We decided that it was prudent to test fit the engine to ensure that we had the appropriate clearance for brake lines, clutch line, fuel lines, fuel pump etc.
It was not too difficult to drop it in with the two of us and an engine crane. We made up some brackets to bolt on to the exhaust manifold bolt holes and managed to position them so that the engine and gearbox was relatively balanced. It was slightly heavier on the gearbox end, but that made it easier to get it under the tunnel frame at the back.
It was not too difficult to drop it in with the two of us and an engine crane. We made up some brackets to bolt on to the exhaust manifold bolt holes and managed to position them so that the engine and gearbox was relatively balanced. It was slightly heavier on the gearbox end, but that made it easier to get it under the tunnel frame at the back.
This then allowed us to measure up for the propshaft. Fairly straightforward job and the part was ordered from Bailey Morris. They give an excellent service and it was a very quick turnaround.
Bailey Morris have a nice PDF file that you can download and complete with all of the measurements they need. For information, here is the one I completed
The useful information here is the slip yoke (gearbox sleeve) part number!
The other job while testing fitting was to follow a similar process that we did for he fuel tank mounting for the gearbox mount.
We drilled 2 holes down, and welded some M10 threaded bar in place to hold the gearbox.
Bit of a dark picture, and the reflections don't help, but you can just about see the stud coming down with a nut on the end.
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