1989 Mini Racing Green [picture heavy]
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Carbs on for the first time. Haven't set them up yet so seem to run remarkably well. There is some leaking from the right carb fuel line when idling, Dad thinks it might be because we have a mechanical pump and might have to go electric so it stops pumping fuel when the pressure builds. Any ideas?
Carbs on for the first time. Haven't set them up yet so seem to run remarkably well. There is some leaking from the right carb fuel line when idling, Dad thinks it might be because we have a mechanical pump and might have to go electric so it stops pumping fuel when the pressure builds. Any ideas?
Twin SU's look great, but will make less power that a single 1 3/4 and more fiddly to set up. Twin SU's came with black plastic spacers as standard. Used to run a 1340 cc on a single 1 3/4 with a torque master inlet, as gave up with twin 1 1/2's. Looks a great car, just keep the rust at bay and all will be good for a long time. Sadly the only bit that doesnt rust is the glass. I had a '61 mk 1 and in those days, Austin used to foam fill the sill and the sills never had rot, even when I restored it when 30 yrs old. Do miss my old car.
We're not worried about power at the end of the day. It's a 998 with less than 50bhp. It does feel willing though. As I said it's smiles per hour rather than miles power. Hearing those twins sucking air brought a big smile to my face.
Good to hear so many peoples stories though, keep 'em coming!
Good to hear so many peoples stories though, keep 'em coming!
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