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 Posted: Dec 3, 2014 07:27AM
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I have been looking at photos of the MK1 heaters and my heater does not seem to look the same. Were there more than 1 style of heater, I know mine has the fan under the hood. I would post pictures, but it currently is in pieces as I am restoring it. Could some one with a Smiths heater with the blower motor under the hood please post some pictures?

Spokane, WA

1962 Austin Mini 850 Countryman Woody Wagon 

 Posted: Dec 2, 2014 06:56PM
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Ha ha..

Ron has it now...he can figure it out

 

"Everybody should own a MINI at some point, or you are incomplete as a human being" - James May

"WET COOPER", Partsguy1 (Terry Snell of Penticton BC ) - Could you send the money for the unpaid parts and court fees.
Ordered so by a Judge

 

 

 

 Posted: Dec 2, 2014 06:41PM
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Originally Posted by Spitz

Hi-Jack:

Is my fan on backwards

As you may see...the arrow, I'm guessing, is to indicate direction of travel.  But, when hooked to a battery it spins the other way.

 

You might want to start a new thread.  DC Motor, so logic says just reverse the leads right?  Try that first!  If it does not work you're in many hours of craziness trying to figure it out like I did. I ending up re-soldering/reversing the brush contact points.  Logic did not apply but I got it spinning the right direction. Lucas.

BTW, another A++ for Ron.  He did my faceplate and ears about 2.5 years ago and crackle and screen work is beautiful!

 Posted: Dec 2, 2014 05:34PM
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I forgot I had the ears for the one I sent.....not sure where at the moment

 

"Everybody should own a MINI at some point, or you are incomplete as a human being" - James May

"WET COOPER", Partsguy1 (Terry Snell of Penticton BC ) - Could you send the money for the unpaid parts and court fees.
Ordered so by a Judge

 

 

 

 Posted: Dec 2, 2014 04:41PM
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I have quite a few slide style heaters, but havent restored them yet. I am still looking for early mk1 heaters, and the box ones look interesting. Right now I am looking for a heater switch, the stainless toggle type that goes on the bottom part of the heater. Any parts of heaters, ears, faceplates, etc. let me know.

 

 

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 Posted: May 29, 2014 12:44PM
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Cool

Ron got mentioned in the latest Classic Motorsports magazine. He rebuilt the heater for the 67 Cooper S they are doing.

 

Good job Ron

"How can anything bigger be mini?"

 Posted: Mar 14, 2014 07:59AM
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looks like a later model, or an early one fitted witht he newer type control on the front.  I havent done one of those, but I dont see why not.  Thanks for the reviews guys!! Tell everyone.

 

 

 

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 Posted: Mar 12, 2014 08:44PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Spitz

Hi-Jack:

Is my fan on backwards

As you may see...the arrow, I'm guessing, is to indicate direction of travel.  But, when hooked to a battery it spins the other way.

 

LOL the arrow direction is wrong. If it went the arrow way it would have to pump air from the outside inward. That would take some serious compression. 

 Posted: Mar 12, 2014 06:56PM
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Me Three!

I sent my Mk1 Cooper S plates and covers to Ron for the treatment.  They are spot-damn-on.  Absolutely first class, thank you Ron!

I should have paid Ron for the whole heater rehab price too, btw.  I'm dealing with the reassembly now and it's a PITA.

Ron, fix your incoming email router thing-a-ma-jig  and you are golden.  Given a bit of time for the world to find you and you'll be THE GUY for this stuff!

 

Thanks,

 

cw

 Posted: Mar 12, 2014 03:48PM
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do u restore this type of heater  . is it worth restoreing 

 Posted: Mar 4, 2014 02:34PM
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Hey Todd, you still selling that heater??? 

 

 

 

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 Posted: Jan 22, 2014 08:50PM
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Hi-Jack:

Is my fan on backwards

As you may see...the arrow, I'm guessing, is to indicate direction of travel.  But, when hooked to a battery it spins the other way.

 

 

"Everybody should own a MINI at some point, or you are incomplete as a human being" - James May

"WET COOPER", Partsguy1 (Terry Snell of Penticton BC ) - Could you send the money for the unpaid parts and court fees.
Ordered so by a Judge

 

 

 

 Posted: Jan 21, 2014 02:22PM
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I'll check it, need to look at that account more often.

air2air, how mucho for the el heater O ???

 

 

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 Posted: Jan 21, 2014 01:25PM
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Ron,

I emailed you too.  Maybe caught in spam?  I'm ready to send my plates to you!

Chris

 Posted: Jan 21, 2014 01:25PM
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If anyone is interested my Mk1 heater is in good enough shape, just needs spiffing up and the mcmanron treatment.  And a core.  Don't know why it's green.  Missing the front panel as shown.

I replaced it with MM's T7, much better and smaller but not original of course.

 Posted: Jan 20, 2014 12:01PM
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Thanks....email sent to ronjern

 

"Everybody should own a MINI at some point, or you are incomplete as a human being" - James May

"WET COOPER", Partsguy1 (Terry Snell of Penticton BC ) - Could you send the money for the unpaid parts and court fees.
Ordered so by a Judge

 

 

 

 Posted: Jan 20, 2014 09:50AM
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Yes, I bead blast them, then Powder Coat them wrinkle finish, then Hand Screen print the faceplate. 65.00 plus shipping.

 

 

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 Posted: Jan 17, 2014 05:31PM
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You'll do the front and sides of my MkI heater for $65?.....may well be sending you one soon

 

"Everybody should own a MINI at some point, or you are incomplete as a human being" - James May

"WET COOPER", Partsguy1 (Terry Snell of Penticton BC ) - Could you send the money for the unpaid parts and court fees.
Ordered so by a Judge

 

 

 

 Posted: Jan 17, 2014 05:18PM
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Ron does great work!  I had him powder coat (and screen) faceplate and ears on mine quite a while ago.  A++.  I spend a lot of time like 15+ hours rebuilding my original heater/motor/housing etc.

Considering the detail time and hours you will spend Ron has a great product.  J

 Posted: Jan 16, 2014 08:42AM
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Ron does great work. I couldn't be happier with the end product !

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