Sunshine Garage Mk IV Roadster

  The construction of a Factory Five Mk IV Roadster

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    • Torque specs: SAE Grade 8

Engine installation


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Checking engine mount alignment

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A ‘crate engine'!

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In the crate

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A tight fit

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Almost in

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Adjusting the transmission

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Finally in

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The original A-frame

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The modified A-frame

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Transmission/A-frame before modification

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Relationship of the transmission to A-frame

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Tab removed from transmission


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