The beginning of the 2.8 conversion mock up

[fordboynick]

Had a little play with the grill today



Had a little mock up with the inlet and dizzy just to be on the safe side



All coming together lovely.....I think



Got my brackets and fitted and wired the altenator



Power steering pump fitted.....Was easy plumbing the pipework

[AlanN]

Hi Nick, seem to be getting on a bit, what are you using for engine mounts?

[BROWNYS V6]

dunno how much room you got in there for them cast exhaust manifolds, you will find it easier with a pair of tubular janspeed ones for a capri
there was a pair on e bay the other day.

[fordboynick]

cheers mate i will have a look for them, i got the engine all bolted in today, just waiting for a gearbox now.

[fordboynick]

rebuilt the heads today and splashd a bit of paint on the rocker covers my inlet and gearbox should be hear on monday along with my down pipes ,so will be a busy day monday

[AlanN]

Have you found a bell housing yet

[fordboynick]

hi al yea i get a gearbox monday with bellhouseing.lol ive pm you on essex-classic, how you getting on???

[fordboynick]

i was hoping to have a gearbox today, but plans have changed and i have got to pick it up tomorrow from oxford
so maybe it might fire up tomorrow

[fordboynick]

just got back from oxford with my gearbox, so it will be going in today ,all i need is a five speed gear stick if any 1 has got one for sale