Anything hard like this, i use above person ^^^^^ who appears to use Daves tool

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Thanks for all the comments and PM's.
Looks like I will go with the Docs method for now.

I've never used a tool - if I were doing it a lot I would also buy one. But it's not hard if you know how. If you put a little oil on the spring and ball, they will stick in the hole, but they won't sit in far enough to push it on. I just put all the springs and balls on, and sit the inner hub on top of the outer. Put a bit of weight on, and get a pen and push each ball in. I've done it a few times without any trouble. And do it in a clear plastic bag to be sure.

Dave's tool gets a workout at my place....Does that sound wrong?

Bloody brilliant. Dave does 2 versions the plastic and the alloy. I have tried both and I think the plastic one is a little smoother to use, but both are excellent. Must have if you ever consider you might do a gearbox at some time in your life.

For a few bucks why would you bother making up your own one. Dont be a tight arse just buy the right kit.

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1970 Cooper S ex-Bathurst & ATCC
1964 Austin Cooper S ex-Group C race car
1967 Morris Cooper S ex-Group B
1962 Mini Speed sports sedan
1968-71 ex-Peter Manton Shell car

OK,
I have made some more of these tools.
4 only available, $35.00 each plus postage.
PM if you would like one.
Dave

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Got mine today- thanks Dave, it's a work of art!
I'll try it out in a week or two.

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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.

I've got one of these tools too, wouldn't be without it

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1964 998cc Cooper
1971 Mini K x 2
1972 Clubman GT

I love playing with Daves tool

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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 like Docs tool - it's old, a bit rough around the edges but it does the job

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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!

Doc mustn't like his quite as much as you do, he has upgraded

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1964 998cc Cooper
1971 Mini K x 2
1972 Clubman GT

Maybe a question of how much you like playing with your balls

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1967 Cooper S - new front bearings to do.
1965 Cooper S shell - Slow progress. No time or money!
1966 Deluxe- next rustoration!
Mk 2 & XJ6 Jags. Less said the better.