YJV 823 - 1071

[richardACS]

I managed to get a copy of the Tech Del information sheet, the 4.5 inch mag wheels weigh in at 5lbs 12ozs (there's an attached note to say 5lbs when weighed)! My calcs make this 2.6kg. I have now purchased a set and they weigh in correctly. They will now go off to Jemisons for checking and renovation....

[mk1]

For future reference, there is loads of tech info here.

https://mk1-performance-conversions.co.uk/minilite.htm

[richardACS]

For future reference, there is loads of tech info here.

https://mk1-performance-conversions.co.uk/minilite.htm

- amazing amount of information you have accumulated

[Polarsilver]

My 10x6inch Minilight Mags weigh 2.9kg & the Minilight 10x 4.5 inch Mags Weigh 2.49kg.. i give them a visual check without tyres then holding the wheel at the center & strike the Rim with a screwdriver handle & they will give a load Ring and maintain the noise just like a Church Bell suggesting they are not cracked.. i paint strip with an alloy stripper suitable for alloy & magnesium purchased from the local light Aircraft Paintshop .. when these rims come back from vapour blast i will coat them with the prep coat "Alochrome 1200" A&B this stuff is two pack 1ltr kit costs about £100 available from all good Aerospace Suppliers such a LAS.. Alochrome can be a brush on leaving a light gold surface finish that can & should be overpainted.
Before Tyre fit i will coat the inner rims with Bilt Hamber clear wax as that is the where the white stuff starts hidden from view.
Just my take on this Mag Wheel subject but always will listen to the experts.
I am also thinking to use gas for inflation but have not used this before.

[richardACS]

My 10x6inch Minilight Mags weigh 2.9kg & the Minilight 10x 4.5 inch Mags Weigh 2.49kg.. i give them a visual check without tyres then holding the wheel at the center & strike the Rim with a screwdriver handle & they will give a load Ring and maintain the noise just like a Church Bell suggesting they are not cracked.. i paint strip with an alloy stripper suitable for alloy & magnesium purchased from the local light Aircraft Paintshop .. when these rims come back from vapour blast i will coat them with the prep coat "Alochrome 1200" A&B this stuff is two pack 1ltr kit costs about £100 available from all good Aerospace Suppliers such a LAS.. Alochrome can be a brush on leaving a light gold surface finish that can & should be overpainted.
Before Tyre fit i will coat the inner rims with Bilt Hamber clear wax as that is the where the white stuff starts hidden from view.
Just my take on this Mag Wheel subject but always will listen to the experts.
I am also thinking to use gas for inflation but have not used this before.

Thank you for yout response and tips, I like the info on the Alochrome 1200 and Bilt Hamber (although a product I've come across being Lanoguard a by product of sheep skin oil - which is a nice organic fluid) - I will do the ring test. But my intention is to send to Jemisons but do want to have them ultimately finished in a wet paint. I think powder coat as a final coat has them looking too uniform and over restored - plus my experience with other alloy wheels has been that they corrode under the powder coat...

[richardACS]

I'm endeavouring to educate myself on bits of information that I seem to have concerning the FJ 1071 engine, I've been searching in the search box but to no avail. Specifically trying to understand what 1071 engine would have been fitted to my 6/63 production date? What is a flat front?

The block I have is dated April 64 and would like to get one from perhaps April/May/June 63 but would help to understand what the distinguishing features would be...

[steve1071]

Have a look here;

http://mk1-forum.net/viewtopic.php?f=3& ... or#p243956

[richardACS]

Have a look here;

http://mk1-forum.net/viewtopic.php?f=3& ... or#p243956

Thank you steve - very helpful!

[mk1]

PLEASE don't anyone get carried away with the idea that making a wheel ring means it's not cracked.

It most certainly doesn't!

[richardACS]

A quick up date on locating parts for YJV 823.

The items that are proving the most elusive are the rear suspension trumpets - thanks to the many who have helped and provided the items so far:

YJV 823 – Date period – April, May, june 1963 1st March 2023

Parts search:

Engine block brass tap found
Indestructo front screen found
Interior Mirror found
Master Cylinder – non tapered top found

H4 SU Carbs found
Flywheel housing found
Clutch cover with arm found

Rocker box with angled hose tail found
6/63 engine block or earlier 38G 321 found
Tappet cover breather pipe found

4.5 minilites found
Les Leston 'Monte carlo' Steering wheel found
Boss for above found
Morris horn push found
Square topped ash tray found

Still to find:

Lucas dynamo C 40 22742
Rear suspension trumpets 21 A 1302
Smiths period Rev Counter
Clutch master cylinder – non tapered top
Clutch sytem

[AndyPen]

There are a couple of smiths square digit rev counters on ebay - prices vary a bit


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144963338479 ... R-agldHTYQ

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/195624876672 ... R-agldHTYQ

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185787882202 ... R-SgldHTYQ

[mk1]

I wouldn't buy one off ebay without an ABSOLUTE guarantee that it works OK.

I have had a couple off this guy, they have always worked OK.

https://thegaugeshop.com/epages/77fe249 ... V_COUNTERS

I also have a couple of Speedwell gauges for sale.

Speedwell Weston - £420.00 (Full Recon)
Speedwell Smiths - £325.00 (Excellent original)

Or there is of course always these, which are new units & excellent.

https://www.howardinstruments.com.au/pr ... 27dafe7310