that too

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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.

I knew I wouldn't let me old man throw out the 1100 boxes i've got laying around.

*throws on to future (very very future) Nb parts pile*

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Maybe a dumb question, but what is a Mk.2 gearbox worth?

A. Shagged?
B. Re-built?

Just asking as I am thinking of re-building mine despite the fact that I don't need it. It just came with the original car and I am loathe to part with the bits.

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1964 Cooper UK 970 S 'CZ 4289'

Nb Minis are now allowed to use 4 synchro boxes and adjustable front suspension
Pity we cant have better brakes like most of the other cars !!!!!!!

Not in Vic!
You get better ratios with a 3syc box and there stronger than a 4syc box.
As for the brakes, I dont reckon you can go past a set of S discs!

Quote from the CAMS manual, for Nb cars....

The original type of gearbox as supplied by the manufacturer for the make and model concerned,
assembled and operating as originally supplied by the manufacturer, shall be retained. The number of forward
and reverse gear ratios may not be changed, however the use of alternate gear ratios is permitted.

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Have a Nice Day.
If already having a nice day please disregard.

See Section 3.2

http://www.cams.com.au/en/Sport/Histori ... %20Nb.ashx

M

Here in little SA we can run the four speed box as far as I knew it was a national change ...
Happened around three years ago, was brought in because of the availability of parts
But as you said better ratios for the three speed box ...

Beanie

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'65 NCF MINI.....
'69 MINIMATIC.... 9 year resto still on the go

Hi Dave
Check with your local eligibility officer
There is a bulletin covering these variations
The rules are the same for all states
The Minispares "Clubman" 4 synchro S/C gear set has almost identical ratios to the 3 synchro and 1st gear is much stronger

surely Nb would be 3 synchro, Nc would be 4?

Nope both classes can run either box now

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'65 NCF MINI.....
'69 MINIMATIC.... 9 year resto still on the go

See CAMS link above - lists 4 sychro for Nb..... and adjustable front controls arms....
and a weber box (of specific dimensions... )
as 8 sept 2009 (but long time before they put up on the web)

Makes my spare 333 case "redundant" now....
Was getting very difficult to find first gear parts and bearings.....

I'll give 'ya 50 bucks for it - I need one for dad's MK1 - it pre-dates the 1288 case

Not all Mk1S had the 333 case...

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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.

yeah, we've been through that, read the first page

Ah so, I missed that short post...

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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.