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[jackjewelljj]

Well most idler pulleys just have metal bearings in them the same as cheap skateboard bearings, these are ceramic bearings which are even better than the metal type so in theory it should be fine I mean the wheel it's self is designed for riding on concrete etc so should be fine with a rubber belt on it

Ideal when you aiming for it to be on the road?

[Broomer]

Cereal packet is ok for mocking up brackets etc but you should prob use something more substantial for your alt bracket.

[thelegg]

Well most idler pulleys just have metal bearings in them the same as cheap skateboard bearings, these are ceramic bearings which are even better than the metal type so in theory it should be fine I mean the wheel it's self is designed for riding on concrete etc so should be fine with a rubber belt on it

Ideal when you aiming for it to be on the road?

May is the deadline

[thelegg]

Cereal packet is ok for mocking up brackets etc but you should prob use something more substantial for your alt bracket.

Is 4mm plate not thick enough then ?

[thelegg]

Almost finished my exhaust, from this



To this



Alternator clearance



Just need to finish welding on the flanges and sort out where the sensor thingy will be going

Edited by thelegg, 31 October 2017 - 04:14 PM.

[thelegg]

Didn't get a lot done on Saturday as had to hurry home quick due to my road being underwater thanks to a river getting blocked up with a big metal roofing sheet so had to go for a paddle and unblock it lol. Anyway Sunday was better managed to finish my exhaust manifold :) then started on my radiator,

 

Decided the best route for the bottom hose was under the starter motor so made a metal pipe so that it won't rub through from touching anything.

 

 

Shorted the pipe on the engine so that it ends at the back and relocated the T piece

 

Fitted a mini thermostat housing to get a better angle

 

 

Also where does that other outlet in the picture above go to ? I'm guessing it's the return from the heater?

Refitted my steering column so that it's easier to move

 

Edited by thelegg, 31 October 2017 - 04:22 PM.

[lawrence]

Yep that pipe goes to the heater on mine. Nice idea with the water pipe. One of the other mini chaps on here has done that also, I'm thinking of redirecting mine that way. May borrow your idea for the rear engine mount also as mine seems to be too wobbly and killing driveshaft gaitors

Best of luck, bet you can start to see the end in sight by now too!

[thelegg]

Cool I'll just blank it off then as I don't have a heater lol, if you want any pics of my rear mount then give me a shout :) yeah slowly getting through the list of things to do !

[jackjewelljj]

Put a heater in it! Hated mine with out it.

[lawrence]

I personally would keep the heater also :) but then again I use mine in the winter. I would appreciate a photo of the mount tho yes. Cheer bud

[thelegg]

But I never used to use the heater when it was fitted before hence why I'm removing it, ok bud I'll send you some pics in a personal message

[Shingler4596]

All I've removed from my heater is the ability to change it from hot to col ad the only time it will be one if it's too cold lol. If it's too warm open the windows

[thelegg]

If it's cold enough to warent having the heater on then it's too cold for the mini to be out ;) lol

[Shingler4596]

Nah bugger that a mini should be used if it's too wet then fair enough but cold nah

[thelegg]

lol yeah I drive mine as long as it's not wet although it was my daily for 3 years so it's done it's fair share of wet weather,

what diameter of pipe do I need for the fuel lines ?