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15
Timing Gears Front Covers
Examines the different types of
timing covers, oil seals, and
slingers for the Mini range.
14
Wheel Studs and Nuts
Compares the many different
types of wheel studs and nuts
and shows why those fitted to
disc brake cars and different to
others.
13
Engine Lifting Brackets
Shows details of the different
types of engine lifting brackets
used for A series transverse
engines.
12
Crankcase Ventilation
Discusses the various types of
crankcase ventilation systems
and how they work.
11
SU Carburetter
How an SU carburetter works.
10
Steering Rack Overhaul
Gives some further details of the
different types of steering racks
fitted to the Mini range of
vehicles.
9
Motor Vehicle Performance
Calculate the maximum speed
and acceleration performance of
a range of Mini and Moke
vehicles and compares to
Magazine road tests.
8
Morris 850 Transmission
Gives details of differences in the
early Morris 850 transmissions
1961 and 1962.
7
Is it a Morris?
Ever wondered why an Australian
Compliance plate lists the make
as “MINI”?
6
Hydrolastic Pump
Exploded view of a Churchill
hydrolastic pump and a
description of how to use it.
5
Hydrolastic Displacers
Gives details of all the different
types of hydrolastic displacer
units fitted to BMC vehicles and
their means of identification.
4
Cylinder Head Studs
Measures the hardness of two
different brands of head studs
and compares to original
specifications.
3
Galvanised Moke Misnomer
Discusses the origins of the “gal
body” Moke.
2
Clutch Throwout Bearing
Looks at the different types of
clutch throw-out bearings fitted to
the Mini range.
1
What Thread is That?
Examines the different types of
threads to be found on fasteners
in our BMC cars – includes
official Leyland chart of decimal
and equivalent fractions.
ENGINEERING SERIES
by Tony Cripps
Packed with over 500 excerpts from the factory engineering
drawings, these unique books are an essential guide to parts
identification and vehicle engineering specification.
Book 1. Morris 850 Saloon and Van
Book 2. Morris Mini Deluxe (including Van and Mini K)
Book 3. Morris Cooper S MK1 and MKII
Book 4. Morris Mini Clubman (1971-1973 incld. GT)
Book 5. Morris Mini Moke and BMC Moke (1966-1973)
Book 6. Leyland Mini (1973-1978)
25. The Introduction of Australian Body
Panels to the Mini Range.
24. Steering Column Mountings. Shows
the differences in pedal box
brackets and steering column
mounting brackets for the Mini
range.
23.
Radiators. Shows the differences in
radiators fitted to the Mini range.
22.
Manifolds and gaskets. Which is
right for you?
21.
Brake Pressure Regulators. Mini
and Moke range. What’s been fitted
and how to identify them.
20.
Final Drive Ratios and Gears. How
the number of teeth are calculated
for the pinion and gear.
19.
The Californian Moke - a study of
the development of this
enigmatic vehicle and an
estimate of how many were
produced.
18
Special Tools
A fairly complete listing of BMC
special tools.
17
Service Bulletins Index Marina and
P76 Range includes Service Liaison
Summaries and Drawing Office
Instructions.
16
Service Bulletins Index Mini Range
includes Service Liaison Summaries
and Drawing Office Instructions.
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FEATURE ARTICLES
15
Timing Gears Front Covers
Examines the different types of timing
covers, oil seals, and slingers for the
Mini range.
14
Wheel Studs and Nuts
Compares the many different types of
wheel studs and nuts and shows why
those fitted to disc brake cars and
different to others.
13
Engine Lifting Brackets
Shows details of the different types of
engine lifting brackets used for A
series transverse engines.
12
Crankcase Ventilation
Discusses the various types of
crankcase ventilation systems and
how they work.
11
SU Carburetter
How an SU carburetter works.
10
Steering Rack Overhaul
Gives some further details of the
different types of steering racks fitted
to the Mini range of vehicles.
9
Motor Vehicle Performance
Calculate the maximum speed and
acceleration performance of a range
of Mini and Moke vehicles and
compares to Magazine road tests.
8
Morris 850 Transmission
Gives details of differences in the
early Morris 850 transmissions 1961
and 1962.
7
Is it a Morris?
Ever wondered why an Australian
Compliance plate lists the make as
“MINI”?
6
Hydrolastic Pump
Exploded view of a Churchill
hydrolastic pump and a description of
how to use it.
5
Hydrolastic Displacers
Gives details of all the different types
of hydrolastic displacer units fitted to
BMC vehicles and their means of
identification.
4
Cylinder Head Studs
Measures the hardness of two
different brands of head studs and
compares to original specifications.
3
Galvanised Moke Misnomer
Discusses the origins of the “gal body”
Moke.
2
Clutch Throwout Bearing
Looks at the different types of clutch
throw-out bearings fitted to the Mini
range.
1
What Thread is That?
Examines the different types of
threads to be found on fasteners in
our BMC cars – includes official
Leyland chart of decimal and
equivalent fractions.
ENGINEERING SERIES
by Tony Cripps
Packed with over 500 excerpts from the factory engineering
drawings, these unique books are an essential guide to parts
identification and vehicle engineering specification.
Book 1. Morris 850 Saloon and Van
Book 2. Morris Mini Deluxe (including Van and Mini K)
Book 3. Morris Cooper S MK1 and MKII
Book 4. Morris Mini Clubman (1971-1973 incld. GT)
Book 5. Morris Mini Moke and BMC Moke (1966-1973)
Book 6. Leyland Mini (1973-1978)
25. The Introduction of Australian Body
Panels to the Mini Range.
24. Steering Column Mountings. Shows
the differences in pedal box
brackets and steering column
mounting brackets for the Mini
range.
23.
Radiators. Shows the differences in
radiators fitted to the Mini range.
22.
Manifolds and gaskets. Which is
right for you?
21.
Brake Pressure Regulators. Mini
and Moke range. What’s been fitted
and how to identify them.
20.
Final Drive Ratios and Gears. How
the number of teeth are calculated
for the pinion and gear.
19.
The Californian Moke - a study of
the development of this
enigmatic vehicle and an
estimate of how many were
produced.
18
Special Tools
A fairly complete listing of BMC
special tools.
17
Service Bulletins Index Marina and
P76 Range includes Service Liaison
Summaries and Drawing Office
Instructions.
16
Service Bulletins Index Mini Range
includes Service Liaison Summaries
and Drawing Office Instructions.
