little slack on the reports...
I have swung in the engine, the gearbox despite being a Type 9 sits very close to the drivers tunnel. I think the V6 one may be a little wider. So I am trying to get the box as far over as possible. the standard box mounts are not much use in the stock placing.
The clearance of the engine to the bonnet looks close, but looks like it will work.
I am having some plates made up to bolt to the block for the engine mountsand once that is done I can get the engine properly level, then see how far forward I can get it to give more clearance for the clutch arm.
So soon I will have to order some bodywork.
The exhaust manifolds are also an issue so I have ordered flanges to make new manifolds.
Test fitted a Headlamp as well on Thursday, need to sort a couple of little things but i think they should fit up well.
So just chipping away at little bits,
Did I say I have bolted in the pedal box for first fit? that's in OK. and made a start on the fuel and brake lines. Tunnel tops are finished too.
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