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Post by thejinx on Oct 4, 2008 16:15:53 GMT 1
All parts finally arrived from mini sport (wrong rotor arm) got one of ebay. put on new plugs new dizzy cap new rotor arm, HT leads and vacuam advance pipe. It will not start i do have points and the other bit in there to go. I dont know how to do that and i dont know if they are the problem. Any kind gent or lady who would like to come to Pontardawe and have a look and maybe put those bits on PLEEEEEEEEEEASE. I have been off the road for two weeks here. i am having withdrawal symptoms ive started to shake and ive taken to sitting in the mini praying for something to happen. TAKE PITY ON ME FOR THE LOVE OF GOD HELP MEEEEEEEEEEEEE
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Post by thejinx on Oct 4, 2008 17:41:13 GMT 1
that would be brilliant i shall have the brews on PM on its way with address cheers phil
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Post by thejinx on Oct 5, 2008 16:39:40 GMT 1
cheers to phil for coming up to look at my mini today, got it started but it just wouldnt pic up on the revs.. lots of head scratching hopefully be on the road soon.
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ljonez
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Post by ljonez on Oct 5, 2008 18:24:21 GMT 1
split in the vacume advance pipe?
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Post by thejinx on Oct 5, 2008 18:28:55 GMT 1
brand new put on the other day unless its not sealed each end properly
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ljonez
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Post by ljonez on Oct 5, 2008 18:34:55 GMT 1
ah ok, umm dash pot oil? points gap?
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Post by sarah415 on Oct 5, 2008 19:03:19 GMT 1
agree with you lj,sounds like lack of dash pot oil.had the same symptoms as mine...DEAN
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Post by dai9fxey on Oct 5, 2008 19:46:55 GMT 1
Mixture sounds to be too weak.
Make sure you've got a piston spring in the dashpot, just in case.
You never know.
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Post by thejinx on Oct 6, 2008 19:58:21 GMT 1
Phil has been up and all the things listed above are in order. He thinks it is the fuel pump, as the car has to be turned over a fair view times before it ticks over but then only for a few seconds. It is as if the car is running on the small bit of fuel sat in the carb and then nothing else is coming through and it cuts out. Spoke to a mate of mine he thinks it could be the needle. this is getting harder. Phil if you tried to leave me a txt message earlier i lost it. I am not back tuesday or wednesday until late so this will have to go on hold yet again, my wife will be in though. By the way you have been brilliant so cheers
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mallet
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Post by mallet on Oct 9, 2008 21:27:11 GMT 1
Hi Guys
Where do we start,
1.Is the jet bent due to engine movement (su only)
2.check float aint stuck or punctured and needle valve aint sticking
3.crankcase breather pipe might be split
4.Condenser fault
5.check carb needle has'nt come loose and dropped out, blocking jet
6.Dead Petrol
7.weak or worn fuel pump
8.Blocked or pinched fuel pipe
9. are the points shorting out on dizzy
10. timing
Try some of these
hope it helps
Mallet
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Post by thejinx on Oct 12, 2008 17:55:54 GMT 1
it turned out to be the points and condensor, which i have now changed, ;D chuffed as i have never done that before ;D ;D. i am on the road again ;D ;D. Here is the next problem  , i have a new steering wheel and do not have a socket big enough. If i drive out to you Is anyone out there able to lend me one for a couple of mins.  |
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Post by irishstick on Oct 12, 2008 18:11:19 GMT 1
ive got one, but im in newport,,,,  |
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Post by janetthompson on Oct 12, 2008 18:12:44 GMT 1
what size ? Maybe Deano has 1, we're a bit closer
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Post by thejinx on Oct 12, 2008 18:14:38 GMT 1
OK, I work in Newport, Hartridge High School. Although i get the jist that you work away. I could pick it up use it over night and bring it back folowing day if you are happy with that
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Post by irishstick on Oct 12, 2008 18:25:00 GMT 1
OK, I work in Newport, Hartridge High School. Although i get the jist that you work away. I could pick it up use it over night and bring it back folowing day if you are happy with that yeah cool as,, i,l leave it with my misses for you to pick up, no sweat, i,l pm you my post code, mobile, like everybody on here nos it anyway!!!! im around the corner from heartridge |
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Post by thejinx on Oct 12, 2008 18:28:33 GMT 1
dont know what size i will check.
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Post by irishstick on Oct 12, 2008 18:35:43 GMT 1
i do, pm sent!!!!  |
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Post by thejinx on Oct 12, 2008 18:39:14 GMT 1
it looks like a 33 to 35 mm nut. I have a 32 spanner and that doesnt fit so i measured it with a tape but hanging through the window is not recommended for accuracy.
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Post by thejinx on Oct 12, 2008 18:42:01 GMT 1
irish, cheers for that, Janet do you have one. if yo are closer i could just pop up tomorrow night if thats ok.
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Post by irishstick on Oct 12, 2008 18:43:12 GMT 1
inch and 5eights mate |
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, i have a new steering wheel and do not have a socket big enough. If i drive out to you Is anyone out there able to lend me one for a couple of mins. 
