out
Author:  SuperCooper [ Thu Nov 17, 2011 10:05 pm ]
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Email them for help. Slot of their products have Indra stool guides which are on the website I think.
Author:  drmini in aust [ Fri Nov 18, 2011 7:11 am ]
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My mate Dave bought a Minivan recently , the back steady bracket bolt on the block is sheared off flush and the front one had an 8mm bolt in its few remaining threads.
And, the steady bar was broken and welded 10mm short, also the top steady bar replaced with a bit of flat steel bar! :? between the manifold stud and the firewall.
Engine mounts seem to be Morris 1100 clutch end ones- have no lateral stiffness.:shock:

Short story: we thought of making a Minispares style bracket but eff it, are now going to pull the motor out and fix it properly. 8)
Author:  dodge [ Fri Nov 18, 2011 5:02 pm ]
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just drill it out and helicoil it,
Author:  awdmoke [ Fri Nov 18, 2011 5:15 pm ]
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Or just fit one of DSN Classics repair kits, no drilling or welding, eg Part No. ENG3094:
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See down near the bottom of the page, 12.95 GBP
http://www.dsnclassics.co.uk/acatalog/DSN_Classics_Engine_Mountings_38.html
Author:  awdmoke [ Fri Nov 18, 2011 5:16 pm ]
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Note that they have different sizes for small & big bore engines.
Author:  drmini in aust [ Fri Nov 18, 2011 6:03 pm ]
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awdmoke wrote:
Note that they have different sizes for small & big bore engines.

Ummm why would they?
The 2 tapped holes in the block are in the same place regardless, measured up from the gearbox... :?
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