i agree Sir Dan, plug wire length doesn't really matter, i have used long Gm truck wires(made in USA) on my mini, those are solid wires, i mix match it with my original blue wires but still the mini runs ok, the one wire that i mentioned that is arc-ing is the blue plug wire which i believe is made in mainland china. but the GM truck wires that im using right now is solid. yes it's not meant for minis but it works just great / length doesnt matter at all, these plug wires are not like garden hoses that if one has small hole it gives out less water or less pressure, haaaay purist!!!! wires are wires!!

Check your local Autozone to see if they have a generic kit set. The coil end and the spark plug ends are almost all standard, so the only issue is that the diameter of the wire fit into the holes in the distributor cap. It doesn't even have to be a 4-cylinder set - 6 or 8 will do: you just save the extras for later. Minis do not require the 90 degree spark plug caps - straight boots will do. 

Depending on the set, the plug boots can be slid back, the metal end terminal removed and reinstalled on the wire cut shorter. Not difficult at all. Typically the end clips have a tooth that needs to puncture into the wire core for electrical contact.

The purist may either want all the wires the same length (at the speed the spark moves, different lengths don't make a difference), or tailor them to make a nice, clean install where they don't touch anything (I'm on this side).

Dennis if you saw a picture of his mismatched wires you would.

On my end I do have a budget for a brand new complete set but still looking for ways to save ofcourse. I'm doing my own math to see how much I'd need to spend on top of it Alex. Kind of worries me I'd spend close to a new set after adding new parts to go with your set, shipping and rebuilding it. But I understand more demand for few supply. Other dude needs to chill out if he got no money in the first place. Can't even figure out if his car really runs smooth or not (which he always claim) but has his spark plug wires arcing. I just don't get it. 

The closest you may come up with are a set for a 75> MG Midget or Triumph Spitfire. I thought you were a MM customer ?

Sir J,are there any quality ready made plug wires available in Autozone for classic minis? i need one soon, i suspect my current set of wires is arc-ing.

"Dude, you couldn't be arsed to claim a free dizzy so the chances of you ponying up £240 plus shipping is absolutely zero." 

He didn't want a free HIF carb or new plug wires either... 

I believe the 240 pounds was for the parts. Shipping would be extra.
As a comparison, check what our host has to offer: www.minimania.com/part/C-AJJ4028/Austin-Mini-Brake-Conversion-Kit-Drum-To-Disc-s

Gift horse and all that....

240 QUID shipping=376.78 USD???????? WOW!!!!  omg!!!! no thanks, i'll back out in a heartbeat!!!  i'm still ok with my drum brake...doesn't make my mini stand on it's nose but it sure stops it when needed...saved my life many times!

Dude, you couldn't be arsed to claim a free dizzy so the chances of you ponying up £240 plus shipping is absolutely zero.

do you have two sir A? im interested to have one(pair)

Message sent Alex. Thanks! My 7" disc brakes need to be retired soon.

Two sets of 7.5s to choose from - email me.

7.5 front disc brakes set for my 10" wheels. If you have a set not being used, I'll buy it from ya. San Diego, CA 92126

Here is a real long shot.

Back in the early 70s I had a bike rack that held the bikes in a horizontal position with the front wheel turned 90 degrees. It was a gutter mount style rack.

I do not remember the UK manufacturer. I only saw one other one like that. It also fit an MGB.

I would love to find one.

Terry

I've had three 78 MINIs....no sunroofs....twit

i have the 78 British Leyland spanking Special,  77-78 minis came out with Sun roof, mine has.

 a 78 British Leyland without sunroof is a fake mini.

how about a 1978 British Leyland Mini brochure? I'd like to see what my car looked like before they changed the colour, wheels, interior....,

cheers,

Abel

I have one somewhere 69 MKIIS I'll have a dig around

I did just now.

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