You might like this one Phill
http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-mini-cooper-s/
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| Author: | phillb [ Tue Oct 11, 2016 1:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Original Cooper 'S' Spark Plug Caps |
I've been on the lookout for these spark plug caps for a while, I had just one that I found at a swap meet a couple of years ago. For those that are interested, they appear to be the type fitted to most Mk1 Cooper S when new and good reproduction ones are now starting appear, mostly on vintage motorcycle shops because the old BSA/Triumph bikes had a lot of the same caps. It also makes sense that BMC would source something really weatherproof particularly for the Cooper 'S' Attachment: ChampionPlugCover1.jpg You can see these caps on a Cooper S used as a demo car in a number of period car mags in 1966. BMC didn't appear to bother with the ring clip and just used the usual rubber sleeve. Attachment: Plugs CS.jpg They are also seen in the 1968 Colour Brochure that can be seen here. http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=84039 They are actually a really good cap, soft rubber that seals well, and a modern clip will fit/push inside. Below is a repo next to an original. Attachment: IMG_0050.jpg Attachment: IMG_0051.jpg
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| Author: | winabbey [ Tue Oct 11, 2016 2:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Original Cooper 'S' Spark Plug Caps |
Great information, Phill. Thanks for posting. My understanding is that those caps were used primarily on the Australian Mark 1 Cooper S. There was a change to the solid plastic numbered caps on the MK II Cooper S, although I'm not sure when they were introduced. Perhaps it was related to the 9FXEY power plant, in which case some late Mark 1's would've had them, and some early MK II's with 9FSAY the rubber Champion style. Attachment: DSC01575.jpg
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| Author: | phillb [ Tue Oct 11, 2016 3:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Original Cooper 'S' Spark Plug Caps |
winabbey wrote: Great information, Phill. Thanks for posting. My understanding is that those caps were used primarily on the Australian Mark 1 Cooper S. There was a change to the solid plastic numbered caps on the MK II Cooper S, although I'm not sure when they were introduced. Perhaps it was related to the 9FXEY power plant, in which case some late Mark 1's would've had them, and some early MK II's with 9FSAY the rubber Champion style. Attachment: DSC01575.jpg I'm sure I saw a mention of the "improved caps and leads" in one of the service bulletins. The numbered ones appear to be a custom made (Australian?) job as the caps and leads are all fused together and probably were more robust and waterproof. I think they may have been used on all models including K and Matic. |
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| Author: | gtogreen1969 [ Tue Oct 11, 2016 3:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Original Cooper 'S' Spark Plug Caps |
I thought this was brought up before. viewtopic.php?f=2&t=72106 I might have to get a set for mine. |
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| Author: | Firefirey [ Tue Oct 11, 2016 7:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Original Cooper 'S' Spark Plug Caps |
winabbey wrote: Great information, Phill. Thanks for posting. My understanding is that those caps were used primarily on the Australian Mark 1 Cooper S. There was a change to the solid plastic numbered caps on the MK II Cooper S, although I'm not sure when they were introduced. Perhaps it was related to the 9FXEY power plant, in which case some late Mark 1's would've had them, and some early MK II's with 9FSAY the rubber Champion style. Attachment: DSC01575.jpg Are the caps shown in the photo original Australian MK 2 Cooper S ? Also has any body got a photo of the original Australian Clubman GT caps and leads? |
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| Author: | gtogreen1969 [ Tue Oct 11, 2016 7:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Original Cooper 'S' Spark Plug Caps |
The Mk2 S had the plug ends numbered 1 - 4. The later GTs may have had straight plug ends as shown in this crash test. viewtopic.php?t=85906 |
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| Author: | Firefirey [ Tue Oct 11, 2016 7:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Original Cooper 'S' Spark Plug Caps |
gtogreen1969 wrote: The Mk2 S had the plug ends numbered 1 - 4. The later GTs may have had straight plug ends as shown in this crash test. viewtopic.php?t=85906 Cool photo's. Thanks for your reply. |
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| Author: | gtogreen1969 [ Tue Oct 11, 2016 7:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Original Cooper 'S' Spark Plug Caps |
Firefirey wrote: gtogreen1969 wrote: The Mk2 S had the plug ends numbered 1 - 4. The later GTs may have had straight plug ends as shown in this crash test. viewtopic.php?t=85906 Cool photo's. Thanks for your reply. That GT in the crash tests has the 1206 engine because it had the passenger side engine steady and the 4 way breather and the inner guard crumple zone. I believe it was testing for the 1973 release either for the new ADR or to meet the NZ export rules. Most of these went to NZ. |
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| Author: | phillb [ Mon Oct 17, 2016 5:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Original Cooper 'S' Spark Plug Caps |
winabbey wrote: Great information, Phill. Thanks for posting. My understanding is that those caps were used primarily on the Australian Mark 1 Cooper S. There was a change to the solid plastic numbered caps on the MK II Cooper S, although I'm not sure when they were introduced. Perhaps it was related to the 9FXEY power plant, in which case some late Mark 1's would've had them, and some early MK II's with 9FSAY the rubber Champion style. Attachment: DSC01575.jpg Hi Doug. Do you have any detail on the factory lengths of the mk1 'S' lead please? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Firefirey [ Mon Oct 17, 2016 9:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Original Cooper 'S' Spark Plug Caps |
phillb wrote: winabbey wrote: Great information, Phill. Thanks for posting. My understanding is that those caps were used primarily on the Australian Mark 1 Cooper S. There was a change to the solid plastic numbered caps on the MK II Cooper S, although I'm not sure when they were introduced. Perhaps it was related to the 9FXEY power plant, in which case some late Mark 1's would've had them, and some early MK II's with 9FSAY the rubber Champion style. Attachment: DSC01575.jpg Hi Doug. Do you have any detail on the factory lengths of the mk1 'S' lead please? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Hi Phil/Doug I swapped a parts manual with Doug some time ago which covered mini 850-1098 - cooper and cooper s and also 1100's. I can't remember the PUB number I'm sorry but it was a Green large manual (May have not been the correct folder)but any way I'm sure I read in that manual and also viewed the lengths of the leads. It may be of some help. Regards Peter. |
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| Author: | timmy201 [ Mon Oct 17, 2016 9:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Original Cooper 'S' Spark Plug Caps |
The UK AKD 3509 manual (might not be the same as Aus) lists them as: No.1 = 10.5" No.2 = 10.5" No.3 = 7.5" No.4 = 9.5" Coil = 11.5" There is a copy here: http://mk1-performance-conversions.co.u ... _lists.htm |
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| Author: | timmy201 [ Thu Oct 20, 2016 4:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Original Cooper 'S' Spark Plug Caps |
You might like this one Phill http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-mini-cooper-s/
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| Author: | Mick [ Thu Oct 20, 2016 5:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Original Cooper 'S' Spark Plug Caps |
Decent close up of a Mk2 lead here: 
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| Author: | winabbey [ Thu Oct 20, 2016 5:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Original Cooper 'S' Spark Plug Caps |
I'm guessing the change of part numbers for the leads is as a result of the 29D4 distributor introduction, although the cable lengths are the same. Attachment: PUB1011 BC04-1 R.jpg
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| Author: | phillb [ Fri Oct 21, 2016 4:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Original Cooper 'S' Spark Plug Caps |
timmy201 wrote: Yep. Good find. The one original I found was exactly like that with the dark green lead and the metal clip. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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