The Moke gets 16 valves

[Daley Down Under]

Adrian, you going to bring it over for a track day at Coombe when its finished

Maybe not but post a video of it in action when you can.

If we ever come back from Oz, I guarantee the red Moke will be coming too - Combe is a must.

I'll post a video once up and running.  Also hoping to get it to Lakeside (local track) once all shakedown and proving is done 

Cheers Adrian

[Daley Down Under]

I love it when parts arrive 

During the week I got all my red hoses (fuel and coolant), a selection of pipe connectors, reducers, barbs, clips and my modified extractors were finally ready.  I'm still waiting on my dizzy and gear selector bracket, but I had more than enough stuff to make some real progress this weekend.  The fuel pump, fuel filter and lines are all in (no electrics yet), the sender unit is modified to include a fuel return, the fuel tank is back in and all coolant hoses are now connected.  I've also wrapped the extractors and bolted them up in situ (just the system and back box to fit now).

A few pics ...

Cheers Adrian

[Moleman]

Very tidy job mate. 

[Daley Down Under]

Very tidy job mate. 

Thanks Colin

[paintman]

Love the number plate Adrian.....and colour matched as well!!

[Daley Down Under]

Love the number plate Adrian.....and colour matched as well!!

And only $440 (£200) Tony

[paintman]

Bargain!!!😉

[Daley Down Under]

Moke and Suzuki = moki 

['The Gaffer']

Looking good Adrian. Must be nice to have a tinker in the warm

[Daley Down Under]

Looking good Adrian. Must be nice to have a tinker in the warm

Thanks Phil

[Daley Down Under]

Got home from work a bit earlier today.  Managed to do a trial fit with all under bonnet components.  There's still room for the ECU on the bulkhead 

Cheers Adrian

[Crunchie Gears]

That picture could be in an art museum.   

That looks great

[Iancider]

Agreed,

Leave the bonnet off - its too good to hide!

[Daley Down Under]

That picture could be in an art museum.   

That looks great

Thanks CG - I might have to paint the overflow tank now 

[Daley Down Under]

Agreed,

Leave the bonnet off - its too good to hide!

Ian - they have a habit of flying open anyway so not a bad idea

[Facial Hair Optional]

That's a beaut cobber!

[Daley Down Under]

Wife's 50th on Saturday so Moke work has been a bit limited 

Did manage to get out there today for a while and spend some more time on the wiring.  The coil loom is now minimalized and I've fitted the coil to the bulkhead.  The fuel pump wiring is in and tested - all works fine and the return line via a barb through the sender unit is a winner.  Just like the England rugby team 

I've also fitted the main 60A fuse breaker from the Suzuki between the alternator/rest of the loom and battery cable (its bolted to the subframe tower on the driver's side).  The battery cable is now in one continuous piece all the way to the starter motor. 

I've also fitted some 'new' speakers to replace the very sub standard ones that used to sit under the dash.  The 2nd photo also shows the ECU (now mounted centrally up under the dash) - if you look really closely.  Finally, I've relocated the windscreen washer bottle to its new home above the passenger footwell. 

I've been promised the gear shift bracket this week, so I'll be able to do the final 'major job' and fit the shortened gear linkage.  Last major job apart from the wiring of course. 

Cheers Adrian

[Crunchie Gears]

Adrian. Good work!

I need to ask about the 4x2 wooden plank?  People who know me know I like a bit of wood in a car (Morgans) but did not think a moke had too much in it

Not long to go.  Keep up the good work

[Iancider]

I like the use of the cycling drinks bottle but is it labelled SPEW on the side?!

[Daley Down Under]

Adrian. Good work!

I need to ask about the 4x2 wooden plank?  People who know me know I like a bit of wood in a car (Morgans) but did not think a moke had too much in it

Not long to go.  Keep up the good work

I got a B in O level Woodwork so thought I'd put it to good use 

The wooden 'planks' are essentially carriers for the plywood dash.  Here's a view of finished article.  The existing top and bottom rails just provided a good mounting point.

Cheers Adrian

[Daley Down Under]

I like the use of the cycling drinks bottle but is it labelled SPEW on the side?!

That's what everyone will be doing at 8000 rpm in 5th 

[paintman]

The Moke's looking really tidy and up-together now Adrian.....love the dash!  

Certainly doesn't look like an old car anymore.......almost up to date.

[Daley Down Under]

The Moke's looking really tidy and up-together now Adrian.....love the dash!  

Certainly doesn't look like an old car anymore.......almost up to date.

Thanks Tony - that photo was taken in 2013 just after I finished the first resto.  Not looking quite so pristine at the moment with wires everywhere and covered in dust.  Will not be long before it looks like that again though 

Cheers Adrian

['The Gaffer']

Very smart. I want one

[Moleman]

Very nice mate. 

[Daley Down Under]

Very smart. I want one

I've got a spare one Phil - just resembles a sack of spanners that's all 

Cheers Adrian

[Daley Down Under]

Very nice mate. 

Thanks Colin - sorry to hear about your off at Combe.  Pleased damage to car was not too significant and damage to you was even less.

Cheers Adrian

[Facial Hair Optional]

Fab looking little beastie Adrian. I'd quite like one of those myself. I reckon I'd get more use out of it than I do with my current kits.

Blimey they fetch strong money here in the UK!!!!  http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/list/82/moke/

[Daley Down Under]

Fab looking little beastie Adrian. I'd quite like one of those myself. I reckon I'd get more use out of it than I do with my current kits.

Blimey they fetch strong money here in the UK!!!!  http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/list/82/moke/

Thanks FHO and good grief - that is strong money.  Mine will definitely come back with me if we ever return to UK.

PS: gear shift bracket finally turned up yesterday so I can get on and modify/fit gear linkage.  That's the last big job apart from finishing the wiring 

Cheers Adrian

[benchmark51]

A bit off subject, but an interesting use of a mini.

[Moleman]

That is really cool. 

[paintman]

Sacrilege

That pick-up looks mint!

[Daley Down Under]

It's been a while since my last update but things have been progressing (just not photo worthy).  During the last few days, I've been at the wiring, gear linkage and clutch pedal mods.  I now have a 5 speed 



The linkage was a bit of a challenge - not sure what its made of but welding was not going well so I resorted to a sleeve and pipe bender.  Its turned out ok and works a treat.



The engine bay is just about finished apart from tidying the wiring and securing relays/fuses.  I'm hoping to get the remainder of the fuel/ECU wiring completed this weekend so should be able to try a start up 



Cheers Adrian

['The Gaffer']

Nice work Adrian. Start up Video maybe?

[paintman]

Progressing well now Adrian

[Daley Down Under]

Nice work Adrian. Start up Video maybe?

May be Phil (although might have to wait for auto electrician visit 

[Daley Down Under]

Didn't quite make it as far as starting up.  Close but no cigar - I've got ignition light, oil pressure light, the starter motor turns over on the key but I cant figure out the air flow meter wiring.  I'm using a Mk1 AFM and a Mk2 loom.  The colours are different and without guessing I'm stuck.  I've posted on the 16v Mini forum, Team Swift and the Redline GTI forums - just waiting for a reply now.

Might need to do a bit of tidying on the loom when I'm up and running 



Watch this space.

Cheers Adrian

[sanzomat]

That bowl of spaghetti looks nearly as bad as mine did a couple of months ago. Keep the faith - you'll get there!

[Daley Down Under]

That bowl of spaghetti looks nearly as bad as mine did a couple of months ago. Keep the faith - you'll get there!

All good (and colour-blind too)

[Iancider]

All good (and colour-blind too)

Now that is an extra dimension of challenging!

Ian