So glad to see such detailed info as you're working through this. I'd recommend moving the fuel filter before the pump, and also not using a plastic filter in the engine bay. I've done that and had the filter soften and detach while headed down the freeway at 65MPH...Fun times!
Thanks @JPMergens for the comment. My thinking was that as I bungle my way through the renovation work if and when things go wrong if I have covered in enough details I can backtrack and see where things went wrong!
Yes given the dire state of the mini after sitting so long it’s a wonder it started again. Today’s cars with their tech will never last as long as period classics. As soon as they stop software updates they will be useless.🤷♂️
WAY too much oil put in that dash pot on the carb , oil pressure , you should have cranked it longer . would have made sense when the head was off , to check crank bearings and big end shells . also check piston ring gap . i would have fitted a new oil pump as they dont cost much if i had stripped it that far . I suspect you are a hobbyist mechanic by your odd tool board behind you . but at least it running in a fashion .
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So glad to see such detailed info as you're working through this. I'd recommend moving the fuel filter before the pump, and also not using a plastic filter in the engine bay. I've done that and had the filter soften and detach while headed down the freeway at 65MPH...Fun times!
Thanks @JPMergens for the comment. My thinking was that as I bungle my way through the renovation work if and when things go wrong if I have covered in enough details I can backtrack and see where things went wrong!
Will move the filter tho. Thanks
Nice one good to hear it running
I really did expect the engine to be dead! So very happy I managed to resurrect it!
@MiniJay250 worth all the work when you hear them start
Nice one Jay 👍🏼
Cheers I did shock myself!
@@samday2585cheers I was surprised I had convinced myself I was in for an engine rebore!
Good news, Hard to kill an A series but I can't wait to see this tried with a Tesla sat 20 years in the future!
Yes given the dire state of the mini after sitting so long it’s a wonder it started again. Today’s cars with their tech will never last as long as period classics. As soon as they stop software updates they will be useless.🤷♂️
WAY too much oil put in that dash pot on the carb , oil pressure , you should have cranked it longer . would have made sense when the head was off , to check crank bearings and big end shells . also check piston ring gap . i would have fitted a new oil pump as they dont cost much if i had stripped it that far . I suspect you are a hobbyist mechanic by your odd tool board behind you . but at least it running in a fashion .
Cheers, yes just a tinkerer, learning stuff by doing and hoping for the best. Thanks for the advice.