They have been around for a long time I have receipts dating back to 30/07/85 and 437 Hume hwy Yagoona. Cop that!!!!

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That's why it's good to be.............ME

Yep I went there back then and bought some bits too, receipt is long gone though!!

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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.

Is there an exploded diagram that shows what the part numbers are? I have the Karcraft price list which includes the part number and a brief description but is there another reference that we can view to ensure we get the right part?

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Justin

Part numbers are the original manufactures part numbers in most cases - if it was an original part and not a modification. - Then they have A..B.. etc to signify if original manufacturer or quality other or other source. I get the number from other sources and search their site for it. Also when searching you don't have to search a specific part - you can just search "brakes" and get all the items under the brake category and look for the description of the thing you want.

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David L


My greatest fear in life is that when I die my wife will sell my Mini and tools for the price I told her I paid for them!

So you bag a business in a public forum (and by association, ALL local businesses), many satisfied customers respond in support of the business, the business itself even responds to state its case. As it turns out, it appears that you were seeking information on a product that they don't even sell and they referred you to the expert. Crazy, huh?

You defend your actions by saying you were just letting off steam, implying that you're actually doing them a favour by generating free advertising for the business? Didn't GR build you an engine last year - surely you could contact him directly?

It sounds like you set the ball rolling on all of this with a personal mistake - time to take responsibility and make an equally public apology?

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Yes GR built me an engine. Longer than a year ago.
In fact, the engine has been sitting at his workshop for near on (in November) TWO YEARS since it failed.
I have actually lost count of how many times I have spoken to him and given stories about how close it is to completion.
But that's a different matter.

And for my original call to Karcraft, I was trying to obtain some dimensions of 998cc pistons for an unrelated engine build.
Karcraft do stock pistons - surely not GR pistons as I was advised - but even before I had a chance to explain my situation I felt that the conversation had ended.

After the call to Karcraft, I spoke to Lindsay Seibler and Matt Read regarding my issue. And that's when I realised there isn't much that could save me, apart from using GR 1098 pistons.

Anything else you (or anyone else for that matter) need explaining?

And to clarify, this is is no dig at GR.

Or anyone for that matter.
As stated before, it was me letting some steam off, publicly, where maybe I shouldn't have.

I am just disappointed/depressed/upset with everything at the moment.
Sometimes it all gets too f'n hard.

It is Simple.

Your request for the size of Piston they did not provide so they Recommended and alternative source for your specific request. Thats good Business.
They must have known something as both Matt & Lindsay said the same thing

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Stop Licking the Dog...I Don't Care Who Started It

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/290601249075?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

hee hee

will this fix your problem?

nice size,,,, nice quality,,, Oh & look they have valve reliefs (fly-cuts) so can fit BMW twin cam 8v head in it

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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.

shame not v16

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Stop Licking the Dog...I Don't Care Who Started It

You have a Tornado Red D675 to ride in the Adelaide Hills - how bad can life be ; )
KB

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16v ?????

oh then have a look at these then-->

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/KAWASAKI-220-BAYOU-1988-03-68MM-WISECO-PISTON-KIT-/290581834283?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43a806ea2b



the difficult is easy to do,,, the impossible just takes a little longer

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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.

ooo shiney,,, me like

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PrOuDlY aSkInG qUeStIoNs FoR uR aMuEsMeNt

precious




I might give Karcraft a ring to see if they`ve got em in stock

ah, kidding willy, just playin wit-cha

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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.