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Got the sump bolted up.
Put the head on and installed the camshaft.
Mmm..
Put the head on and installed the camshaft.
Mmm..
I can't imagine how satisfying a job like that is
thanks higgy. not out of my 80, that engine is still running stronger than god..
it might go in a long term future project, or, if dave2000 offers me enough cash, (including shipping), it can go on a pallet.. .
having bought some new oem parts that i havnt bought before, such as the alternator bracket, IP support bracket and crank pulley. its surprising, or maybe not. how poor the paint finish is. they also have bare metal exposed around the bolt holes that the bolt flange doesnt actually cover. these literally started rusting within a couple of days and i had to coat them with WD40.Well done CG, they don't come that good from the factory !
Your too kind dave...Looking great, takes me back a few years for sure. , Back then though with money being as short as it was (typical apprentice mechanic wages of £16.00 per week), it meant scurrying around breakers yards looking for good parts and cleaning and painting before fitting, but those were the days, I did have help though when shoehorning engines from different cars into Anglia's and even a Rover V8 into a Mk1 Escort with a 'Janspeed' fibreglass flip front, funny how I can remember'stuff' from 45+ years ago and not what I had for dinner last night.
BTW Mike, my offer still stands and I will even allow you to come over and fit it into my 80 and will of course provide food and lodging.
Regards
Dave