July 8, 201016 yr Author comment_450330 Thanks Parrot! its getting there, got flywheel, clutch, gearbox and tail shaft in. New roof lining in halfway as well. Interior is back in as well... Edited July 8, 201016 yr by Tally Report
July 27, 201016 yr Author comment_454977 Ok just to prove this project hasn't gone under ive got the front and rear windscreens in (although rear isn't in in the pic). Have started work on the engine. New water-pump and thermostat housing fitted. Now ive started work on the battery relocation to the rear. Ive got 4 meters of 2 B&S 32mm 255amp cable. Thing is though not sure what I'm going to do with some of these wires hanging off the side of the cable. Was thinking of some sort of terminal block or junction box to just save me the hassle and merge the existing cables together instead of removing old positive cable... And also as the engine is from a KE70 the Bosch alternator has an internal regulator instead of an external one that the car had originally... so not sure what to do with that. Edited July 27, 201016 yr by Tally Report
July 28, 201016 yr comment_455180 i can help you with the alternator thingo.. i recently did this on my 30. pm me. Report
July 29, 201016 yr comment_455425 In regards to the alternator problem, have a read of this KE55 alternator into KE20 Report
July 30, 201016 yr Author comment_455787 ok so wont start, not getting any power... here is the deal... have wired engine up like following: standard liquid cell battery in boot 2 B&S 32mm 255amp cable for both positive and negative battery leads... positive straight to starter motor and negative to earth Wire from B+ on alternator to starter motor wire from D on alternator to i think white/black on old alternator connector on loom joined yellow/white and white/green on regulator loom... these cars are so small to work on from underneath, especially when laying on the ground... need a hoist lol will get pics in the morning, hopefully get it sorted with a fresh mind.... Edited July 30, 201016 yr by Tally Report
July 31, 201016 yr comment_455868 you need to remove the old regulator altogether and join wires. Report
July 31, 201016 yr Author comment_455876 Yea nah I've removed it, problem sorted anyway, bad earth lol, always the case isn't it! Just have to sort out a few minor issues... Report
July 31, 201016 yr comment_455931 Where did you earth the battery? A few people have had issuse when they earth it in the boot. Report
July 31, 201016 yr Author comment_455954 Inside passenger rear quarter there was a good solid point. Report
July 31, 201016 yr comment_455956 Ahhk, i know of a few people that have done it and reckon not to trust 40yr old steel as a good conductor. Last time i did a battery in boot conversion, i just ran both cables into the engine bay. But as long as it works for you :lolcry: Report
July 31, 201016 yr comment_455960 i did the battery boot bit and earthed the battery to the same point as the fuel tank was worked perfect. Report
August 2, 201016 yr Author comment_456290 Just missed out on a brand new KE25 grill and corner garnishes for this, so pissed off lol ah well, were good price too... Report
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