MS82 Right Hand Petrol Tank - Fitting Kit Instructions

Fitting kit instructions for MS82 Right Hand Petrol Tank

1. 21A2183 Right hand tank (NOT PART OF KIT)
2. 14A7057 Tank neck grommet
3. 21A1329 Tank stand
4. 2A2226 Tank strap upper...

Engine - 1098, Initial Tuning

The 1098 (1100) engine has had a lot of bad press over the years - largely because of early experiences when trying to tune the motor brought about problems with the then standard components available - they simply were not up to taking any real punishment as experienced in racing.

See bottom for useful part numbers.

This fallacy was handed down generation to generation like some scary bedtime story. Those that have used the unit in more recent years, employing more capable componentry know what a demon motor this can be. Following is an initial look at what it will do with a little modification - the results compared directly with it's smaller brother the 998 for illustration of the potential.

Abridged History
When the Mini was first conceived it ustilised a de-stroked version of the then quite remarkable 948cc A-series engine.

SU Carbs - The history

Practically every Mini owner can name the brilliant engineer responsible for our obsession. Many can name the man responsible for the rubber suspension spring.

A goodly number know a fair bit about the engine's heritage and the man who came up with the extremely efficient cylinder head design.They account for the biggest chunks of the Mini's anatomy. But what about that other extremely simple yet hugely effective instrument that features so prominently when engine tuning occurs - the SU carburetter? A limited few can tell you what 'SU' stands for, extremely few have any idea of its concept and evolution. So let's put that right… In the beginning Strangely enough, it all started way back with William Banks Skinner; one of the owners/directors of the well-known Lilly and Skinner footwear distributors.

02.09.07 - Donington Park Report by Keith Calver

Once again I found myself swamped with work causing the now familiar last minute rush to check the race car over before departing to Donnington. This race weekend was going to be a very different affair than what has become the norm. Karin was having to work the weekend, my 'opposition' in my class and in another Clubby - Steve (Young) - has resigned himself to doing the last race of the year at Oulton park due to work pressures, and stats man and hospitality provider Keith (Manning – now Otto v

03.04.10, Cadwell Park Race Report by Keith Calver

Getting the car ready for the first race was not quite the last minute flurry of panicked activity it usually is. Largely because the re-fit and re-furb were kept to a minimum following complete strip re-build plans shot to pieces by tradesmen being somewhat hard to pin down to get very necessary domestic work done.

Most importantly the doors and windows in the garage. The special concertina type front doors have been falling slowly decaying over the past few years....

Historical Article - Nov 1991 - Twini Mini

The front brakes are standard Cooper 'S' 71/2" variety with the standard drums on the rear, with the assistance of a servo the rear regulator valve has been left out of the system and the brakes work very well. As the weight of the second engine amounts to the equivalent of two 11 1/2 stone passengers. Rear cooling is taken care of using a 1300 radiator mounted in the standard position. The heater take offs are connected to a 19 row oil cooler.

Historical Article - Nov 1991 - Twini Mini

The front brakes are standard Cooper 'S' 71/2" variety with the standard drums on the rear, with the assistance of a servo the rear regulator valve has been left out of the system and the brakes work very well. As the weight of the second engine amounts to the equivalent of two 11 1/2 stone passengers. Rear cooling is taken care of using a 1300 radiator mounted in the standard position. The heater take offs are connected to a 19 row oil cooler.

Historical Article - Nov 1991 - PARTS YOU CAN DEPEND ON FROM MINISPARES

PARTS YOU CAN DEPEND ON FROM MINI SPARES

Parts are still becoming obsolete from Rover quicker than we can produce them, but we are still hitting our target of three new parts per month.  Production on some parts such as the right hand petrol tank have taken a back seat as we are putting all our energies into the five speed gearbox, fuel injection for the 8 port head and electric timing management control system.  To date Mini Spares Centre carries over 6000 different types of parts with tooling on over 150 items owned solely by us at a cost of nearly £1/4 million.  This figure is not hard to realise when tooling costs on each alloy road wheel is in the region of £6000, badges and bezels are £2000 for each one.  Even tooling ...

Historical Article - Nov 1991 - PARTS YOU CAN DEPEND ON FROM MINISPARES

PARTS YOU CAN DEPEND ON FROM MINI SPARES

Parts are still becoming obsolete from Rover quicker than we can produce them, but we are still hitting our target of three new parts per month.  Production on some parts such as the right hand petrol tank have taken a back seat as we are putting all our energies into the five speed gearbox, fuel injection for the 8 port head and electric timing management control system.  To date Mini Spares Centre carries over 6000 different types of parts with tooling on over 150 items owned solely by us at a cost of nearly £1/4 million.  This figure is not hard to realise when tooling costs on each alloy road wheel is in the region of £6000, badges and bezels are £2000 for each one.  Even tooling ...

Historical Article - May 1993 - Mini Spares Project Min

Mini Spares Project Min With so many new products being developed at Mini Spares, we decided - well actually, Keith Dodd decided - that instead of using staff cars, we should get ourselves a proper donor car for testing parts.

Historical Article-February 1995-Cooper body shell

Cooper Body Shell The Heritage specialists fit a shell at the Classic Car show at the N.E.C. Only the latest type production bodyshells are available from Rover, who in their infinite wisdom have reduced the price from £1 ,700 to £950, which may help keep a few more cars on the road.

Historical Article-February 1995-Cooper body shell

Cooper Body Shell The Heritage specialists fit a shell at the Classic Car show at the N.E.C. Only the latest type production bodyshells are available from Rover, who in their infinite wisdom have reduced the price from £1 ,700 to £950, which may help keep a few more cars on the road.

Swiftune’s re-creation of the Longman 1275 GT

It was decided to build the 1978/79 British touring car championship winning Richard Longman 1275GT. The original car still exists remaining just as Richard stepped out of it in 79 and would be sacrilege to rebuild the car to modern...