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[danny1]

We'll I'm back, although no progress on the mini front, I'm waiting on a order of parts to turn up so I can start work, one thing I have relised is that it's cold here in the uk, slightly missing the warmth. I'll upload pics when my parts turn up got a very nice tank on order to help with fueling the car

[danny1]

I'd like to wish every mini owner out there a very merry Xmas and a very good new year hope every one gets what they wanted to fit to there minis, plus a very merry Xmas to all our armed forces, we shouldn't forget them and what there doing, well I'll be back in the new year when I'm back from Vegas, ;)

[the_samkingdon15]

I'd like to wish every mini owner out there a very merry Xmas and a very good new year hope every one gets what they wanted to fit to there minis, plus a very merry Xmas to all our armed forces, we shouldn't forget them and what there doing, well I'll be back in the new year when I'm back from Vegas, ;)

MERRY CHRISTMAS BUDDY

[danny1]

I have been slack with uploads, I have done loads of work to the car






















Doesn't help that I've been playing with this on leave as we'll

[danny1]

Just picked up a 1400 block for the mini, so that should help it shift, got an order from minispares tomorrow, which has all the bits I need to build it up and get it fitted really, only thing I'm missing is a flywheel, but I'm sure I'll get my hands on one

Will place some pictures up tomorrow

[mini93]

Good to see your getting in with it dispite the weather and the bike distractions!

[danny1]

We'll I sold the bike and upgraded to new bike but I don't want to ride it in this shitty weather as it's to nice, and having the mini in a heated garage makes it nice to work on, instead of working outside in the cold

[danny1]

We'll pics as promised even if they are a tad late

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I've relised I've not got a fly wheel which is worth putting on this engine, so I've just ordered one from med as a complete setup, so should be able to get the engine in place next week although not sure how I'm gonna do it as I don't have an engine crane, but I'm getting there

[domdee]

drop the subframe and man handle the engine onto it, then drop the car onto the subframe.

[Mini 360]

drop the subframe and man handle the engine onto it, then drop the car onto the subframe.

This works surprisingly well.  I wrapped the engine and any panels likely to get hit in old sheets/duvets for some protection.  Worked really well!

[danny1]

I thought about it, but I've just bled the brakes, and don't fancy redoing it, so I might just push it outside and grab the tractor and put it in like that

[domdee]

haha you shiould have mentioned the tractor! no need for an engine lift when you have one of them! you have a full on car lift there!

[the_samkingdon15]

drop the subframe and man handle the engine onto it, then drop the car onto the subframe.

how did you lift the car..
and was the subframe complete?

[danny1]

I just picked it up while my dad put axel stands under it, it doesn't weigh that much, and yeah subframes we're complete

Yeah I suppose the tractor is a whole car lifter but they hydraulic forks have a mind of there own, they could do with a re build as the seals have gone In them so I'm not sure I want to use it

[domdee]

 

drop the subframe and man handle the engine onto it, then drop the car onto the subframe.

how did you lift the car..
and was the subframe complete?

 

 

 

I just picked it up while my dad put axel stands under it, it doesn't weigh that much, and yeah subframes we're complete

Yeah I suppose the tractor is a whole car lifter but they hydraulic forks have a mind of there own, they could do with a re build as the seals have gone In them so I'm not sure I want to use it

 

yeah the fron end isn't that heavy to be honest. you could lift it on your own while someone puts the stands under. or just do it your self with a jack!

make sure the rear end is held still some how... such as hand brake or chocks. or both!

 

the subframe can be fully built up if you want yeah, then it can just roll into place. and then lower the shell back over it. as mentioned before, pad the obtrusive parts with something soft so when they scrap/bang against the new paint, it wont damage it.

 

 

 

and get them seals sorted for the next project!!! could even hire it out haha

Edited by domdee, 11 January 2014 - 03:23 PM.