Clutch fitted, gearbox fitted and...

I decided to try and fit the clutch and gearbox today. This meant getting the hoist out and lifting the engine off the stand so I could mount the clutch. I used a socket extension bar to align the clutch plate and the gearbox went on fairly easily one the gearbox was aligned with the correct mounting holes on the engine. I also fitted the clutch cylinder bracket strengthener.

above: Clutch fitted

below: Gearbox fitted

below: Clutch slave cylinder strengthener fitted

As that was done and the hoist was out, I thought I'd have a go at putting the engine in!

It really needs two people, but I gave it a go and apart from having to remove the new coolant pipe I'd fitted, it went in fairly easily. I'll have to look at how to mount the coolant pipe and maybe drill some new holes so I can relocate the brackets. Maybe it will be ok.

Anyway, the engine is in and it's on its mounts and supported by the jack until I can get all the mounts tightened.