67 Mini Moke: First Drive with new Engine

This was moments after letting the clutch engage for the first time!

Our 67 Mini MOKE fires its new engine for the first time

After a couple of attempts that let me correct the distributor orientation to get the timing in range, and adding dashpot oil to the HIF44, our new 1345cc Mini MOKE roared to life just after noon on Wednesday June 5th 2013.

This short video is the first minute or so of of my smooth-running engine!