Finally got something!

[ChristiaanV]

updates:
Did the paperwork two weekends ago, so that's sorted. In the meantime I've been getting a whole bunch of stuff done and very little of what I need to.

-The indicators are sorted (left indicator switch will need replacing in future. for now it works.)
-I had to fix the choke arm inside (picture)
-Found out I need to wire a button for the horn, no cables access the horn button on the steering wheel.
-Kind of fixed the exhaust but I'll take it to a pro maybe Friday, then roadworthy Saturday.
-While cleaning the front of the engine, it stopped making spark on the plugs. When I got that sorted I didn't hook it up correctly, and the 1-3-4-2 doesn't work for me. I'm wired to run 1-2-3-4 (or in that order) (proof)
-Cleaned out about a spoonful of red paste out of the float chamber, might have to get a new float needle in future as this one looked a little pitted, possibly still original.
-Got new air filter and spark plugs (broke one of them on Saturday night trying to start the car, but they were due for a swap anyway)
-Removed the radiator last night. I need a longer screwdriver and lots of degreaser.
-Need to get a complete set of slave brake cylinders. Getting for the rear drums has been a mission, but payday was yesterday so a shopping spree is coming up

I got a pan to capture all the trash I would have dropped to the floor (a small hot water geyser drip tray from Builders) the plastic is really easy to clean oil off, I'd almost recommend anyone fixing their mini at home to get this solution. I'm just looking for a better way to plug the hole than my makeshift 'screw cap from a bad bladder out of an old camel pack' I did.

So much cleaning to do! I got a small steam cleaner, but it's really not doing the job fast enough for my liking, think I'll use boiling water and a toothbrush for the first grime wipe around the radiator and fan belt. Everything is sliding under the fan belt from being coated in grime.

But I do like progress.