Monthly Archives: February 2012

Injectors

Engine, GT40

When I got it the injector rail had been removed (along with manifolds) but the injectors were still in the rail which then meant that the pintle caps had been damaged.

I struggled like hell to find somewhere that sold the caps (seals and O-rings, no problem). Finally ordered some from the US. About £18. Great, except that the cnuts at royal mail charged me nearly £12 for the import VAT and a ‘handling fee’. VAT, fine, I dislike it but I accept it. The handling fee on the other hand is nothing more than a rip-off.

Engine adapter plate

Engine, Gearbox, Uncategorized

The engine to gearbox adapter plate turned up at the w/e

Along with the oil-take off plate/block

So despite the sub zero temperature in the garage I had to at least try out the adapter on the engine (the gearbox will have to wait until the snow has gone!)

So put it on and shock horror, it didn’t fit…. it hit the flexplate/starter gear.

After a second of panic, thought “hmmm, is there a spacer”, checked the manual and yep one spacer, so off with the flexplate, remove the spacer and try again. Now it fits (although I need a another dowel as one was missing).

I guessed that the starter will have to be moved back an equal amount and Doug confirmed it, he also mentioned that the starter motor bolts will have to be shaved to fit. Still, have lathe, will modify! 🙂

Next job is to get some M12 bolts (I believe to make matters more awkward they are fine thread) along with some studding and I can mount it properly and attach the gearbox. Plus I need to make up a new dowel.