The package arrived on Wednesday and I waited until Thursday to start the first steps of the install. I reread everything I could find on line about the install and read the Mini install documentation and I have a general ideal of what items I need for the install. Those , that I know of, included the front crank seal and timing chain cover gasket. I’m not sure I need the timing chain gasket, but I rather have it on had if I need it. At the moment that appears to be the main parts I’ll need, but that never seems to be true in a project like this. The kit is very complete.
During the removal of the carb and manifold I found that I was leaking oil from the left-side fuel pump blanking cover. Also, the upper engine cooling connect was leaking antifreeze. That added two more gaskets to the mix. I’m sure I’ve missed other ‘needs’ as well. (Oh, I do have a good supply of dark beer in the fridge).
An important step was to set the engine to top dead center on cylinder one. There are no timing marks on the new pulley. Still thinking of a good way to mark that. The keyway is the common locator and I’ll have the old pulley to use as a guide. I’m sure I’ll move the timing mark as I unbolt the old pulley.
So, for now, I’m waiting for parts from Moss. I need to install the new fuel pump cover gasket before I bolt up the headers. Next on my list is draining the antifreeze, removing the radiator and cooling hoses.
