Martin Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Hi, its now a year that I dismantled the engine of the GT6 detecting all the damage The car is still sleeping, however first signs show up entailing work for the wintertime. I like the winter in the workshop Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Hi, its now a year that I dismantled the engine of the GT6 detecting all the damage The car is still sleeping, however first signs show up entailing work for the wintertime. I like the winter in the workshop Martin Crankshaft done then Engine build coming up. Me too..... eventually. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 As it is cold outside in the garage, more bits and pieces put together in the warm basement. Yes in Germany they will call me a "Warmduscher". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick B. Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Looks very familiar Which chokes are you using? Cheers Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 Hi Nick, I choosed 30mm chokes. However there is a rolling road nearby, this will then tell. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick B. Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Hi Nick, I choosed 30mm chokes. However there is a rolling road nearby, this will then tell. Martin Interesting - probably a good choice. No reason to go to big unless the head has been seriously flowed. Which fuelpump are you running? I plan to go red-top / filterking route, but hasn't really decided yet. Will probably choke the spit with 27MM chokes. Just gotta find them first, For some reason all the dellortos I have is supplied with 32MM chokes, which is next to useless on a spit engine. Cheers Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 the show must go on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 the show must go on Ah, cam bearings Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 what is the fault? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 what is the fault? ?? is there one? Cam follower upside down? , full lift at TDC? Not sure about alloy front-plates myself...... or vernier sprockets - but that's just me. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 It was late in the evening and I used the exhaust instead of the inlet of the 1st cylinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 It was late in the evening and I used the exhaust instead of the inlet of the 1st cylinder So you did..... I'd have kept quiet about that - but thanks for the tip - I have to do this soon (maybe) Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 We've all dome it. Mine even went in to the car like that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 new front sealing block was 1,5mm too thick Again a quality issue with new parts..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted December 23, 2011 Author Share Posted December 23, 2011 and here we go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Nearly ready to go then Scary background...... the infernal vibrating biscuit tin Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted December 24, 2011 Author Share Posted December 24, 2011 ... oh yes in the meantime there is again tin present. Its an Innocenti B39 My son bought it appr. 4 years aogo for his 14th birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 So now the engine with T9 gearbox and the cylinder head is in the car. I tried to trial fit the Weber DCOE´s. hmmmm. First I decided that I do not need any heating in th GT6. Second I was pi..ed that the KN filters need room and I have to work on the bulkhead. I love it. Too late now to hammer in the garage. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 As the Mini of my son is in the paint shop, I completed the front suspension, so that when the shell comes back, we can roll it. Otherwise it would block the GT6 in the workshop . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Cooper S brakes? Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 yes, the Innocenti Mini Cooper 1300 (B39) is an Italian version of the Cooper S. Twin HS2, 11 stud head with bigger valves, close ratio gearbox, 7,5" disk brakes ... Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 little steps forward. The custom made speedo cable. I first tried an angle drive, but not enough room. People here call this solution "swan neck". fits nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 That looks nice - not seen it done like that before. Do they give a good guarantee of cable life? Cheers Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 Nick, its (East) German quality, it will last forever. Just got the bill, they made this complete new cable for app 45GBP inc. VAT and postal charges. Company is called Taflexa. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 (edited) :yucky: :yucky: :yucky: :yucky: Why do we do that? Isn´t collecting stamps a wonderful hobby? I think I will have a beer first . At least the background is wonderful colourful. Edited May 11, 2012 by Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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