type4 2.3ltr build

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Ok engine is together 

   

now to bring it up to date for the final bits to get it running in the test bed.
some pics up to where I'm at.
Extra hole in the tinware is for pyrometer grommet and access.

   
       
If you you know your way around tinware you'll see the modifications to accommodate the conversion plate and repositioning of the throttle cable mount.
   

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[Barry]

Is the gearbox all done?

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I wonder how many rebuilds leave this bracket off
Easy done, new cooler, bolt it on. 
You have to take the bracket off the old one and the new cooler needs modification for it to fit.
Without it (it steadies the cooler) oil leaks will happen
   


I'm now waiting on some bits from the states
Rubber bits and thermostat and associated bits.

In the mean time I fitted new Weber manifolds
The CB manifold and linkage kit is over $700au and if you think you can just fit every thing out of the box you might want to look at the pics.
the transition from the manifold to the head is rubbish. The gaskets don't line up and hang into the port. 
You can't get a nut and washer onto either outside studs let alone a spanner or socket. There are no outlets for vacuum brakes.

So out with a high speed bur to true up the ports to the head and clearence the sides of the manifold. A grinder to flatten the area where the washer and nut sits and a razor blade modifies the gaskets. Then it is out with the TIG to weld some bosses on he runners for spigots. I take vacuum from all 4 runners and connect to a manifold on the firewall before sending it to the booster via the one way valve.
           

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[Barry]

We went with the CSP linkage and manifolds. 

They were closer to $1k   but fit really nicely

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Is the gearbox all done?

yep all done with a torque biasing diff
the change over will be happening soon starting with the gearbox.
mounts are done, a little work around the selector rod still to do.

I probably should have gone with the CSP manifolds and linkage (cost was the driving force) and saved an afternoons work but it all came good in the end.

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nearly ready for a run on the test bed.
The Python exhaust will be on the engine when it's in Blitz
The exhaust on the engine at the moment is there to run the cam in and set base afr's

           

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couldn't buy one of these

           

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