Classic Mini 42 years in a barn - Part 6

[@josephbaggott253]

So cool to see it running. Spark plugs took me by surprise - love the upgrade

[@windyworm]

Good old Haynes Manuals! Before the Internet, there was Haynes!

[@nickaxe771]

Good work man....Hynes is my bible. Just looked at new body shells.....£12 to £16k.

[@rreqas]

Cool

[@ClassicMinishorts]

ACDodd mentioned to me that with modern fuels you want it to slow slightly. Staying the same is still a little rich apparently.

[@Oh-Jay52]

i had an 850 , JWT 660 V , It got a replacement 1000cc from a van and helped slightly over the 850's 34 hp

[@EILONadiv]

Powerfull rebuild!!! Is it the original engine?! Wish i had found a mini to rebuild And an mk1 ford escort rs 1600 Or an mk1 ford escort rs mexico

[@RustyRobz]

yes matching numbers

[@gomerdubs]

Where did you buy your fancy flashing light units to check its soarking . Ps enjoying the vids . I too have just bought a 72 mk3 mini

[@RustyRobz]

Hi just from Amazon £15. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08C7RZL59?psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ct_SCR2JW94V4CGTP1QA1VR

[@gomerdubs]

@RustyRobz thanks 😊

[@Paul-dz6fs]

In regards the therostat housing, did you use sealant ? .. Blue Hylomar is always used, or as we knew it in Unipart times GGC102 :)

[@RustyRobz]

Thanks I thought that might be the problem. Also it came with 2 flimsy paper gaskets maybe I should have used both?

[@Paul-dz6fs]

@@RustyRobz there are 2 gaskets supplied due to different spacing of the stud holes. As long as the gasket fits correctly over the studs, then you have the right gasket. I hope this helps.

[@Oh-Jay52]

is that a leaking bypass hose ? that silly tiny piece unfer thermostat housing ?

[@RustyRobz]

Will have a look thanks!

[@Paul-dz6fs]

Haynes manuals were always wrong. Always start at 2.5 turns, this is the SU settings. Ex BL trained mechanic.