swapped the starter Motor over to a Normal 1 for the time being. Retarded the Timing a little and took her for a couple of runs around the block and shes going much better

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blew the engine up

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No offence intended here but--> anyone writing a book about minis 30 years ago may not have experienced such worn or stuffed-with components as we are finding these days.

You should put your heart & soul into everything you do.

Good one? Comprehensively like Minicranks was?.
Pics or it didn't happen..

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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.

nah, not too big,,, just "Lack-a-lack-a" crank/rod/bearing

oil starvation

easy fixed,,, just add money

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No offence intended here but--> anyone writing a book about minis 30 years ago may not have experienced such worn or stuffed-with components as we are finding these days.

You should put your heart & soul into everything you do.

Maybe a little to much toe in on the front now..but better that the Toe out I had. Adjusted all the brakes again and took Owen for a Drive in Marcia which we got Thumps Up..almost ready for Blue slip

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Removed the cross brace today getting ready to replace the floors. 1 side at a time. Oh why did I start this??

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So just in case the floor gives out your bum doesn't drag on the ground??

Finished insulating/soundproofing the rest of the car, now I know what it feels like inside a glitter ball....

You'll need a pair of those.

Nice work on the sound proofing though, looks very neat
How heat/flame retardant is the material though, since its underbonnet?

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Baby I don't care

Buried it in boxes and other random crud

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Master of the Moggie Army & Founder of Awesomestock2010

My cousin has used the exact same stuff as insulation and sound deadening under the engine covers for his boat without problem for a while now so I figured if it can survive under those conditions without much airflow then under the bonnet of a mini where there is some, wouldn't be a problem.. But if you like I'll go and torch some.

Naked flame test results:

In summary I can conclude that by holding a lit match to the foil the rubber backing did melt some but did not ignite. Open flame applied directly to the backing did cause it to ignite but the flames extinguished themselves. I'll try a radiant heat test tomorrow as it's too dark now and my drugs have kicked in....

Won't hear any objections from me!

But, pictures or it didnt happen!

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You're so square
Baby I don't care

You asked for it.......

Please note, no Minis were harmed during this test...
Also please do not try to recreate this at home, I come from a long line of Pyromaniacs and know what I'm doing..

Insulation fire proofing test

Hope this answers your questions.

Modified the late model pommie rear seat frame so it will fit into my Aussie 1275LS

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1969 Cooper "S"
1967 Mini Deluxe
1973 Clubman Van (the fleet spare)
1978 ex 1275 LS ("Wizard" Eaton Supercharged)
2015 HSV GenF GTS(occasional drive & tow car)
2019 MINI F55 Cooper S

Hetty had bit of a flutter/stumble on acceleration from idle so I set about fixing it today. I had been running ATF in the pot and that wasn't working so I tried a couple of different weights of fork oil I had 10w and 15w. They didn't work so I ended up trying engine oil which fixed the problem instantly.. Much more driveable.

tacked together the rolling jig for the front of the mini.
Weld it all together properly at work tomorrow.

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mooo, I'm a pig!