the engine is now slowly starting to look like it might someday run.

just got to plumb in the cooling system , oh and find a starter motor.
Rescued attachment chrome rocker cover 017.jpg

Very nice indeed, very bling!!

Love the chrome. Mushroom head bolts are a nice touch too.

Looking nice, its all in the detail. Just an observation but is your steering UJ as close to the offside engine mount as it looks???

Mac

speaking of engine mounts, what's that you replaced the bits of wood with?

Looks like the old Fiesta Block Mount to me

yes, its the Fiesta engine mount. 40mm thick. The other side was more of a problem, needed 20mm thick ! Found a round one in the end. Not totally happy with it, will swop it for a larger diameter one before engine fire up !

are your engine supports made to Tiger dimensions ?

Yes, I followed the measurements in the book exactly and made up two jigs to weld them up. I've still got the jigs, so they could be used to do more.

Next question then - are you trying to fit rubber mounts of the right size to keep the engine level ?

I have the Tiger supplied ones and they don't even come close so i have had to raise the right hand side by 30mm !!

I was thinking of using a smaller mount on the left but can't find anything suitable.

[Edited on 25/5/05 by DaveFJ]

Mine are 40mm steering linkage side. 20mm on the other side. Engine sits at correct height and dead upright.There is a good 15/20mm clearance on the uj steering shaft. Just looks tight !
This firm have rubbers that you will find very useful.

http://www.gmt.gb.com/pages/products/waistedspecialbuffers/pages/2-13.html

[Edited on 25/5/05 by ayoungman]

[Edited on 25/5/05 by ayoungman]