Wide Ratio Gearbox And 1380 Engine Build by AndyMiniMad

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Right then ive started the engine build today. I dont know if anybody s interested in this but what the hell im going to keep posting the pictures and info anyway.
The block ready to start.

I started by oiling the new cam followers before placing them in.

Once they were all fitted I coated the faces with cam lube.

Then I slid in the cam being very carefull not to dammage the new cam bearings. Then I coated the lobes with the cam lube.

Next was the main bearing shells all oiled and ready to accept the crank.

Then the crank and the mains caps all torqued down to 85nm. The centre strap was machined to the centre cap by johnspeed. The thrusts are installed and the end float checked. (0.054) with the crank pushed over to the flywheel end. 

Before fitting the rods and pistons I did a last check of the big ends.

Perfect!!!

Rings fitted and pistons ready to go in. The middle ring has a slight shoulder which goes towards the top.

Ring compression tool makes this an easy job.

Then the big end caps are fitted with new shells and torqued to 45nm. You can see the marks on the rods and caps. This was done when I dissmantled the engine and means I wont get thing mixed up when rebuilding.

Next was to turn the block upside down and place the gaskets and rubber seal ready to accept the gearbox.

A new rubber "o" ring on the box with a bit of oil to keep it in place while I turned the box over for fitting to the block.

Gearbox fitted.

Next was the new oil pump and primary gear thrust washer. 

Then the primary gear slides on.

And lastly for tonight the washer and lock ring.

Dont know if anyones watching this but at least im having fun doing it.