In case it hasn't been posted previously, this video shows how the automatic transmission for the Mini, 1100 and 1300 is assembled and tested.

http://www.britishpathe.com/video/autom ... umentaries

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ex-NSW Police 1970 MK II Cooper S
VMCI #43

Love these old films. Interesting way of holding the engines to the line, looks like it fixes to the gearbox flange somehow. Anyone know how it attaches exactly. Might be a better way to hold my engine to my stand.

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TOO MANY MINIS AND NOT ENOUGH TIME

Lovely...sound would have been a bonus.

Loved the fella filing the case face then not even bothering to check whether anything went in the box...but the quick squirt of paint for the completed engine and box took the cake!

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"Show me the Mini!"

I posted that link because I had just watched it on a 16mm film that came from the BMC Australia Film Library. I didn't realise the britishpathe version doesn't have sound. The narrative makes all the difference, especially during the manufacture process.


I'm pretty sure they said that was preservative being sprayed on.

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ex-NSW Police 1970 MK II Cooper S
VMCI #43

I spent 10 mins watching it try to load... then gave up.
I'm on 35Mb cable, so dunno what's the problem. I'll blame Hel$tra...
Never seen it this slow...
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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.

Ohhhh? Must watch it again because the engine /gearbox assembly looked to have a "gal" or bare metal finish. So maybe the engine colour is purely for cosmetics with protective layers underneath

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"Show me the Mini!"

Yes I noticed that too ! So am planning to have my casings vapor blasted on the rebuild and leave them bare .... Should look good

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Simonw
Brisbane QLD
1st car - 1964 Mini Panelvan 850
Previous - 1978 Leyland LS 1275 Gold
- 1969 Mini K