Wide Ratio Gearbox And 1380 Engine Build by AndyMiniMad

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Thank you for pointing it out. I was about to start with the timing plate and stuff today. I really should have checked the book before guessing. Just goes to show, I rushed that bit and made a mistake. Thanks again GraemeC. The forum comes to the rescue. Oh well back to the garage, one step forward two steps back.

9-12-2010

Thanks Guys.
So ive fixed the half moon seal and moved on to the timing bits.

Checked the idler gear clearance again while it was all apart. (4 thou) so thats ok.

Once it was all back together I fitted the timing back plate not forgetting the gasket, and also fitted the cam retaining plate.

The cross head countersunk bols came from an old door hinge. They are the same size as the normal bolts so I guess they will be fine.
I have ordered the correct bolts from mini spares so I think ill change them over on monday when they arrive.
I slid on the duplex kit for a nice photo. Looks fab!!!

Next bit, modifications to the timing cover. I ground out the lip on the inside of the cover by the breather hole and bashed the lump by the oil seal flat.

Gave it a general tidy up before the main mod to the breather tube.

Im going to cut the tube in half lenghtways and weld on a new flat peice of metal. I know most folk just squash it with a big hammer, and to be honest thats what i did with the last one, but this time i thought it might look prettyer cut and welded. Im off to the garage now to start so ill put the pics up later.