Wheels and chin spoiler fitted

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I dont like oil leaks

Radiator in the 850 and filled system with no leaks. Modified exhaust (Maniflow LCB, hot dog resonator and RC40 tailbox all fitted up and looking neat, with correct clearance around 850 starter solenoid and a few other jobs crossed off the list. Now to check the engine tappet and clutch throw out settings, static timing etc, try to get oil pressure and see if it goes (bang!).

Attempted to replace rubbers on steady bars... Ran out of daylight so will have to wait until next weekend

Got my 850 started and new cam run in yesterday. Not without teething problems though. Engine started first try and runs like a Swiss swatch (well if a Swiss watch ever had a VP3 . First try Facet fuel pump was p!ssing fuel everywhere. So had to strip that off the car to cure leaking fittings, spilling a shedload of fuel in the process. Not happy. Then with the motor running, one of the lower radiator mounting bolts was just rubbing on the harmonic balancer. Not good. So, radiator out (again) and faced off both bolts (nice having a lathe even though I'm crap at using it!). Then cracked one of the captive nuts off the radiator shroud when reassembling. Prepped for welding and rang a mate who stuck it back together for me.

At the end of the day, it was running nicely, and freshly washed. Now, if I could only find reverse gear... I'm sure it was there when the box was rebuilt!!

Made new flare backings and fitted them prior to painting the shell.

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Mk 1 Cooper S 1965
If you could erase all your mistakes of the past
You would also erase the wisdom of your present
Remember the lesson not the disappointment.

Sounds like fun! Should be ready for Sunday?

Should be there but on a trailer as I have run out of time to sort the last few bugs. Cheers

New sills, removed battery box, lots of small holes patched and an interior coat of primer

Finished fitting a set of proper Ripspeed Hi-Los to my 850 to get the ride height down to something that doesn't look ridiculous (looked like a cross between an Edwardian pram and a monster truck when I first dropped it onto its wheels!). Also fitted a pair of lower engine stabiliser bars to help control engine rock.

Still looking for reverse gear...

Bit of colour before the weekend....

Painter me bits


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Simonw
Brisbane QLD
1st car - 1964 Mini Panelvan 850
Previous - 1978 Leyland LS 1275 Gold
- 1969 Mini K

Brought my 850 into the 21st century with some cup holders.

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Find a job you love and you will never have to go to work !

Bit of cleaning, looked at replacing the exhaust, bought a replacement with a dunce moment, ordered a original replacement via a contact of mercury mufflers (who had an original muffler on the shelf). Self didn't realize I have a full aftermarket system. oh dear.

Oh well you learn, spent the morning cleaning up instead, and found I have a LH lower engine steady bracket without the dogbone and no hole in the subframe :S. Note the Exhaust (downpipe + pipe + muffler (oval type) + tip) might come up for sale later if anyone is interested.

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Nick

http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=86675

Fitted new valve stem seals as the neighbour thought our garage was on fire 2 hours after I filled it with smoke on startup and when my partner opened the garage door.....

The old ones were as hard as a rock and now smokeless starts!

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Cooper S Mk2
Cooper S Mk1
ex Cooper S Mk2, various Morris 1100s, 1300s, 1500s, Leyland Sherpa!

More paint.....little bit of sparkle and flowcoat, it’s looking pretty good now