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 Posted: Aug 11, 2018 04:18PM
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check your ignition timing.  If it's out, it can "help" it to run hot. 

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I haven’t flushed the system this year. Any recommendation on the ratio of WW, distilled water, anti-freeze (if needed)? I’m in NorCal range of ~27-110F. Thanks
With those temperature extremes i would buy a hydrometer (anti freeze tester) they are cheap around $8 and up and it will tell you the exact amount you need for your temp's.
kd i have not seen drain plugs on Mini's for years especially on an A+ engine, maybe i am mistaken but didn't they stop using them in the 60's?

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 Posted: Aug 9, 2018 03:33PM
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Flushing the block gets all the gunk out. The drain hole is on the back of the block.
Check to see if the radiator is clean. We have seen cars come from farms that had rads coated in mud....
Water Wetter has the amount needed on the bottle. We use the better quality 5 year anti freeze but we have extremes here... 
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 Posted: Aug 9, 2018 02:12PM
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rowfour.. you can buy new alloy rad for $49.. why bother to flush.. btw. I delivered pizza for 19 years in my mini.. never had overheating problems.. I used Alloy rad..tropical metal blade.. overflow tank and drilled six holes in the thermostat.. and electronic dizzy.. later bc

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I haven’t flushed the system this year. Any recommendation on the ratio of WW, distilled water, anti-freeze (if needed)? I’m in NorCal range of ~27-110F. Thanks

 Posted: Aug 9, 2018 04:52AM
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The super 2 cool radiator with the stock 11 blade plastic fan and a 180 degree thermostat works well here in Florida.
Do not use too much anti freeze you just need a little. The electric fan only helps in traffic once you are moving steadily the airflow is sufficient.
As stated flush the system if you have not done so as the rust builds up and causes problems.

If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.

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 Posted: Aug 8, 2018 10:13PM
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Cool. Nothing to worry too much about then but will definitely keep an eye on it. I have an overflow tank and would consider the oil cooler. Thanks

 Posted: Aug 8, 2018 04:55PM
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Is the antifreeze old? Are you running an additive such as Water Wetter?
You can flush the block and see what comes out.
Also gauges lie... So take a heat sensor gun and read the actual temperature.
Mur's rad cap showed 260f yesterday but the actual temperature was 220f..
Oil coolers help too.
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 Posted: Aug 8, 2018 04:28PM
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I agree with alex.. classic minis was NOT designed to run at 100 F plus , might try after market second fan.. tropical fan blade and even a over flow tank. ( the over flows tankfrom the OZ mokes are great and easy to mount on bulkhead.. later bc

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Seems acceptable to me considering the ambient conditions.

 Posted: Aug 8, 2018 10:45AM
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Hey there.
is it normal for an A+ engine to run a little hot? I don’t have the exact reading but temp guage needle goes to about 3/4 of the way. drove the car for about 25 miles, given that it was over 100 degrees out here in NorCal. It’s normally my weekend driver. Last I see the gauge that high is on an 80 mile stretch last winter. Ideas?

Austin MKII 1275

thanks as always