Not quite a build thread....

[Johno]

Well I think I've got the worst of the electrics out of the way....
It's been a bit of an uphill struggle to say the least. Colours different to diagrams, wiring modified and relays removed to say a few of my problems.
All the wirings roughly laid out in place except the wiring to the rear (which should be straight forward now), just needs tidying up.




The main fuse box will be mounted to the removable cover for my steering column/brake pedals and when this is removed you will be able to access the secondary fuse box without removing the scuttle.






Hopefully within a week or two I should be able to try and start her....

[thailoz]

looking great you have some nice ideas that i may steal lol

[Johno]

Thanks thailoz, steal away buddy that's what this site is all about.

Well I fabricated an expansion tank today out of ally and raised it as high as I dare.
It's approximately 200mm high by 100mm diameter with a 0.9 bar radiator cap which should leave plenty of room for the coolant to expand.
I'm hoping I got it right but if anybody can see a problem with it please let me know as it was a spur of the moment thing..LOL






I've run a 10mm ally pipe from the top of the rad to the top of the tank which I guess should eliminate trapped air..







Just need to order some coolant hose to plumb it all up now.
I've also been working on my electrics today and have the main fuse box in place and now routing the wires to the rear.

[Johno]

Quick update,
Fabricated my battery box tonight...

[twinturbo]

Nice box, are you going to put some U-Trim on it to prevent possible chaffing of the cables . Mr IVA may pick up on that.

Cheers

TT

[K4KEV]

Thats a classy touch Johno..... gonna be one very tasty build when complete

[Johno]

Originally Posted by K4KEV

Thats a classy touch Johno..... gonna be one very tasty build when complete

Thanks Kev, I'm enjoying working on the car again and have spent the last few weeks finishing off started jobs which seem to take forever....

Originally Posted by twinturbo

Nice box, are you going to put some U-Trim on it to prevent possible chaffing of the cables . Mr IVA may pick up on that.

Cheers

TT

I've made the ally box so it is not past the front of the battery and any cables should be well clear.... but I guess it would be a good idea put some on just in case...

[robo]

That battery box is totally wrong for the car, can I buy it

The nuts

Bob

[Johno]

Hi all,

Cheers Robo, it was just a spur of the moment thing really. To my surprise it only took about 1 1/2 hours to come up with the idea and fabricate it.

Well today I modified my fuel tank to take the MX5 tank vent. I decided to raise it a bit on the tank with a left over bit of pipe to try to keep it out of the fuel.




Also started making my back boot lid out of ally. It's rice grain effect chequer plate which has a lot smaller raised foot print.




Also been looking at doing something different with the back end. Not too sure yet but when everything is black I'm thinking it will be Ok.
It's nowhere near finished yet so time will tell......

[Johno]

Originally Posted by robo

That battery box is totally wrong for the car, can I buy it

The nuts

Bob

Hi Robo,
Got my battery box cover back from powder coat last Friday and it's not looking too bad. I've had it powder coated in chrome effect...
I'll put a photo up tomorrow..

Got quite a bit done on the car but also waiting for parts which are holding me up...