Just a minor upgrade

[colin jones]

Just a shot of the pioneer rack installed and the radiator that is going in. The radiator is out of an auto header. It is 750mm x 600mm in size and that leaves me no more room at all. Its a perfect fit and big.
Colin.

[colin jones]

Before the engine went in I decided to do a transmission service with new filter and found the flex plate was considerably worn. This is a very good time to replace old for new, (as per pics). I am also puting a remote oil filter to the engine as it will make changing the oil filter a breeze (as per pic).
I'm sure I would have done a lot of cursing if the engine and trans went in and I found out later about the flex plate being worn. It is one drawback about an auto trans. You can't tow start it.
Anyway its all new and I will never have trouble engaging the starter motor.
Colin.

[Justin Pollard]

Hello Colin,
The mortar carrier is looking brilliant,are you planning on taking it to Corowa next year?.

Justin.

[colin jones]

Hi Justin, I will be making every attempt to take the carrier to corowa next year. That will give me plenty of time to iron out all the bugs I hope.
regards
Colin.

[phoenix]

Excellent, I can have a look at it in the flesh then

[Justin Pollard]

Good stuff Colin,it would be nice to see it.
I dont think i would have any chance of having mine there though!.

[colin jones]

I finished my tailshaft last night and put it in position. It is an old ford truck tailshaft. I machined an adapter plate with a centre hole to take the female spline and welded it in. (transmission end). I also machined a big plate with a 6mm recess so the original 8 bolt plate sits in (for centralization). That plate is welded to the other end of the tailshaft. Also the engine is in as well.
Colin.