AP2289 Build log 'stage 2'

[tkb289]

Glen,

Slow but steady progress, getting the correct parts is challenging and the supply chain issues has not helped. Perhaps you can start to mock up the clutch throwout bearing & fork assembly and slave cylinder mounting, while waiting for the starter motor.

Keep up the good work.

- Tim

[1795]

Glen,

that looks like my bell housing! Depending on the starter, some might need to be clocked and some might need a shim. I had to clock mine to get it to fit.

It's a pain taking the engine in and out, but you might want to get it in place and check clearances before adding too much more to it. Sometimes it looks like something will fit, until you get it in place.

I found that bringing the engine in from the side (over the fender) is easier than bringing it in from the nose (unless you have one of those nice ramps like Shelby had). Most booms lack the reach from the nose and ou are having to muscle the engine back.

Good luck!

Jim

[xb-60]

Tim and Jim,

Thanks, and comments much appreciated.
It certainly does make sense to do a trial fit of the engine with scattershield fitted but without the gearbox to have a 'visual' on the clearance - or otherwise - of the clutch fork. Then any required clearance can more easily be sorted.

Cheers!
Glen

[ssv ute]

Hi Glen,

Have you had any progress on your build?

Richard

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by ssv ute

Hi Glen,

Have you had any progress on your build?

Richard

Hi Richard. Short answer is no.
Longer answer is all is ready to go with trial fitting the engine, and then fitting engine and gearbox as a unit.

Back to the "no"
Went in last Tuesday, as the engine trial fit should have been accomplished. Greeted with - "we don't have the engine mounts". I was about to head home and start searching for them, but I knew I didn't have them, so we started checking all of the gear laid out on the bench that belonged to the car's location.... and there we quickly found the engine mounts. Sheepish looks followed.
So, I'm going back in there this Tuesday.

I need results. I don't want to be too old to drive my car

Regards,
Glen

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by xb-60

I need results. I don't want to be too old to drive my car

Well I remember last year at this time you were at least a year younger.

[xb-60]

Patrick - I’m not in the mood