[Spridgets] Gasket issue

[brian]

This is my first mini, and I screwed it up because I don't know jack
about Minis. I converted an automatic 1275 block to replace the very
tired manual 998.  In doing so, I removed all provisions for crankcase
breathing other than the valve cover. The 1275 gearbox was vented and
the 998 block was vented.  The first time I got it to highway speed I
put out quite the smokescreen.  I fixed that by venting where the
manual blocking plate was, but I've got another issue. I'm hoping it's
the timing cover, and planning to replace that with a vented cover.
Blowby doesn't seem too bad, and the rocker cover is vented directly
into the air cleaners.

On the plus side, it's fast, and real fun to drive.  With the anemic
engine in it, I couldn't see what the big deal was.  It was a very
boring car to drive compared to my Bugeye.  That's no longer the case.
Now I need to fix the oil leaks, and find the 5-10 remaining rattles
in the cockpit.

Brian

On Wed, Dec 14, 2016 at 8:13 PM, CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Remember that the rings have to seat... Until some run in, there will be
> blowby causing excess pressure in the crankcase.Try putting a Judson on a
> freshly rebuild engine and then count the leaks!
>
> Kent
>
> On Wed, Dec 14, 2016 at 6:55 PM, brian via Spridgets
> <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>
>> I think it should just but up to the seal, but I'm the guy that is
>> considering renaming his Elf (a Mini variant) after the Exxon Valdez.
>> I put a new 1275 in a few weeks ago, and I've been plagued with a
>> leak, but not near the rear seal.  I'd be interested in seeing your
>> picture.
>> Brian
>>
>> On Wed, Dec 14, 2016 at 11:22 AM, Mike Rambour via Spridgets
>> <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> > Really stupid question
>> > Assembling the gearbox to the bottom of a 1275 (Mini Cooper not
>> > Spridget) and the gasket hangs over the rear seal.  Do I need to trim it ?
>> > Or somehow force it over the rear seal ?
>> >
>> > I took a pic and can post it if it helps and I know it's not Spridget
>> > but it's close enough someone here will know
>> >
>> > Mike
>> >
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