[Mini] Help with no start on my Mini
Frits Schouten
fritss at ps.gen.nz
Fri Aug 24 02:12:51 MDT 2012
I sure did.
And before the certification the inspector demanded to see the sub-frame
before it was painted. He wanted to make sure the welding was done to a very
high standard. I suppose he wanted this because it was not done by a
professional company.
It passed with flying colours.
On this photo you can see the cert plate fitted to the left hand side in the
engine bay:
https://picasaweb.google.com/108332542367727226630/Mini?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCLXfnZOepIjXXA&feat=directlink#5779584337628500802
Oh, and I'm currently building a new house in the Bay of Islands. You can
follow the progress here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/108332542367727226630/TheHouse?authkey=Gv1sRgCKb46tjOsb6QBw
Here is where we live right now, but not for long I hope, with the house
nearly finished.
https://picasaweb.google.com/108332542367727226630/TheShed02?authkey=Gv1sRgCJyKq_XJga_UvQE#
Umm, I'm going a bit off topic here I think :-)
Cheers,
Frits.
On Thu, 23 Aug 2012 22:54:36 +0200, Anne wrote
> Hi Frits,
>
> Did you make the frame yourself?
>
> I'm a bit less sinful and have MINI parts installed :)
>
> (Yes I won't be 100% BMW free when the Van's back on the road,
> although I'm not sure if Eaton counts)
>
> Anne.
> --
>
> Op 22-8-2012 21:48, Frits Schouten schreef:
> > I don't need that anymore. I've done the ultimate sin and replaced the Mini
> > engine with a 1300 Suzuki GTI engine.
> > Photos of the conversion can be found here:
> >
https://picasaweb.google.com/108332542367727226630/Mini?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCLXfnZOepIjXXA&feat=directlink
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Frits.
> >
> > On Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:19:57 -0700, Patrick Opsahl wrote
> >> Thanks Frits and Richard! Tracked it down to inside the dizzy.
> >> Additionally, I found a troubleshooting guide on line that was very
> >> helpful by Doug Lawson. Here is the link:
> >>
> >> http://home.mindspring.com/~purlawson/files/LucasPointsIgnitions.pdf
> >>
> >> It turns out to be a bad condenser. I will put in new points while
> >> I am at it. When an extra $100 comes my way I will switch to Petronics.
> >>
> >> I am thankful it happened while parked in the garage!
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