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Great report Dave. Glad things are going well.

 

So glad to to see Buzz is back and better than ever.

 

You are making much more power than you did before the rebuild. That power = more heat. Hope the new rad helps you cool off it sure won't hurt, other than your wallet.

How is the timing, running a lot of advance can make temps rise. Also running lean can also cause that, may turn the jet a flat or 2. You are making more power & running a higher performance cam. Just thinking out loud here.

 

Safe travels Dave.

 

Oh no.....hope it didn't end up on the flatbed.

 

That sucks.

 

Waiting for the rest of the story. I'm sure Lil Buzz didn't morph into an R55.

 

I have an inquiring mind and would like to know the teaser answer and how's Buzz making out ??

 

I like the original large mini Mini. Can't imagine squishing myself into a chopped & sectioned one.

Maybe you can pick up one of the old Smiths mechanical temp gauges. Oh sorry see you already bought a gauge. That should remove your doubt about what real temp is.

 

Thanks for the update. Very interesting history of the mini sprint !!

 

To paraphrase Sherlock "I would call your attention to the positioning of the steering wheel in the car."

 

As in Silver Blaze, the actions of the dog in the night: Although noted for being aggressive and barking, it did nothing, and that was notable in that it was the correct reaction to the perpetrator -- it's own master.

The above positioned wheel is on the right, and while that is not the position of choice for N. America, it is the correct position in respect to this model.

I own a very old set of Conan Doyle's and am fond of reading the original stories before they were serialized for movies, then, more recently, turned into a "crouching tiger" super hero in big budget money flix. And, this wonderful photo of the original MINI is similar. The original form is best, more rare and to be preserved.

 

Dave what will you call Buzz if you get rid of all the buzzes?

 

have you checked the water pump for any blockage? i just replaced my rad in my classic to an aluminum rad and cycled all the fluid out and it holds steady around 160 unless im sitting in traffic at idle

 

Have you check the thermostat in some boiling water to see where it activates?