The guys were very busy, which is good to see and I had a browse around the workshop to get some more hints, ideas etc.
Having taken the engine and gearbox down with me, Richard arranged for me to take these over to the welding/fitting shop to try them on a chassis to see how things were going to fit up, and also knock up some engine and gearbox mountings. See photos below.
All looks pretty good, with only a couple of issues which look like they'll need to be dealt with.
Looks like I'll have to sort out a different gear linkage than the standard one, due to a foul on the chassis vertical and top tubes. Richard has suggested an option, so hopefully this is not insurmountable.
The standard inlet manifold won't fit, so I'll be going with the motorcycle carb option. GBS can do a manifold to suit.
Also at some point, I'll need to get a prop shaft to suit the FIAT gearbox to a Sierra diff.
Got the van loaded in the afternoon and headed home, getting back around midnight.
See next post for kit in garage......
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