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Post by minigman on Nov 2, 2015 22:39:24 GMT
Looking for a supplier of parts for an AP1 rebuild. I've looked on the JP automatic transmissions website but they only list for the AP2. Any ideas?
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Post by Stu on Nov 8, 2015 21:26:16 GMT
I'm sure JPAT will supply AP1 kits to order. Give them a call to check.
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Post by mra-minis on Nov 18, 2015 14:41:41 GMT
I'm sure JPAT will supply AP1 kits to order. Give them a call to check. To put this in perspective.. The AP1 was very quickly changed to the AP2 for reliability even as far back as the 60's (Auto Mini was born in 65) the AP1 was converted to AP2... nobody in their right mind would have built an AP1 when a simple conversion was available that raised quality and reliability ... SO my question is do you really want to rebuild an AP1 ? and are you prepared for the astronomical costs involved of changing from a 30 to a 48 spline clutch plate set ? If you are then we can make all the parts, I will tell you right here and now that unless you miraculously find new old stock the cost would put most people off... JPAT are parts suppliers not automatic rebuilders, I would say they would not entertain trying to get the parts for AP1. |
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Post by minigman on Apr 24, 2016 19:38:23 GMT
Hi. Belated response from me but maybe I have an AP2 not AP1. The car is a mk1 built in April 67. What are the chances it's a AP2 please?
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Post by mra-minis on Apr 24, 2016 20:00:55 GMT
I can be contacted on martin@kmprecisionengineering.com
A 67 Mini ? the 100% chance of it being an AP2 unless you have a Mini made a lot earlier, ie one that sat in a dealer or on a boat for some time.
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Post by minigman on Apr 25, 2016 6:30:02 GMT
That sounds promising. Do you know any serial numbers which would indicate this?
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Post by minigman on Apr 27, 2016 17:41:17 GMT
I've now spoken with JPAT and they assure me I have an AP2. Other than a rebuild using a master kit, is there any other mods that would improve longevity or over all reliability?
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Post by mra-minis on Apr 28, 2016 1:38:16 GMT
I can be contacted on martin@kmprecisionengineering.com
Yes but I don't divulge these as they are my intellectual property, if you want I can rebuild your unit for you, PM me for details.
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Post by mra-minis on Apr 28, 2016 1:41:21 GMT
I've now spoken with JPAT and they assure me I have an AP2. Other than a rebuild using a master kit, is there any other mods that would improve longevity or over all reliability? There is NO way to tell if your early mini box is an AP1 or an AP2 without stripping it down, this is simply because somebody could have retro fitted an AP1 to a later car. Your only way to tell is to look inside. Unless it is an AP2b which is entirely different. |
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Post by limby2000 on Apr 28, 2016 9:15:10 GMT
I can be contacted on martin@kmprecisionengineering.com Yes but I don't divulge these as they are my intellectual property, if you want I can rebuild your unit for you, PM me for details. Now now Martin, keeping back the edge,lol. |
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Post by mra-minis on May 9, 2016 20:14:29 GMT
I can be contacted on martin@kmprecisionengineering.com I do apologise if there was an edge, I hope people can understand that as much as I like to help people this is my business, it is how I earn enough money to allow me to live under a posh hedge complete with a dry ditch....  |
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Post by mra-minis on May 9, 2016 20:22:29 GMT
I can be contacted on martin@kmprecisionengineering.com Yes but I don't divulge these as they are my intellectual property, if you want I can rebuild your unit for you, PM me for details. I make parts and tooling for the AP2 range, my parts are based on standard items and then modified from there, ie, my clutch plates are standard (later paper), medium duty kevlar/paper, heavy duty cerametallic and super heavy duty AP racing friction material. They range from about £7.95 each to £200 each it depends on what you want to achieve, sometimes the best plates are not going to help you with reliability, think of it this way... if you have a fairly standard 50 or 60bhp engine then the standard or kevlar will be the best choice, simply because the higher performance plates can also be harsh which can cause further wear elsewhere in the unit, but conversely the standard plates wouldn't take 130bhp+ with the associated torque, well not for long anyway. it is a simple case of choosing the right bits for the application in hand. I also have 1275 forward clutch (3 plate) retainer plates in the process, tooling is being made as we speak... during normal office hours  |
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