Top end work finished for now. Engine rotated in the stand - so much easier than man-handling the PIII lump.
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The other side. |
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Oil pump from the bottom. The large nut, centre right, is the oil pressure relief valve. The two nuts above the valve attach the pump to the sump; the smaller nuts hold the pump body together. The sub-frame tube passes above the pump and is located by two bridge pieces on each side. |
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Bridge piece and bolts removed to show the spacers that ensure there is no movement or distortion. | |
Sub-frame removed to give access to the pulley and timing case. |
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Fan pulley. Note the locking plate, held by 5 setscrews, that stops the starting dog nut coming loose. |