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General Discussion => The Lounge => Topic started by: MiniManiac on February 09, 2019, 06:59:44 PM

Title: New to the Forum
Post by: MiniManiac on February 09, 2019, 06:59:44 PM
I wanted to jump on here and introduce myself to the forum.  My name is Seth Weaver and I am from the KC area.  MINIDAVE told me about the site and the upcoming drive in April.  I am super excited to get the classic out after this very cold winter.

About the classic:  I bought it back in 2004 when I lived in KY.  I started a MiniClub (BluegrassMINIs) during my time in Kentucky.  This little car has been to Kansas, Colorado and back to Kansas.  We mostly keep it running with the help of MINIDAVE, John P.  and Styers in the KC area. 

Some Mini facts:
1275 A+ series engine
Manoflow LCB exhaust
Metro Turbo front brakes
Highlows
Loads of other stuff

I enjoy changing the look so who knows what it will look like in April...........

(https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/44535995_10155933086616239_3695262661726961664_o.jpg?_nc_cat=111&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=1351e16062032920844a18e778d09540&oe=5CE20E7E)
Title: Re: New to the Forum
Post by: MiniDave on February 09, 2019, 08:24:50 PM
Hey Seth, welcome!

Bruce is on here too, along with Ipock and maybe a couple others you might know!
Title: Re: New to the Forum
Post by: MiniManiac on February 10, 2019, 07:38:11 AM
Awesome.  Thanks for the info Dave!
Title: Re: New to the Forum
Post by: 94touring on February 10, 2019, 08:00:03 AM
Welcome to the website!
Title: Re: New to the Forum
Post by: BruceK on February 10, 2019, 10:45:22 AM
Hey!  Welcome to RM!
Title: Re: New to the Forum
Post by: MiniGene on February 10, 2019, 08:17:00 PM
Welcome! 

This is the only internet forum I regularly go on and post.  Everybody here is friendly, helpful, and usually in a good mood.  4.gif  The regular internet troll sorts of things don't happen here and it's great.

Nice Mini-BTW!
Title: Re: New to the Forum
Post by: 94touring on February 10, 2019, 08:43:30 PM
Any pics under the hood? What carb you running?
Title: Re: New to the Forum
Post by: MiniManiac on February 11, 2019, 06:13:40 AM
HIF44.  Let's see if this pic works :)

(https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/1888487_10151967868811239_2056850674_n.jpg?_nc_cat=10&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=85fa605f7f6d4ef310053e08e89e2a91&oe=5CE412A4)
Title: Re: New to the Forum
Post by: MiniManiac on February 11, 2019, 06:16:58 AM
Here she is on a trip to MiniDave's garage.  LOL

(https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/1489597_10151881631696239_2067514925_o.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=5f5113d116b5f1f685f2a99f9177b142&oe=5CEC9765)
Title: Re: New to the Forum
Post by: MiniDave on February 11, 2019, 01:46:12 PM
Quote from: MiniManiac on February 11, 2019, 06:13:40 AM
HIF44.  Let's see if this pic works :)

(https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/1888487_10151967868811239_2056850674_n.jpg?_nc_cat=10&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=85fa605f7f6d4ef310053e08e89e2a91&oe=5CE412A4)

This pic was taken at the school's shop, we were replacing the exhaust system IIRC
Title: Re: New to the Forum
Post by: MiniManiac on February 11, 2019, 03:27:35 PM
Yes and fixing my bungled wiring for the spots.
Title: Re: New to the Forum
Post by: MiniManiac on February 11, 2019, 07:56:56 PM
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Title: Re: New to the Forum
Post by: 94touring on February 11, 2019, 07:59:28 PM
Anything you're wanting or needing to do the car?
Title: Re: New to the Forum
Post by: MiniManiac on February 11, 2019, 08:06:51 PM
I think I have an issue with the vacuum advance on my dizzy.  Past shops have told me that is retards the timing instead of advancing it.  I had it unplugged for a bit but I have it hooked up again.  I don't know.....

I put some dyno pics up in the other thread.  I can remove them if it is too much. 
Title: Re: New to the Forum
Post by: 94touring on February 11, 2019, 08:14:23 PM
Which dizzy are you running?  Popping out the carb and running hot are indications of retarded timing.
Title: Re: New to the Forum
Post by: MiniManiac on February 11, 2019, 08:20:17 PM
Quote from: 94touring on February 11, 2019, 08:14:23 PM
Which dizzy are you running?  Popping out the carb and running hot are indications of retarded timing.

I honestly don't remember.   I had it all lined up to send off to be rebuilt but I ran out of extra time.  I need to look up my notes but I think it is the 59D?
Title: Re: New to the Forum
Post by: 94touring on February 11, 2019, 08:23:07 PM
Didn't know if you have a standard dizzy, csi, 123, or other fancy styles available.
Title: Re: New to the Forum
Post by: MiniManiac on February 11, 2019, 08:24:29 PM
I never changed it so I think it is just standard. 

It looks like this one on Minisport, it has the same style vacuum hook-up - 65D

https://www.minisport.com/42664-standard-distributor-electronic-type-65dm4.html
Title: Re: New to the Forum
Post by: MiniDave on February 11, 2019, 08:47:02 PM
I'll have my new fancy schmancy timing light with me, unless Dan goes and get's one too.
Title: Re: New to the Forum
Post by: 94touring on February 11, 2019, 10:11:12 PM
I may have a vacuum unit for a 65d handy.  Dave should bring his timing light too.

Also, check your vacuum line elbows aren't rotted or broken.