UK Spec 1300 '67

[mymedusa]

nice project brewsy, the 1285cc has alot of potential ( testet it alot 250HP and 293NM up to 1,8 bar). it's strong (thick wall cylinders, small bore, big valves in compare to bore and stroke, has alot of cooling area, low rotating mass and that all in stock, +strong con rods) only sideeffect is the piston rings are not optimal for that what the basic engine can do but thats only a problem if you use the potential rpm range that engine have (6500++rpm peak hp)
i would not lightening stuff just ballancing. dual valve springs , cromo push rods and if you wand lighter lifters ( i use scat so kinda stock weight) the other thing is, it is off boost a lame duck ( around 100nm of torque) so i would use a not too big turbo

questions:
-what is your goal in HP, torque, rpm
- efi, carbs so what you wanne use as manifold
- intercooled
-what fuel you wanne use
-which transmission

[brewsy]

nice project brewsy,

Thanks although its still 'idea' talk at the moment.

questions:
-what is your goal in HP, torque, rpm
- efi, carbs so what you wanne use as manifold
- intercooled
-what fuel you wanne use
-which transmission

Goal is 200BHP+. RPM = lots!!
The reason I want to lighten everything is to maximise revs. I know that shortens the life of the motor but this will entirely be for my fun! And ive already thought and spoken to others about using a steel 'girdle' to keep the bottom end together.
EFI for sure. No clue exactly why but I like the look and features of the Australian Haltech ECU's so fancy giving it a go
Manifolds right now I like the look of the ones that currently have the 3 positions for the injectors. Would make it easier to use low injectors for normal running and then add (or switch) to the high set for high RPM.
In the UK were pretty much limited to petrol from the pumps at the garages although were moving to E10 fuels soon
Transmission will probably be whatever is in the car to start with. As there wont be a lot of torque I wouldn't expect to kill it immediately so will see what happens when I get it built.

[brewsy]

Exhaust was blowing too much to ignore so this weekend (a national holiday in the UK) instead of sitting in the sun I hid in the garage.

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That was the exhaust and then as youd expect it turned out the leak/rust was in BOTH of the heat exchangers. MEH
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Which was a first for me with the car actually getting IN to my garage since Ive been renting it!! 

So of course once up in the air the list of 'to do's instantly grew 
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Oil seal has obviously gone

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WHY would the previous owner put so much grease on the input shaft

[brewsy]

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Reckon the gearbox mounts need replacing...

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BOTH gaiters knackered.

Rear brake flexible hose ends looked corroded.
Heater cable screw things snapped.

And the Suez boat thing means there are no 180mm old style clutches in the UK!!
Ive got a NEW style 180mm clutch brand new if anyone wants to do a swap??

[brewsy]

Fitted these today
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Koni classic red shock absorbers
p/n: 80-1787

As I'm looking for more 'control' over the front wheels than a sporty ride I set them to softest.
Will have to take the scales to my garage but was amazed at the difference in wheel weight, with my calibrated arms, comparing my BRM reps. with a 175/50 tyre to a stock steel with 155!!
Fingers crossed when they settle in I get a nice ride back!!

[brewsy]

It's been 5-6 days now since I fitted these Konis on the front.
They seem to have made a world of difference so far. Trips have only been on local London roads so no high speeds but plenty of speed bumps!
 
There is definitely more 'control' and I can now hit some known humps at a higher speed.
I suppose the biggest compliment is that my wife also said the ride is better.

Roll on the gearbox mounts, torsion tube donuts and z bar rubbers.
Will then fit the rear Konis and then finally the camber compensator!!

[brewsy]

Changed transmission mounts to Wolfsburg West heavier duty 'rubber' mounts:
Old...
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[brewsy]

Also changed torsion bar 'donuts':
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Looks like the first time in 55 years!!

[brewsy]

And also the Z-Bar rubber mountings:
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[andrewlandon67]

Nice work! All those little rubber bits really do add up to make a better car all the way around!

[brewsy]

Cheers Andrew.
Managed to get some more bits done..

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New clutch cable, Bowden tube AND rubber end cap to stop crap going back into the freshly greased tube.
Not wanting to jinx myself but refitting the clutch cable over the hook, on a RHD pedal set, wasn't toooo much of a pain

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Treated the old girl to some OLD rear lights as the NEW replacements were shite quality and as you can see dulled right down and faded in the UV. These are Swedish Hella units and have a larger reflector area than UK spec lights

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Boring but necessary details. Drilled the heat exchanger shaft and used a washer and split pin to hold the bracketry on and also drilled the rear tinware to hook up the return springs. Will have good heating system just in time for summer! 

[brewsy]

More boring but necessary, new heater cables and rubber bungs:
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Standard flexible hoses:
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MMMMM Shiny - Koni's allround now:
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[brewsy]

Quick update but nothing exciting.
Windscreen smashed due to shite driving by a young BMW owner thinking that the motorway was a set for the latest Fast&Furious movie!!
Undertook me in the emergency lane (illegal in the UK) and threw up gravel that smashed the screen
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All normal screens are out of stock at the moment (pretty certain thats cos of Brexshit)
Sourced a locally made screen that is heated
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BUT not happy a you can see the 'common' silver strip at the top and bottom of the screen (rubber doesnt cover it from view) AND it doesnt fit properly and is leaving massive gap at the bottom right and left corners!

[brewsy]

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SO it looks like I'll be replacing it AGAIN as soon a I can