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 RT M2 1191 reborn (currently 651 views) |
| John_Campbell |
Posted on: June 17th, 2017, 09:18:04
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| Then lastly (ha!), fit the screens, which with a bit of judicious levering and a lot of washing up liquid, went in OK. I didn't realise how vital that rear hole access was until I stuck the rear screen in and discovered that one can no longer do anything easily in the boot. So time to start that lovely 1275 which has lain silent for the last six years. Timing, fuel, spark and maybe a touch of quick-start.....GO. Pop, bang, chudder, nope, won't run. Check everything and regap the plugs (again). Same. Tweak the timing back and forward. Same. Well to cut a long story short, I'd timed the dissy 180deg out. My excuse is that it had been 40 odd years since the last time and, being arrogant, I failed to read up on it and set it with the valves fully open (duh!). Bang, first time, runs easily, Phew! OH NO! there's no oil pressure. I had to prime the oil pump through the outlet pipe at least 3 times before it eventually got on board. Success, and doesn't she sound lovely. |
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| John_Campbell |
Posted on: June 17th, 2017, 09:56:06
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| After the front screen went in, and after a lot of research, I found some magic adhesive that will stick a mirror to glass forever. So I did and it wasn't until I was on my test run that I found that, yes it was pointing through the rear screen, but at a point 3 yards behind the Jem. So, no way it's coming off easily so I sawed it off and then found the magic gloop doesn't stick the plastic one I'd replaced it with, so had to make an ali plate to screw the plastic onto, to then stick it on lower down, phew. I bought some bullet door mirrors and found NS one just wouldn't come round far enough to catch the inside lane but I managed to find a super little stick-on convex one to fit. What other horror did I discover? Oh yes, after a test run I noticed that the fuel in the filter was 'bubbling'?? Oh, what could possibly make highly inflammable liquid bubble? Hmmm..... The fuel line is pretty close to the aftermarket exhaust and I suspected that it was hot enough to boil the fuel! So on went some exhaust wrap (horrible, terrible stuff) and fuel line heat protection. |
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| John_Campbell |
Posted on: June 17th, 2017, 10:37:33
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| Well I'm running out of things to tell you (Hurray I hear you say). So onto a mishmash of stuff. I mentioned that the original firewall had been replaced at some time by an ali plate, well it resulted in a shelf at the rear of the engine which sloped back and accumulated water when wet. I initially did a pilot drain hole through to what I thought was the wheelwell, but this was actually the interior. Not good. Then in a fit of idiosyncrasy (some would say idiocy) I made a 'self-priming syphon pump' to clear the water. You may spot the white pipes either side of the rear shelf. It works using string to suck the water into a tube which feeds a smaller tube in which, as the droplets fall, creates a vacuum which pulls the water though and hey presto it start to syphon. The good thing is, it doesn't stop when the vacuum is broken, as the string continues to feed the small tube. Silly but effective. At this stage I want to thank the makers of Seriously Strong Stuff glue and Silkoflex 221 without whom I would have had to resort to some really bad practices to stick my car together (Weetabix comes to mind for those of you who still hand wash). Boo to clear silicone sealant which doesn't stick to fibreglass or paint or any man made materials that I can find. Forgive me for the various sacrilegious acts that I've committed, including, amongst others, LED lights, electronic relays, and God forbid, reversing beepers (well my neck doesn't turn like it used to). Thanks again for all your great advice and to the club for their enthusiasm and help. Any questions? |
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| Graham Bichard |
| Posted on: June 17th, 2017, 15:28:07 |
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Car looks lovely John!
And on the road just in time for the good weather too.
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| Bent Larsen |
| Posted on: June 17th, 2017, 17:18:18 |
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Fine work and good to hear about problems along the way, it is usually passed over in silence.
