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GEARBOX IN!!! super pleased. all just loosely bolted up at moment to test fit. then test fitted the bulk head. bit of filling of new Galv to get bolts through but fitted super easy - was expecting a struggle. will be changing a few nuts to Nylocks on final install Any One Spot any Issues...

Thanks Marmaduke, there are various brackets that are marked Up Right / Left etc, i was just wondering how this is viewed, yep my SWB is right hand drive.

When Viewing the Parts Drawings and item are referenced LEFT or RIGHT is this viewed when sat in drivers seat, looking at front of vehicle????? Mountings and Rubbers

So my thinking as that i am working on my own in cramped space tat i would rather get engine in then the gearbox being the smaller item it would be easier to jiggle it into position rather than wrestling with the heavy engine. picked up a Engineerings hoist locally so feeling much safer lifting...

Ahhhh Thanks Blackburn. top tip... (Best Swap Them!!!) Gearbox in first then engine OR Engine Then Gearbox?????

that's exactly the ones i am looking at....

Hmmm would this work to tap out various things on the Landy? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/US-PRO-Tools-24pc-UNC-UNF-Imperial-Tap-And-Die-Thread-Cutting-Set-NEW-2621/283360238231?hash=item41f9961a97:g:6cgAAOSw~tJeTB-L

amazing just trying that out - slow but can get a shopping list together now. many thanks

how do i find out Nut & Bolt sizes used on the landy? i could use the part number and purhase from paddocks or similar but must be possible to work out whats used and purchase locally. pressing one is what size is used on the 4 small bolts on the underside of the Steering realay? i will need...

My thoughts today on a Way forward. Continue to get the head done by local Machine shop. - New valve stems - Should I get it skimmed to up the Compression? The main block is now completely stripped. - take out Core Plugs - Get Machine shop to deep clean, re do Cam Bearings, check crank & Cam &...

Ok So thought i would try and document work done so far and thoughts / Issues / Questions as i go along. Might still post specific Questions in there own thread? My 1977 SWB Petrol has been with me for about 6 years, Weekend run around & Wood collecting Machine! so started with a the plan...

started to investigate some prices for bits.... Bearmarch Britpart AllMakes then Turners Price wise Vs Quality = looking at the the Tappet Followers such a range of prices?

ok some Photos.(Hopefully it works) Pistons - dirty relatively ok? one has scoring on side? piston rings look gummed up. Cylinder bores - much better that was expecting - only a rally really small lip at top hardly feel it with finger. Main Bearings - showing wear Con Rod Bearing looks like...

that's a great write up, considering Completely stripping engine at home then taking Block / Pistons / Crank / Cam shaft to be tested & rebuilt at local Engine place. not set up with all the prissisioin tools and need to strike a balance on Time & Cost. those Crank Seals are a little...

need to get Some photos. So Today progress, Head off - dropping straight to local Places for check over. timing cover off, Front polly off (Not Fun) Sump off and a 1/2" thick layer of gunky reside that feels Course..... Cleaned top of Cylinders to reveal +40 on Pistons - Bores are looking ok...

Will Do! hoping to to take head off tomorrow. will grab photos of Bores. 100% want to check timing time, & Cam followers.

My SWB 88 petrol is part way through a Restoration of sorts! it always was rather smokey so thinking of doing some engine work whilst the engine is out. The Engine is on a Stand at the moment so i don't have the option of doing a Compression Test. Thinking Of taking the head off, visually...

Thank shippers, any reccomened seam sealer brands?

Hi Blackburn, thanks for that. Would I Do things in this order? T Wash Dry completely Seam seal joins Etch prime Primer Top coat many thanks