G'day fellow mini lovers,

The time has come to rebuild the engine in my beloved little car, so I thought I would check with you for a list of the bits and pieces that I'm going to need.

I reckon I need the following - feel free to add to the list as there's bound to be stuff that I'll forget.

*Gaskets
*Gasket cement, Locktite etc
*New locking/spider washers for the cam end plate
*New pistons - not yet sure of what oversize
*teflon plugs to ensure the gudgeon pin cir-clips stay in place - if they're still available
*New welch plugs
*New oil pump
*New cam followers - maybe. Depends on their condition and if a cam re-grind is needed

I'll be using a different 1100 block to the one currently in the car, as a gudgeon pin cir-clip disintegrated a year or so ago and one bore is horribly scored. Planning on using the existing head with just a clean up of the valves etc The gear-box is fine and the clutch too but will check these when it's all apart.

Sounds easy doesn't it



Hooroo

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Rod
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Don't forget GR 100 thou pistons

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Mini, its in my blood........

Wow....that was a quick reply!

Yep, GR's stuff is good.

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Rod
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Crank & Rod Bearings & I would say Timming Chain and Oil Pump

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It all should be a good engine other than the stuffed bore?

Get a nice cam grind while ya at it.

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My sentiments exactly. Go on Rod you know you want to.........
BTW the teflon buttons actually replace those dreaded circlips.

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Cheers,
Rod.
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'63 Morris 850 (Old Secondhand CAR)

Karcraft have engine 'kits'. They have most parts that you'll need for a engine reco / rebuild, they use all top quality parts (most as per OEM) and they are extremely good value for money

New timing chain does mean new gears so keep that in mind too.....be sure to use a duplex set up.

I wouldn't recommend using Teflon buttons for the gudeon pins, they are OK, but can have poor life, especially in an 1100 since it has a long (very long) stroke. Circlips are only asking for trouble. Use Aluminium buttons

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I'm already using a duplex timing chain - see what condition it's in after about one and a half years of use, but while it's all apart I might just replace it with a new one. Anybody know the life cycle of a duplex chain under normal conditions???

Not so sure about a different cam......yep, it would be nice but I have no plans on upgrading the drum brakes or the 'cheese cutter' wheels/tyres. I'm not planning to go any faster so.........

Teflon buttons....aluminum buttons.....I've never used them before but I only know of the teflon ones that are in Rod's mini, so lets have some discussion on the pros and cons of both.

New crank and con-rod bearings - again, it depends on the condition of the existing ones seeing as this rebuild isn't too old. Again, see how the old ones are but I really do expect to do this as a matter of course.....They will be replaced if I get a crank re-grind.

As of right now, I have no idea of the state of the cam bearings in this other block......again, when I start, I'll have to have a look.

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Rod
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I last built a 1220 Sprite motor with Imp pistons & teflon buttons on 13/9/2003.
It's still going fine and apparently so are the buttons (head was off recently for a look).

If using circlips, put em in the right way round... sharp edges OUTWARDS.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

300,000km on std pistons and circlips - cant be too much wrong with them.

That said I have done the teflon buttons in the rebuilt engine too.

Lots of gasket goo will stop theleaks too

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Rob Forsyth
Miniot!!

dont forget the acid bath first, it relaxes the mind body and soul
massage the bores and deck,
lubricate the bearings and cam
drink plenty of liquid gold
take a big breath and relese

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Ok, the engine is about to be lifted out - well, tomorrow or Wednesday. While I was preparing everything, moving stuff out of the way etc. I've lost one of the ball bearings out of one pot joint/drive shaft - buggered if I can find it.

Is there some kind soul with a spare that I could buy it from you???

Thanks

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Rod
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get a new one from a bearing shop. search for the size in other threads .....

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It was a pleasure ausmini. I'll miss all you misfits and reprobates

A good place to get them but take a 'sample' one from the same joint. If it is not original or been recoed, then it may not have an original sized bearing in it

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Just checking out the engine numbers on the two blocks I have - one will be the lucky one !!!

10YF/U/H9024 looks in much better condition than.........

1015/8111 followed by a stamp of a map of Australia

This second one is odd - can any-one throw any light on it please.

Cheers

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Rod
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