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plastic orange
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Post by plastic orange »

Got some time today to pull the knackered engine out my Minor. Replacement 3.9 cleaned up ok, but I'll possibly be spraying it same colour as car. I then swapped over gearbox, and tomorrow the sump and SD1 timing cover (courtesy of Gav). Keeps me amused :roll:

Pete

Some pics:

Dragging engine round house:

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About to start:

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Up she goes

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Close up:

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Out she comes:

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Close up:

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Out:

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Old and New:

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Empty Hole:

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Separated:

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Re united and cleaning:

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Back inside to dry off:

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Post by plastic orange »

Replacement engine now in and running ok- reasonable oil pressure, but a bit more tappity than original engine:

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Post by v8 jago »

Looks nice mate !! And a very nice car too :D
Was Rover v8 10.7@122mph, 0-60-3.01sec
Now Blown BigBlock Chevy 9.9@134 upto now on low boost.

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