The Le Mans Mini Marcos is not the only project car in the Maximum Mini stables (ahem!) that's booking some progress (click here). Meanwhile the Ogle has received some new parts too: distribution- and cooling system mainly. Sipke Blom placed a new distribution chain and seal (the old chain was so loose it could almost be taken off without moving the gears), flushed and pressurized the cooling system and radiator, fitted a new water pump, hoses and clips to and from the radiator and all the necessary gaskets. We jump started the engine, which was now running so much smoother compared to when it was started first (here) and I was able to play a little with the accelerator pedal for the first time. Nice! Next step: wiring and brakes.
Ready to be jump-started with refreshed cooling system and distribution system
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A new waterpump as well as a new distribution chain had just been fitted here
Picture Sipke Blom
Cooling system drained and cleaned, new thermostat, clips and hoses, radiator pressurized...
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And starting it up again. It runs so much smoother now!
Video Jeroen Booij
My first time behind the wheel to play with the throttle pedal. Nice!
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