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| John_Campbell |
| Posted on: June 17th, 2017, 17:40:24 |
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| Thanks Graham, and yes Bent, we don't usually hear of the hours of heartache that I'm sure we have all experienced. Of course I did learn a lot from hearing from others about specific issues, especially on this site. |
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| John_Campbell |
Posted on: June 19th, 2017, 09:25:18
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| Which reminds me of another little episode... I was lying under the engine one day (as you do) when I noticed a drip from the OS subframe rail, just below the brake pressure sensor. Well I confirmed that one of the four joints, all impossible to reach at this stage, was weeping. I must have spent half a day reaching, bending and manoeuvring to get them all nipped up. Pumped the brake...still there. After a slow cuppa, I went back and noticed that the clutch slave cylinder was wet around the dust cap Hurrah! It must be dripping onto the brake junction below. So new seals fitted and bled.... still there. Grrrrrrrrrr surely not an engine lift job? Another two cuppas later and I just happened to run my finger up the brake downpipe - wet! Ah ha, the exposed brake T piece was the culprit and took all of 10 seconds to nip up. |
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| John_Campbell |
Posted on: August 1st, 2017, 00:21:46
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| Spent the weekend at Old Buckenham Airshow in Norfolk and took the Jem along for its first show. It got a lot of interest and the Classic collection on the Sunday was extremely well attended. Even the 'Sally B' Flying Fortress flew over to have a look |
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| John_Campbell |
Posted on: September 4th, 2017, 16:16:56
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| Well I took RT M2 1191 down to the Classic Cars by the Lake on Sunday, near Bury St Edmunds and it was a real eye opener. Last year they displayed 600 cars and I bet this year there were even more. Everything from pre-war originals, through Hot Rods, to brand new super cars (even a new RR). It was a great day out and the Jem garnered loads of interest and many reminiscences. I was thrown in with the rest of the unclassifiables (not with a club, Replicas?) and was the only Jem to be seen. I got a really pleasant surprise at the end when she was awarded 3rd in class, even though I didn't even know I was being judged. Result! I was most pleased because the judges recognised the amount of blood sweat and tears that go into a build, and said so. |
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| John_Campbell |
Posted on: September 4th, 2017, 16:17:38
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| Loads of Minis, this is just one club of many that attended. |
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| Gary Marlow |
| Posted on: September 4th, 2017, 17:19:27 |
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| Looks like you were next to a Speedex Special so sort of related I suppose, (if it was a Marcos and not a Jem?). |
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| John_Campbell |
| Posted on: September 5th, 2017, 00:02:26 |
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| Yes and the one next to that was an aluminium bodied seven special beautifully fabricated by the owner, a really awesome build. |
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| John_Campbell |
Posted on: September 29th, 2017, 00:02:41
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Talk about a car being reborn, how does one describe a change of reg.? Maybe being renamed? Well the original number is now with its ancestral home, i.e. back with my brother in law where it originated on his first car (Mini), and I've got a new (period correct) number for RT M2 1191. Anyway, thanks to Allan Brown I now have a ticket for the Mini Action day @ Castle Combe on Saturday so will be able to show off the new reg. (to anyone who's interested).
Talking about interest, I've not had a lot of response on the site for purchasing her (see my "RT M2 1191 up for grabs" post) and it would be a travesty to have to consider Ebaying her to be snapped up by someone who's not appropriate (don't ask, you know what I mean). Anyway the Mini fans at CC should be OK don't you think? |
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| John_Campbell |
Posted on: October 2nd, 2017, 13:35:40
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| Great day out at Castle Combe Mini Action Day on Saturday, thanks to everyone who made me feel welcome. Well another 450 mile trouble free trip under her belt and I'm beginning to manage up to three hours without a knee stretch! I've never seen so many Minis in my life, and that's saying something at my age. A long but enjoyable outing and here, on track, you can see me sliding past Des Bennet's Marcos while we tried to negotiate these pesky Mini tailenders (not really, it's the parade lap). |
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| John_Campbell |
Posted on: October 2nd, 2017, 13:46:33
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There was a good turnout of our members with a load of Midases, Midasi, Midasae, well more than one Midas hidden behind the campervan as well (sorry no pic). Richard, Des, Roger and Kim proudly lined up their cars alongside 1191 for a showing that attracted a lot of interest. Not enough though to get a sale on mine  |
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