Is this some sort of manifold heater ??

Post by **Andrew1967** » Sat Feb 15, 2020 4:17 pm

Just received this in amongst a load of NOS Mini parts.

Looks to me like an SU inlet manifold heating device

georgesheep · Post by **georgesheep** » Sat Feb 15, 2020 5:11 pm

Hi Andrew

Yes you are correct in thinking that it is a heating element complete with thermostat, they were for cold climates, easier starting and less use of the choke.

Paul

Coolcat · Post by **Coolcat** » Sat Feb 15, 2020 5:20 pm

Very common in Canada. A bit chilly here at times

bwaminispeed · Post by **bwaminispeed** » Sat Feb 15, 2020 5:28 pm

Yep, standard fitment on all Canadian vehicles since the advent of MKIIIs I think......

Also, fitted with an aluminum heater that strapped around the dashpot.......

Canadian Minis started very easily, even in extreme cold.......

Post by **Andrew1967** » Sat Feb 15, 2020 5:46 pm

Thanks for confirming my thoughts

Not a lot of use to me so guess it needs to be moved on ...

Post by **Fanfaniracing** » Sat Feb 15, 2020 7:29 pm

Whe had this on all Minis with HS4 from Mk 3 on. Very effective to avoid Carburetor icing.

LarryLebel · Post by **LarryLebel** » Sat Feb 15, 2020 8:16 pm

On Canadian minis I thought it had more to do with emissions control.

Post by **360gts** » Sat Feb 15, 2020 11:31 pm

LarryLebel wrote:On Canadian minis I thought it had more to do with emissions control.

Nope, it was definitely there to assist in starting....there is a sensor in that black item that turns the heating coil on when it is cold and turns it off as the engine warms up. It senses heat coming off the exhaust manifold.
Was fitted to all SU carb cars...minis...MG's etc. There was also a heating strap that went around the dashpot housing to help prevent the
dashpot from seizing when extremely cold.
Even these devices didn't help much in Canada LOL!

bwaminispeed · Post by **bwaminispeed** » Sat Feb 15, 2020 11:59 pm

Actually, they helped a lot..........

Never saw anything like that on MGs in Canada, either on the Midgets or MGBs........Possibly on the later single carb MGs (although, I really don't think so), but, certainly not on the twin carb versions........also, possibly on Marinas (but, no personal knowledge of that)

My Minis ALWAYS started well, even in temps approaching -40.......

The Waxstat jet was for emission control on Canadian Minis.....

Post by **smithyrc30** » Sun Feb 16, 2020 12:34 pm

There is also a second part to it that wraps around the piston chamber, so the piston did not get stuck.

My dad had a set in his spares along with the instructions.

Sadly they were disposed of years ago in a move along with an eolo-press, full set of mk1 BMC perspex windows and Irvin safety harnesses left over from his rally days.

When I asked where they were the reply was "Gone to the tip, no one wants that old rubbish now."

L7MAD · Post by **L7MAD** » Sun Feb 16, 2020 9:52 pm

I’ve got one of these and was considering using it to stop icing on a Shorrocks blower install - any idea at what temperature they cut in at?

Cheers
Paul.

Post by **360gts** » Mon Feb 17, 2020 6:54 pm

Thought I'd add a picture of the heating element that works in conjunction with the piece that Andrew posted....this fits over the carb dashpot...kept it from contracting in cold climates.
These devices were fitted to cars exported to Canada, US, Norway, Sweden and Finland.

Post by **Vegard** » Fri Feb 21, 2020 6:06 pm

I'd guess all Minis in Norway have these. Would you like some?

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