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.