Not exactly a n Elf/Hornet, but close

Thank you for the insight and tips.

Dynamo, starter, distributor and oil filter will be removed prior to installation.

I hadn't noticed the clutch arm. Will check.

At least I probably did a good job painting the metal fan, in order to fool you that it was plastic one.

I was going to suggest removing the starter, dynamo and the oil filter bowl too.

I've got some clutch arms with a similar bend in them. It might be to increase the throw of the release bearing when the ball on the end of the arm has worn. I've been struggling to get mine to clear so fitted a brand new one and the clutch is perfect again. Unfortunately it's a pig of a job to change when the pin is fitted (correctly) the way you have it as the split pin is impossible to get at. I would suggest turning the pin around just in case you need to change the arm.

Also, I find fitting the radiator after the engine is in place very difficult. Getting the components lined up and getting the bolts in and tightened requires a lot of patience and dexterity. I would suggest fully fitting the radiator to the engine before you drop it in place. I think it goes in okay that way. If you do decide to fit the radiator separately, cut some thin card from a cereal packet and tape it to the inside of the radiator before you fit it. It will save damaging the fins as you slide the radiator in but remember to remove it before you fit the top part of the cowl.

Good luck.
Kev

And a wonderful job you did on the fan! I should have spotted it as metal because of the blades.

You can leave the starter in place. It's position won't affect dropping the power unit into the car.

I install with the radiator in place, too, but it does require a bit more care (a second pair of hands is helpful). Either way works.

I was thinking about getting a car lift for my garage, and finally I bit the bullet. Its not completely finished as the ramps will be delivered tomorrow, but its a magnificent machine. I lifts the car to a height of 2 meters.



I also got a metal body wingard pump, and will use that one instead for the plastic bodied one.





The engine should be in by the end of the week!!!!!

Big day yesterday. The engine went in.

I thought it would take all evening, but with the helpful tips and hints from mini forums, the correct tools for the job and the help of a few friends (one is a Mini mechanic), it took less than half an hour.

Lined up the car on the lift with the hoist



Protected surrounding painted areas




lowered the engine carefully



Hey presto..

Cool! Looking great! VERY envious of the lift. Wish I had the height in my garage (and all those friends to help!)

The tank went in today, and I fabricated the boot board, It now needs to be covered with carpet and white piping.

Today I installed the last pieces of carpet on the sides of the rear wing and finally fitted the rear couch, for good.

it just keeps looking better and better...

Amazing!

Gear selector went in today. The loom is also almost completely connected. Just the binnacle connections and lights to fit. Its like a snake pit in there!!

I'm gobsmacked, it's fantastic!

I fitted the rear handles today.







The interior is almost completely finished!!!!

Just a few details left.

Next up is the fitment of carb/exhaust manifold and the exhaust itself.

I am having a new exhaust fabricated (with starter button kink) and to be joined with the rear crimped box I have.

Then some electrics, distributor, timing, plug leads, vaccum cables, fitting a battery, fluids and hopefully she will be a runner soon.

Can't wait.

I made a site for the car.

http://www.wix.com/austinbeachcar/prototype#!home|mainPage

New site looks great John. The car looks beautiful.
Well done
Tony