Development
During 1985 which was nearly 25 years after the original four star wheel mini concept, the idea was applied to rear wheel drive applications when David Hiron was approached by British trial car champion Julian Fack to solve the problem of persistent diff. Read more
Over the last few years we have developed this gear kit to be the ultimate for the rod change gearbox! Although there are many advantages to using a straight cut gears, often their disadvantages outweigh the advantages....
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More and more people are building highly modified Minis, some with engine conversions, others fitting items such as the Mini Spares 8 Port, all these parts can make fitting a speedo cable drastically difficult, and with limited availability of the correct combination of speedometer worm....
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Borg & Beck is a name synonymous around the world with high quality clutches.
Recently, an American website had the following text.
Over the past few years some company’s are claiming to be selling Borg & Beck clutch kits and pieces. These are not boxed Borg & Beck. Read more
Fitting Minispares electronic dizzys ADU5789MS 998cc 1982 to 1993 A+ ballast type ignition Read more
Fitting Minispares electronic dizzys
GEU930MS,
12G2140MS,
BAU1962MS
1959 to 1982 non ballast type ignition
The red wire should be connected to the positive side of the coil and the black wire to the negative side. The wire that was connected to the points can be taped back to the main harness out of the way. Read more
We found this fantastic article by 540 Rat on the Speedtalk Blog about "I-Beam or H-Beam – which rod is best?"
I do NOT sell connecting rods, so I have no vested interest in what rods people choose to use. But, there is so much misinformation, misunderstanding and confusion about connecting rod design, that I’ve put together a brief overview for those who are interested in knowing the Engineering FACTS, rather than relying on the incorrect info that is so common on the Internet and elsewhere. Read more
We have been evaluating latest type alloy water pumps as some racers and engine builders have been experiencing cavitation or air bubbles in the engine. Read more
Table of straight cut gear sets. Read more
1950s design with 1990s engineering and technology - originally done by the inimitable Davc Hirons at Trannex, now under the EVO banner at Mini Spares Centre (www.minispares.com) following their buy-out of all the Mini/Sprite Trannex products some years back now. The only real similarity to the old Salisbury is the 'plate type' design - purely because it gives maximum frictional area, therefore most effective performance. Read more
List of Vehicle Registration Letters Read more
GAM107 = R/H Flat Glass
GAM107C = RH Convex Glass
GAM108 = L/H Flat Glass
GAM108C = RH Convex Glass
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CZH3521 DIE CAST PLINTH FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
1) Drill two 6.5mm holes in the door skin at 55mm centres (N.B. Ensure that the screws will not foul the window mechanism or glass)
2) Locate the plastic grommet bosses fully into the drilled holes ensuring that the grommet is flush with the door skin.
3) Locate the die-cast plinth on the gromrnet and secure using the two coarse threaded self-tapping screws provided.
4) Locate the plastic fixing plate on the plinth and secure using the two fine threaded self-tapping screw's provided.
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The Tex Universal Door Mirror can be fitted to a wide range of cars and light vans without having to remove door panels, by following the instructions outlined below:
With the aid of a second person, locate a clear unobstructed position for the door mirror when viewed from the driving seat. Read more
A yes denotes that a mixing formula is available in the finish indicated.
A no in any column indicates that at time of printing, no mixing formula was available.
A 'v' signifies that colour variants are available in our Half Hour Lacquer product
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A yes denotes that a mixing formula is available in the finish indicated.
A no in any column indicates that at time of printing, no mixing formula was available.
A 'v' signifies that colour variants are available in our Half Hour Lacquer product
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Crankshafts identification can be confusing as many were converted from the main forgings by British Leyland to produce replacements or alternatives from about 1969 on.
This is evident when a crankshaft has the main forging number machined off and a new number stamped or etched over the original numbers. Part numbers were sometimes allocated using the Stamping number, such as 12G1683 on a 12G1505 forging but then superseded by part number 8G2740. Read more
REMOTE CHANGE
Remove original gearstick. Fit Quickstick with original plastic collar, spring and spring retainer, grease well and refit with new spacer. Place flange downwards using longer 5/16” UNC capscrews. Read more
New Brake Discs
Thoroughly clean the new discs with a solvent degreaser such as brake cleaner or cellulose thinners to prevent pad contamination, then follow the following procedure to bed the new brakes in.
1. Perform several light stops (‘snubs’) on the first lap using progressively higher pedal pressure and braking force from higher speeds. Read more
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