5-Speed Conversion + Engine Replacement

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Support stands in place

 

Engine bay before starting work

 

Radiator removed

 

Engine ready for lift out

 

Easy does it

 

Mind the paint

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The (oily) cadaver

 

Empty engine bay

 

New engine as received

 

New engine ready to fit

 

Protective plugs in place

 

Old backplate installed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Original flywheel mounted

 

Replacement pilot bushing

 

New clutch installed

 

Ford Sierra gearbox - note offset in lever

 

Gearbox with transition bell housing

 

Note clutch release yoke in place

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New engine & gearbox ready for lifting

 

New engine in place

 

Ready for auxiliaries & connections

 

Finished ! (taken after 3000 miles)

 

Under side of new gearbox and housing

 

View of new cross support & speedo t/o