Amazing how much time goes into planning.
Thinking how to solve a problem.
What materials to use.
Finding the right materials.
Making a template.
Copying it it onto steel.
Cutting, shaping, drilling, screwing, shaping, grinding, fitting, tack welding, dismantling, full welding, test fitting 6 screws, celebrating.
John the lodgers pics help tell a story.
And mocking up.
Brains go here.
ECU
Keep in mind, the original engine wiring loom needs to come here and be connected to control things.
Welding.
NIIIIIIIIICCCCE !!!
Secure, high and dry.
Ready to be plugged in and tested (much later)
Remember those other little jobs that consume an inordinate amount of time?/
These hinges needed to come off, be cleaned, wire brushed, prepped, painted and refitted later.
Typically one of the countersunk head bolts/screws refused to budge, so drilling out the head with three different drillbits was necessary.
Where does time go?
Two of each of the replacement screws will hold up hooks to support and keep the wiring loom tidy and out the way……
Tempest Fugit.
Last engine bay pic for the day.
Diagnostic plug mounted on the opposite fender , allowing for some symmetry in design.
Loads more to happen today, Sunday.
And lastly……….
A QUESTION TO YOU ALL.
DID WE ACHIEVE ONE OF THE OBJECTIVES?
85mm
Breakfast next.
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