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[HUBBA.HUBBA]

mmm LCB clamps. them bolts are going to be a pain. I would rotate the clamps around as you don't want then catching on any rough stuff.

The clamps are a pain. They touch each other! The 'Y' pipes are really close and if try to rotate the clamps round it spins the other one on the pipe. I could turn the bolt round.

[nicklouse]

I thought there was the square for the coach bolt head o one side only.

 

and yes I know what you man about touching.

 

mmmmmband clamps

 

https://www.merlinmo...eel-band-clamps

[HUBBA.HUBBA]

I thought there was the square for the coach bolt head o one side only.
 
and yes I know what you man about touching.
 
mmmmmband clamps
 
https://www.merlinmo...eel-band-clamps

I think it's square on both sides with a D shaped washer. I'll have a look in a bit

[HUBBA.HUBBA]

Yep, square holes on both sides. Think I would have 'made' it fit otherwise.  20180726_165026_resized.jpg   44.53K   1 downloads  20180726_165619_resized.jpg   34.46K   2 downloads  20180726_165540_resized.jpg   42.56K   3 downloads
Done

[HUBBA.HUBBA]

Something I've been meaning to ask people. With my wiper wheel boxes in upside down are they going to park upwards.  20180726_203509_resized.jpg   49.97K   0 downloads

[Ethel]

They would do, but did I notice the motor has also flipped sides? Safest thing is to make a pointer out of masking tape to test what they do.

 

...I'll take that back, one of your other piccies had me thinking it  was under the bonnet. So yes it will - if it's a RHD Mini motor. No reason why it should be though, they're available with all sorts of configurations of park and sweep, including adjustable. It's all down to the drive wheel.

[HUBBA.HUBBA]

They would do, but did I notice the motor has also flipped sides? Safest thing is to make a pointer out of masking tape to test what they do.
 
...I'll take that back, one of your other piccies had me thinking it  was under the bonnet. So yes it will - if it's a RHD Mini motor. No reason why it should be though, they're available with all sorts of configurations of park and sweep, including adjustable. It's all down to the drive wheel.

We'll soon see. I'll take the wipers off when I test them (especially as they cost £40)

[HUBBA.HUBBA]

Nice, simple little fix today. For some reason all heater fan switches seem to be 2 speed settings. No good for me. Then wondered if the switches were servicable. So took a spare one apart to see and ittranspires you can just pop the switch off the front and put it on a single on/off fog light switch. Job done. Don't know why AMC used a double on switch for an on/off heater. Had to change it as it would just do my head in.  20180727_112747_resized.jpg   55.96K   1 downloads  20180727_112843_resized.jpg   74.61K   0 downloads

Edited by HUBBA.HUBBA, 27 July 2018 - 10:44 AM.

[HUBBA.HUBBA]

Are these altenator retaining springs available anywhere?
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[minitravellerman]

Loving this build - always great to see someone do something completely different to everyone else.

Just shows how individual Minis (and variants) can be.

[GraemeC]

https://www.ebay.co....S-/302667421945

[HUBBA.HUBBA]

https://www.ebay.co....S-/302667421945

Ordered! Cheers

[HUBBA.HUBBA]

Bit more wiring.
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[HUBBA.HUBBA]

As I bought new headlights, I found the lens rattles about. Not exactly a snug fit.  20180728_162655_resized.jpg   39.52K   0 downloads
Been thinking of the best way to address this, ended turning the Cub into a black edition with some edging trim.
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Haven't decided yet wether to leave black or spray Sandy.

Edited by HUBBA.HUBBA, 29 July 2018 - 10:28 AM.

[nicklouse]

looks good like that.