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finally off the engine stand!

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May-10-2008 01:28PM BRG Mini   839159
May-10-2008 01:22PM Mart!   839158
May-10-2008 11:22AM Miniflyboy   839152
May-10-2008 10:25AM mini_fly Edited: May-10-2008 10:28AM   839146
May-10-2008 10:05AM Mart!   839144
May-10-2008 09:59AM rotbox   839142
May-10-2008 09:44AM Mart!   839140
May-10-2008 06:43AM Dr Mini   839117
May-10-2008 06:36AM pint   839116
May-09-2008 08:51PM Cheleker   839085
May-09-2008 02:56PM Mart!   839048
May-09-2008 02:05PM macmanron   839039
May-09-2008 01:28PM Mart!   839033
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BRG Mini
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Posted: May-10-2008 01:28PM Reply

Looks great Mart!!  Makes me miss my engine (off being rebuilt).

willy

Mart!
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Posted: May-10-2008 01:22PM Reply

good god... the bruins... gahhhh.

the seal isnt installed, i must make a note not to forget to put it on  a friend has the special tool, but otherwise i was thinking of making one out of a block of wood.

 






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Miniflyboy
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Posted: May-10-2008 11:22AM Reply

Looks great Mart!

It looks like you dont have the rear seal installed yet, if you have the seal tool with the protective sleeve, that is the easiest way to install it. If not tape up the primary gear splines with some masking tape, just over the edge of the seal surface (so you can get the tape back out) and carefully install to not bend the seal lip back as it slides over the primary gear.

Also when you install the engine, when tilted the tappet cover with the breather on it gets in the way, much easier to leave it off until the engine is installed.

Great job, you will enjoy it a LOT more than the 998!

Cheers, Andy

 

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mini_fly
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Posted: May-10-2008 10:25AM
Edited:  May-10-2008 10:28AM 		Reply

Like the color scheme Mart, just wondering why you did not go with Habs colors, Eh?

They look more like a Bruins colors.  Did you lose a bet with someone?

Henry

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Posted: May-10-2008 10:05AM Reply

yeah, i've been thinking about doing that, especially since the car its going in already has a good 998 in it and is used daily... since it IS my first build, i'm expecting some problems!

 






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Posted: May-10-2008 09:59AM Reply
Another suggestion is to put the radiator on it, the carbs, exhaust etc.., hook it to a fuel pump and a can of petrol and fire it up on the floor.  Put a piece of carpet under it and hook up the oil gauge also, you might want to hook a muffler to it too.  Saves a lot of trouble if there is a problem.

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Posted: May-10-2008 09:44AM Reply

thanks for the good suggestions, keep em coming!

reminds i need a new speedo cable...

couple of other pics:

 






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Posted: May-10-2008 06:43AM Reply
Another suggestion is to make sure you put the speedo cable on the gearbox side before you install the engine.  Much easier to do on the bench than after the engine is in situ.

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Posted: May-10-2008 06:36AM Reply
Best of luck Mart, it looks great. I too recently built my first motor -- the satisfaction of going through all the work and seeing a beautiful end result is priceless. The tweaking is a bit frustrating. 

 
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Posted: May-09-2008 08:51PM Reply
A suggestion: even if you install the engine with the radiator off (I don't), trial fit it before the engine goes back in. Sometimes the spacing on the tropical fans needs a little fine tuning. It's much easier to do so on the bench than in the car...after you've tried to start it and find that the fan is hitting the shroud!

Mart!
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Posted: May-09-2008 02:56PM Reply

i sure hope so too! it was my first engine (of any kind) rebuild...

specs;

1275 S block +040, SW5 cam, Hypatec pistons, ford BB ARP rod bolts, EN40 crank, ported 940 head, isky springs, rimflow valves, Winsor 1.5 rocker, rebuilt stock tranny, stock clutch, orange diaphragm, MED lightened flywheel (road weight) and back plate... 

 






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Posted: May-09-2008 02:05PM Reply
Looks nice and clean, hope all goes well with it.

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Posted: May-09-2008 01:28PM Reply

i'm wating for the flywheel to be balanced, it should be installed and dialed in for MME! (knock on wood)

 


 






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Mini Cooper Part-NME2003 K&N INDUCTION KIT - COOPER 'S' - High Gloss Red Finish K&N Cold Air Intake System with K&N's high flow filter offers increased air volume and velocity combined with excellent Filtration. Designed to increase horsepower and acceleration, this filter is wa [ More Info]

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Mini Cooper Part-NMS5201 FRONT CASTER CAMBER ADJUSTMENT - FOR USE WITH COILOVERS Adjustable front camber and caster plates give you adjustability to fine tune your suspension. This unit replaces the factory upper strut tops and allows accurate adjustment on an alignment turntable [ More Info]

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Mini Cooper Part-NMB2041 WILWOOD BIG BRAKE KIT- DRILLED AND SLOTTED A Big Brake Kit to fit stock OE 16" and 17" wheels (some may require spacers, including S-lites). Designed for the track, this brake kit greatly increases stopping power while reducing fade.

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