Thanks @steve2286w, I haven't got the seals yet, long term project, but the glass is 5mm thick. I can see what you mean by being in line with the 'tub hook' and then keeping it out of the gutter. I'll play around with those measurements and see what it looks like.....

Hi all, I picked up the glass for two Alpine windows at Billing and am considering putting them into an 88" roof. I'd have to cut the 'holes' out but I think that's manageable. What I'd need to know is how far from the back edge does the window start and also how high out of the gutter should...

Got the crank pulley and drive dog for winch fitted with the aid of another hand made tool!.....

Then fitted the clutch pipe, slave to flexi, I bought a 'pre bent' one and to be honest it was a bit tight but got there in the end. Question, is it in the best position, it could be closer to the engine and do I need any additional support, i.e. a rubber grommet/bracket?.....

Moved the Battery Tray forward, but made it 'removable' to allow me to get to the steering relay in the future.....

Had a go at the Timing belt, my first time, and that wasn't too bad as long as you do your study beforehand.....

A bit of a 'Milestone', engine and gearbox finally in position.....

Made up a Clutch Alignment tool from a bit of Oak and it all went togrther smoothly.....

This is a Series 3 Box but it looks similar to the bits you have.....

I'll order some of those nuts right away. I'll also be trying to keep some of the rod linkage for a hand throttle 'cause I've a winch to fit too.....

Thanks @lynall , I am keeping the series gearbox and have that ready to go. Have the Flywheel housing drilled to take socket heads..... And have the extra studs in place, just to fit new oil seal yet..... I'm looking at your throttle set up, but that will be for another day.....

I'm going to have a few questions on this so I'll keep them all together in one thread. I've 'trial fitted' the engine and it sits fine on the engine brackets/mounts/rubbers. I'm using Bearmach Defender rubbers, ANR1808 I think. So, first question is about the exhaust downpipe. As you know it...

Got an unused 'old stock' one, so that's another problem sorted.....

Just looking back through photos, this is how the NS was.....

Thanks @tottot , mine was a non driver when I bought it so I guess anything could have been fitted.....

Hi folks, I'm coming near the time where the gearbox is ready to be fitted. I have these two mounts which came off the original chassis but have read that they are handed, part #s, 272501 and 272498. but I can see no discernible difference between them. Any pointers to tell L from R or are mine...

Anybody know what this bracket is for in tub of 88"? I can see holes for Bench seats but this seems to be an extra.....

The 'bracket' is made of strong stuff and offers a lot of protection against stray branches etc pushing up from below.....