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[RODZMINI71]

Despite the poor weather i was able to do a little in the shed thanks to my freshly installed wood burner ;

 

As I'm planning to fit the engine at the weekend i thought i better get a move on with removing the fly wheel cover bearing races. Now removed and housing cleaned up iv put the new bearings in the freezer overnight. I just hope the Idler float comes within tolerance as new thrusts are pricey.

[jt19]

Brilliant idea with the log burner nice and warm :) 

 

Cracking mini as well bud :)

[RODZMINI71]

Cheers mate, the burner came in the scrap with a large fracture in it. i "v'ed " the crack out,welded it, replaced the glass  sealing rope and what a result ! 

Toastie !!! 

[RODZMINI71]

Started to organise parts after work today to discover that iv lost the flywheel crank oil seal and Mini Sport forgot to add a washer for the primary gear. So my plans of fitting the engine in at the weekend have dissolved  ;( Luckily as with all builds theres always something to do !

Iv managed to fit the gear box to the block and the fuel system is coming on nicely. Ill take some pictures tomorrow once iv managed to do a little more !

[1293gt]

Quality!

[domdee]

i have the same road sign fettish as you!

[RODZMINI71]

Ha ! Iv actuelle used a road sign to patch up an old car i had years ago for MOT !

[RODZMINI71]

Day off ! So been busy in the shed ;) Before fitting the flywheel housing i thought id better drill and tap an extra breather to the engine.I already have a breather on the timing cover but thought it wouldn't do any harm to have another one.

 

Wished i had a primary backing washer as id of had the engine in today ;( 

 

 

 

Plenty of other jobs to do ! Did as much as i could  assembling the engine, Looking good so far ;)

 

 

Im very pleased on how the fuel system is coming on, I'd of had it plumbed all the way to the bulkhead but was short of pipe by 6" Gutted ;(

 

 

All in all iv had a productive day, hoping to get the sump guard fitted tomorrow. The dash board is my biggest problem, need to build or lend a sheet steel folder. My first attempt just won't do ;(

 

Things are not made easy with having the front cross brace, as i have done some measuring ill be sketching some dashboard designs tonight i think, wish me luck ;) i'll need it !

[Artful Dodger]

That's going to give you some serious fuel pressure issues mate!

I'd run both pumps in parallel but only have one pump on at a time, less pressure and you still have a backup pump.

[Artful Dodger]

And as per the dashboard, have a look at the minisport grp dashes like the on I have on my GT. really well made and so good in flocked finish!

[RODZMINI71]

Hi, I'm only intending on running one pump at a time and theres a regulator to keep things steady to the carb. Please tell me how will i get problems with pressure.

[Artful Dodger]

Oh that's fine then, if you were running both at the same time I'd say it would be a lot of pressure for the regulator to deal with.

[RODZMINI71]

I have no idea why some one would need to run two of these bad boys at the same time ? ??? Its not a Scania ;)

[RODZMINI71]

Back to work this morning (in the shed ) ;)

 

Fitted a s/h heater system as the original was goosed

 

As I'm getting closer to fitting the engine, i am getting more and more concerned if i will acutely be able to get my weber, manifold and K & N in ?????????? I have taken a couple of photos and hoped someone reading this might help. Iv pushed the K&N tight to the back of the air box to give you an idea on how much room i have.

 

[RODZMINI71]

Thought i would ad it is a 5" Maniflow steel inlet manifold.