Powerless mini

[gaijin]

I have an old mini cooper which I bought a few months back .I've done quite a lot on it but the trouble is with the engine.Lately after a total overhaul I took it for a spin and the car could hardly pick up speed.What could be the problem,I've checked and cross checked everything.
I was thinking of changing the engine but the only choice i have is the honda accord engine which is quite rare where I'm from..any other suggestions?

[Cockney_si]

Have you tried topping up the dash pot with oil? The thing that looks like a sauce bottle in the middle of the air intake.

Also there may be a problem with a vacuum hose coming from the distributor. Hard to get to on an old mini but worth checking.

[gsr600]

Hi
while you're looking at the carb check the rubber dash pot gaiter it may be holed/split

GSR600