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Oct 8, 2017 03:20PM | LowGear | Edited: Oct 8, 2017 03:23PM |
Oct 5, 2017 07:31AM | helpmymini | |
Oct 3, 2017 09:05AM | Minimike1 | |
Oct 1, 2017 03:58PM | dklawson | |
Oct 1, 2017 02:33PM | Spitz | |
Oct 1, 2017 09:59AM | LowGear | |
Oct 1, 2017 05:09AM | Dan Moffet | |
Sep 30, 2017 05:55PM | LowGear | |
Sep 30, 2017 03:16PM | specialist | Edited: Sep 30, 2017 06:51PM |
Sep 30, 2017 02:59PM | LowGear | |
Sep 26, 2017 01:28PM | specialist | |
Sep 26, 2017 12:20PM | Dan Moffet | |
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Sep 26, 2017 09:20AM | LowGear | |
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Sep 26, 2017 09:13AM | LowGear | Edited: Sep 26, 2017 09:16AM |
Sep 26, 2017 04:35AM | Dan Moffet |
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It's a 1964 1275 Cooper S with dry suspension.
The brake booster was moved inside a long time ago.
The carbs were super cleaned by an expert on the mainland and haven't had two gallons of fuel ran through them. We did have problems with too much fuel pressure when we first fitted the Facet pump but put an adjustable regulator up in the engine compartment.
I'm returning the plastic bodied fuel filter because I just a bit concerned about broken stuff and gasoline leaked all over the boot. I like the glass filter systems too but we're back to the ghost of broken fuel parts in the boot. I play with small tractors and the glass bowels will also show you water in the fuel. Better to find it there rather than on a steep slope with an unconscious machine.
The rear wiper was easy. The triple front wiper whipped me and I went to a dual speed twin wiper with parking.
A couple of ideas that have come to me are A. neopreme wetsuit and II. bubblewrap. I'm concerned about heat though. I'd just lay it back there maybe zip tied to the battery anchor. I've mounted a few items with sections of garden hose and zip ties as well. I'll have a better idea of the limitations or hazards once the engine has ran for an hour or two and see if it's warm to the touch. It did go some 5000 miles just laying back there stuck in an inner tube.
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I have never used the metal filters supplied with the Facet pumps. I have had good luck using the glass/metal filters available from the "bling" section of the local parts store. Those filters use a replaceable plastic mesh screen to keep dirt out of the pump. The glass body lets you see how much crud is in the filter so you know when to change the element.
As you work through replacing the hoses, I suggest you also check and see what pressure the fuel is AT the carbs. Facet sells pumps in many pressure ranges. The previous owner who installed the pump in your car may or may not have chosen the right one. You want the pressure at the carbs to be close to 3 PSI at the MAX.
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My car sat for 20 years then ran with new plastic and rubber pieces. I have faith.
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No Dan....wont be doing that again...lol...what a schmuck
Is this a Cooper S or Cooper with S engine?
I noticed no brake booster and the control box/regulator on the inner wing
"Everybody should own a MINI at some point, or you are incomplete as a human being" - James May
"WET COOPER", Partsguy1 (Terry Snell of Penticton BC ) - Could you send the money for the unpaid parts and court fees.
Ordered so by a Judge
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I'm thinking just a $6 throw away every couple of years plastic fuel filter right after the Tee where the twin tank lines come together. I'm hoping I can get them cleaned out without pulling them. One side or the other can challenge a persons religious commitments to good and proper English.
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i speak good engrish! But my accent is horrible! Lol
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The rocker assembly looked so good I just trickled some oil on everything with a straw and my cheeks. With the new battery I expected it to jump right up but I had to rock it back and forth in 4th a couple of times (***Pun Alert*** This is what we profanely call "Not The Best Start"). No plugs in and it spun up oil pressure in about 10 seconds. Plugs in and no cough or choke. Half a straw of gas in each SU and I got a cough. Hence no fuel - The next adventure.
Siphon the tank out. Do some compressed air. Install a filter (suggestions ?) and Sir Robert should be your mother's brother.
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"Everybody should own a MINI at some point, or you are incomplete as a human being" - James May
"WET COOPER", Partsguy1 (Terry Snell of Penticton BC ) - Could you send the money for the unpaid parts and court fees.
Ordered so by a Judge
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