55ant
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| posted on 1/3/10 at 08:13 PM |
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Mini project
friend of mine has bought a mini as a 'little' project.
long story short its a 1983 1ltr silver mini, it was driven into a garage by the prvious old lady that owned it 5 years ago in very good condition,
never touched since,
so, hoping it hasnt turned to dust, whats going to be needed to at least get it running! i can think of a fair few things but never done anything like
this,
cheers for any tips.
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AndyGT
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| posted on 1/3/10 at 08:20 PM |
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Fresh fuel. Octane evaporates out of fuel after a few weeks/months...
Good BIG battery.
Good jump leads - as a backup.
Can of easy-start.
Check that the points haven't rusted if its on points by putting a screwdrive accross the contact pads just to get it sparking on cleaner
contacts.
Air filter off and squirt some down the carbs 3 or 5 secs BEFORE cranking (making sure the choke hasn't closed off the "hole" into
the carb".
In that order or there abouts.
Good luck...
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dlatch
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| posted on 1/3/10 at 11:23 PM |
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my first thing to check would be all the brakes and also tyres 
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55ant
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| posted on 2/3/10 at 07:27 AM |
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cheers chaps,
yeah wont be driving it, just be nice to see it live!
ill let you know how i get on!
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