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[carmo]

Could someone please advise on the process to removing the radiator from a 1966 mini moke.

[A-Cell]

Assuming that moke is original it will have a 2 piece radiator cowl so removal is the
Same as a mk1 or mk2 mini. Get yourself a Haynes manual.
The Mk1 and 2 has a 2 piece radiator cowl so it is actually easier than later cars which have a one piece cowl.

Disconnect the top hose from the radiator, take off the top rad bracket completely (1/2 in AF spanner).
Remove the 4 small fixings which hold the top section of the radiator cowl to the radiator. Now remove the top portion of the cowl. Slacken the fan belt, remove the fan by taking out the 4 fan bolts (7/16in AF spanner).
Disconnect the bottom hose from the water pump. Remove the 2 the bottom radiator bracket bolts (5/16in AF spanner).
You can now remove the radiator complete with bottom hose and lower shroud.
As Haynes usually says "Refitting is the reverse of the removal process"

[Scousemouse]

At last, A-CELL.....Thank you, a Decent reply to a much pondered question. AND.....You gave the Spanner size,Brilliant. Wish there were more replies like yours.Sadly we usually get the old "an easy job etc etc"

You A-CELL  put Haynes to shame,the price they charge for their so called "MANUALS" that tell you basically nowt.or in their wisdom or lazyness..."PART REMOVED FOR CLARITY???"  then  "Refitting is the reverse blah blah blah"

Thanks for that A-CELL  more power to your elbow Sir.    

[Spider]

One tip I'd add to A-Cells brilliant post is if you undo the LH Engine Mount, pretty much fist up and then jack up that side of the engine as high as it will go, you'll get another 2" of clearance and that makes the job a breeze.

[A-Cell]

Thank you scousemouse and Moke spider.
Hope the noobie appreciates it.

[A-Cell]

Could someone please advise on the process to removing the radiator from a 1966 mini moke.

Be nice to see some pics of your Moke.

[Scousemouse]

Just caught your Site Moke Spider.....Great read..and luverly pics mate!! gorgeous country,you lucky bugger!!,

never seen a moke with so much garden on it (believe it dries like concrete)

and that larakin Phil,with that lived in face,he looks a real nice fella.Would like a pint at his place.

Those Mokes done ya proud Sir.watch out for those road-trains  

Oh meant to say that gang outside the INNAMINKA Hotel....are the "local Postmen"?? (bags on bikes)

Edited by Scousemouse, 20 August 2016 - 04:01 PM.

[carmo]

 

Could someone please advise on the process to removing the radiator from a 1966 mini moke.

Be nice to see some pics of your Moke.

 

Hi and many thanks for your advice... its taken me a few hours but really chuffed I had a go and your detailed advice was perfect...I will post some pics when I can find them or take some new. Many thanks again for all advice.

 

[Spider]

I think we can hi-jack this thread now it appears concluded - apologies in advance.

 

Just caught your Site Moke Spider.....Great read..and luverly pics mate!! gorgeous country,you lucky bugger!!,

never seen a moke with so much garden on it (believe it dries like concrete)

and that larakin Phil,with that lived in face,he looks a real nice fella.Would like a pint at his place.

Those Mokes done ya proud Sir.watch out for those road-trains  

Oh meant to say that gang outside the INNAMINKA Hotel....are the "local Postmen"?? (bags on bikes)

 

Many thanks for your wonderful comments Scousey. Yes, we do live in what I see as a Moker's Paradise - well, most of the time.

 

Seems you've looked through 'Corner Country'. Awesome adventure, short but fantastic and as always, action packed. It will remain one of my favourites.

 

The 'Gang' outside the Innaminka Hotel were actually Shearers on their way to work. Keep in mind, where this is, is right on the edge of the largest Sand Ridge Desert in the world (The Simpson Desert). They were off to ride some 600 km (400 miles) to work, on sandy rough tracks 'carved out' by Camel Drovers and Cobb & Co Stage Coaches pulled by Horse. The bags are in fact water bags. This photo is cira late 1890's.

 

No good talking about it or looking at photos on some web site - you'll just have to come out some time and see for yourself

Edited by Moke Spider, 22 August 2016 - 09:13 PM.