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RE: 1978/79 GTS - DomMINIque - 06-19-2018
Coming together nicely there!
Looks good.
RE: 1978/79 GTS - GTSPhil - 06-20-2018
Thanks Manne
I fitted the starter next.
New plastic fan.
The dizzy and alternator was next up.
I initially wanted not to fit the oil cooler back but changed my mind and did fit it.
Due to the oil cooler hoses and the bracket that was previously used to fit the coil that is not being used anymore, I moved the coil bracket to the front of the nose, on certain GTS's not sure of year model they came like that. The holes was there already I just used them.
Also finished off the cooling system etc.
RE: 1978/79 GTS - GTSPhil - 06-25-2018
So fitted the new battery cable with some P-Clips
Next the exhaust hangar brackets went back on.
Fuel pump with filter and hoses fitted on SU fuel pump bracket.
Had fuel running to carbs when tested so all good.
RE: 1978/79 GTS - Heinrich - 06-26-2018
Very nice build. Where did you buy your electronic ignition and are you happy with it? Thinking of doing it soon on my 1100 clubman.
RE: 1978/79 GTS - GTSPhil - 06-27-2018
Hi Heinrich
I supply it myself from a local supplier.
Running the electronic ignition setup on all my classic minis, have run one of the cars about 25000kms on it with no problems.
Thanks
RE: 1978/79 GTS - Heinrich - 06-27-2018
Please send me details. Cost, location ECT. I own a standard 1100 clubman.
Cheers
Heinrich
RE: 1978/79 GTS - GTSPhil - 07-02-2018
Turns out the car needed a new starter solenoid.
New vs old.
The clutch slave cylinder needed some attention needless to say.
Fitted back and with the reconned breather fitted.
Had to fit engine steady.
RE: 1978/79 GTS - Vinay-RS - 07-02-2018
Hi Phillip,
I'm looking to swap the LCB on my car with a maniflow example as the current flanges on the exhaust manifold are too big and the inlet manifold for twins doesn't clear. The exhaust manifold has been welded onto the exhaust and I was advised to keep it this way, I was wondering if I could see some close-up pics of how you've attached the manifold?
Thanks
RE: 1978/79 GTS - GTSPhil - 07-02-2018
Hi Vinay
Had to go digging deep into the archives, but found this pic of the strip down.
Another pic of the actual studs.
RE: 1978/79 GTS - Vinay-RS - 07-02-2018
Thanks, Phillip. I see the flaw with the current manifold now. The inner part of the flange is definitely too wide for the GTS inlet manifold.