My Elio Alternate Project Is Underway.

[Mark BEX]

All the engine related wiring is done and fuse box mounted (red arrow), with a battery it would likely turn over with the key.

Battery is the next headache, trying to figure where to mount it, and it's not as easy as you might think, but I got to work it out.

The front is looking quite complete, mechanically that is, with most things in their place. Getting there bit at a time, after the battery will be fuel tank and fuel lines, it might even start up then.

 

[Mark BEX]

The battery has ended up behind the firewall, left of, and next to your clutch foot. The box the new battery came in was handy to figure the location

I always wanted it there, albeit a little lower, but was concerned the wiring loom junction box would have no room, and it's position is reasonably fixed because of the wiring loom, as is the fuse box.

So I whipped up a little battery cradle, drilled few holes, and Bob's your uncle.

For stability, being where it is very close to the front axle line, is close to ideal.

 

[84mpg]

I guess the box weighed a little less than the battery, huh?

I would have probably struggled with the full weight of the battery.... while the empty box was on the floor!

 

[Mark BEX]

I guess the box weighed a little less than the battery, huh?

Was more worried about jamming my fingers moving it in and out while looking for setup.

 

[Velhartice]

Looks like a little honda group 51 battery? It surely doesn't need much.

 

[Mark BEX]

Looks like a little honda group 51 battery? It surely doesn't need much.

No idea, it's 200 x 140 x 200mm (8 x 5.6 x 8") It was the smallest I could get length and width, but still with decent cranking capacity, because it's tall, and tall wasn't important.

 

[Mark BEX]

Had some electrical issues, a pet hate of mine, but found the problem myself.

A small earth strap from the OBD2 port not ground, and the lambda sensor not connected, needed earthing through the exhaust header pipe.

.. and the result ..

 

[Made in USA]

Wants to run. Congratulations.

 

[Mark BEX]

Wants to run. Congratulations.

Not many steps left, put the fuel tank in position today also.

 

[84mpg]

Sounds like we’re going to be celebrating a drive around the block soon.