Nice work! Seems to be running sweet, does sound quite tappety though as if the rockers are touching the underside of the rocker cover, but then you've got a minispares rocker box on so they shouldn't be.
Wide Ratio Gearbox And 1380 Engine Build
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Posted 04 May 2011 - 03:51 PM
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Posted 04 May 2011 - 03:59 PM
My 1380 sounded similar when i first started it up, but i'd had enough and just ran it, now it's fine.
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Posted 04 May 2011 - 04:54 PM
Well ive had enough of taking this one to bits as well. So im going to do the same as you and just run it. Thanks for the reply, I do feel better now...My 1380 sounded similar when i first started it up, but i'd had enough and just ran it, now it's fine.
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Posted 04 May 2011 - 05:28 PM
Well ive had enough of taking this one to bits as well. So im going to do the same as you and just run it. Thanks for the reply, I do feel better now...My 1380 sounded similar when i first started it up, but i'd had enough and just ran it, now it's fine.
Yeah same as me, spent waaaaaaaaaay to much time messing around with it.
That's what it did sound like, and now it's just a bit tappety...well because the tappets arn't adjusted.
It might just need to bed in a bit. Anyway, the car is looking great, the paint came out good!
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Posted 04 May 2011 - 05:44 PM
Yeah the paint is ok! not the best finish, but its not a show car by any means. Glad yours is going well. Ive been trawling through your thread. EPIC!!
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Posted 06 May 2011 - 06:30 PM
So i fitted the doors today and took it for an MOT...Got a puncture on the way and had to stop at Nat tyres to get it fixed so decided to get the tracking done at the same time....The MOT went well..........No advisorys. A clean pass, Perfect!! All ready for the Fintry hill climb, Gravel Sprint and then the Thistle Run, can you gues my number for the Thistle Run??? Magnetic signs £9 Each....Fabby.
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Posted 06 May 2011 - 07:39 PM
Looking at your thread, I make that a full rebuild in 3 months.
WOW!!!!
WOW!!!!
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Posted 12 May 2011 - 01:45 PM
How's the Calver cam with those rockers andy? Thinking of using that cam on my 1330 build.
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Posted 13 May 2011 - 08:58 AM
Its an excellent cam. Comes on at around 2300 and pulls very well. then at 4500 it seems to give even more uummph. Not sure why that is. Maybe something to do with the scavenging effect at higher revs due to the overlap. But whatever it is....I LIKE IT... And its much smoother with the roller rockers. Still a bit lumpy at idle..but when it comes on the power is very smooth. I reckon it must create a very flat torque curve. it just pulls and pulls.How's the Calver cam with those rockers andy? Thinking of using that cam on my 1330 build.
Was doing a timed run the other night and was only 0.75 seconds off the pace of my mates rally car. Well pleased. But as other people have said the cam will only work at its best if the head is done properly.
I would highly recommend it to you. Its like the kent 286 profile but creats more torque. Perfect for large bore engines.
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Posted 13 May 2011 - 02:20 PM
Thought you might be interested to see how the dash turned out after I cut it up and angled the speedo pods so i can see them.
And while I was in tesco today I came out to find Haggis chatting up this MPI cooper.
And while I was in tesco today I came out to find Haggis chatting up this MPI cooper.
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Posted 13 May 2011 - 02:42 PM
Do you just not bother with a front number plate?
Looks good!
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Posted 13 May 2011 - 02:52 PM
ERRRR...well it kinda fell off a little bit...Its back on again now..
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Posted 18 May 2011 - 07:55 PM
Wuvly mini! I really want mine on the road now. Not long I hope, need to get another pay rise first for another parking permit and insurance Lol
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Posted 20 May 2011 - 10:28 PM
Sooooo today Ive raised the ride hight by 1"and softened the dampers by 3 clicks. What!!!WHY??? I here you screem..... Well no I have not gone totally nuts....its because next weekend is the Thistle run from Blair Drummond Safari Park, up to Fort William. I live in Inverness so ive got a two hour motorway drive just to get to the start line, I figure the extra comfort will be nice. I will of course make the reverse adjustments before the actual run.
I also fitted new spark plugs and adjusted the timing slightly, reset the valve clearances to 16thou, set the mixture a tad leaner and adjusted the tickover. So now Haggis is just about ready for his first proper run after this Epic rebuild. Will take some pics on the run, Im sure a few nice minis will turn up.
I also fitted new spark plugs and adjusted the timing slightly, reset the valve clearances to 16thou, set the mixture a tad leaner and adjusted the tickover. So now Haggis is just about ready for his first proper run after this Epic rebuild. Will take some pics on the run, Im sure a few nice minis will turn up.
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Posted 23 May 2011 - 05:33 PM
Well after a decent run this weekend, I noticed a blow from the exhaust. Whiped off the LCB and yep! its shagged.... Ive welded it up a couple of times before and have been putting off the Phone call to Maniflow for as long as possible. But today was the day it all came to a head. I Made the call this morning and had a nice chat with them. Told them the full spec of the engine and carb, and then they suggested the optimum exhaust set up for my spec, which turns out to be a 1" 7/8 Freeflow LCB with the twin box side exit system. Hope to get it fitted this week ready for the Thistle run at the weekend.
Edited by AndyMiniMad., 23 May 2011 - 05:41 PM.
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