As there are now a growing number of CR with Gen 111 engines I thought I would start this thread so we could share our experiences and hopefully safe others $$ and in some cases physical pain.
For Starters.
1. Bleeding the clutch slave cylinder is almost impossible once the body is on. Suggest running the bleed valve to a more accessible place.
2. If you cut the corners at 45 degrees on the last cross support on the chassis it is a lot easier and safer to lift the body on and off.
3.Where the top steering column bracket is supported weld nuts to top of support plate as its hard work getting a spanner in there once the dash and wiring is completed.
4. Make changes to the wiring loom especially the O2 sensor wiring before the body is on. Its difficult operating on the wiring loom from underneath with your arms wrapped around the gearbox.I have the scratches to prove it.
5. Fitting a high energy sump to the Gen 111 engine is great for
oil control but ends up being lowest part of vehicle. I had to fit sump guard.
6. Nutserts are a much neater and stonger way to attach items to both steel and fibreglass.
I will add more as they come to mind.
Regards,
Phil
Classic Revivals and the Dark Side
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