best classic manual?
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From: cape coral fl
best classic manual?
hi all. about to get a 1966 s next week.
already own a 04 s tricked-out to the max thanks to the bentley
manual it was pretty easy. my question: what the best shop manual
for the classic mini"s? also where to get one?
thanks,doug
already own a 04 s tricked-out to the max thanks to the bentley
manual it was pretty easy. my question: what the best shop manual
for the classic mini"s? also where to get one?
thanks,doug
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From: Virginia
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There was a Haynes manual tossed in the trunk of mine when I got it (79).
Some hate Haynes but it has been a decent ref for me. I bought a book just on SU carbs though, to supplement. Haynes seemed pretty deficient there. But it was good enuf to walk thru an engine swap....
Haynes is pretty easy to come by from any of the primary parts vendors.
See MiniMania, MiniSpares and MiniSport, Seven and Triple-C ....
Some hate Haynes but it has been a decent ref for me. I bought a book just on SU carbs though, to supplement. Haynes seemed pretty deficient there. But it was good enuf to walk thru an engine swap....
Haynes is pretty easy to come by from any of the primary parts vendors.
See MiniMania, MiniSpares and MiniSport, Seven and Triple-C ....
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The Factory book (still available from Bentley, shown here : http://www.bentleypublishers.com/product.htm?code=ymw1and sold by the various Mini parts stores) is still my favorite,
but Vizard's "bible" 'How To Modify Your Mini' is great for filling
in the blanks (and his 'Tuning The A-Series Engine' is the third
"must-have" for the dedicated Mini owner).
If you can get your hands on a Factoy Parts List, the exploded
line drawing format is great for showing how it's all assembled.
but Vizard's "bible" 'How To Modify Your Mini' is great for filling
in the blanks (and his 'Tuning The A-Series Engine' is the third
"must-have" for the dedicated Mini owner).
If you can get your hands on a Factoy Parts List, the exploded
line drawing format is great for showing how it's all assembled.
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From: Virginia
Originally Posted by 8ball
The Factory book (still available from Bentley, shown here : http://www.bentleypublishers.com/product.htm?code=ymw1and sold by the various Mini parts stores) is still my favorite,
but Vizard's "bible" 'How To Modify Your Mini' is great for filling
in the blanks (and his 'Tuning The A-Series Engine' is the third
"must-have" for the dedicated Mini owner).
If you can get your hands on a Factoy Parts List, the exploded
line drawing format is great for showing how it's all assembled.
but Vizard's "bible" 'How To Modify Your Mini' is great for filling
in the blanks (and his 'Tuning The A-Series Engine' is the third
"must-have" for the dedicated Mini owner).
If you can get your hands on a Factoy Parts List, the exploded
line drawing format is great for showing how it's all assembled.
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I’ve restored several Minis over the past 18 years and I buy every book I can get my hands on - they all have unique data. The two previously mentioned ones are the first I would buy. Then check these out:
Original Mini Cooper and Cooper S: The Restorer's Guide
by John Parnell,
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...books&n=507846
Mini Performance Manual (Haynes Performance Manual Series)
by Tim Mundy
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...books&n=507846
How to Modify Your Mini by David Vizard
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...books&n=507846
Tuning the A-Series Engine: The Definitive Manual on Tuning for Performance or Economy
by David Vizard,
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...books&n=507846
Original Mini Cooper and Cooper S: The Restorer's Guide
by John Parnell,
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...books&n=507846
Mini Performance Manual (Haynes Performance Manual Series)
by Tim Mundy
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...books&n=507846
How to Modify Your Mini by David Vizard
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...books&n=507846
Tuning the A-Series Engine: The Definitive Manual on Tuning for Performance or Economy
by David Vizard,
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...books&n=507846
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