Fuel Tank Fitted

Fitted the fuel tank in to position. Fitted Rivnuts to the chassis rails and fixed with M5 bolts to hold the clamps.

Nose Cone Fitting

Trial fitted the nose cone, aligned the main body panel and then drilled a hole through the chassis rain in-between the top front suspension mounts. Used an M8 bolt to hold in place either side. The bolt will pass through the chassis rail for fixing as I don't like the idea of Rivnuts in to a tubular chassis. Nose cone, bonnet and scuttle fitted for alignment, all fitted really well.

Differential

Fitted the differential, lifted in to position, fitted washer spacers and bolts. Fitment is tight against the rear brake t piece, considered moving the t piece due to how close it is against the diff oil fill plug. Need to replace the breather tube.

Fuel Level Sensor

Fitted the fuel level sensor by cutting a 40mm hole in the tank and then using M5 Rivnuts and stainless steel bolts for fixing. Also fitted a -6 fuel return next to the existing vent connections at the top of the tank.

To enable me to set up the Race Technology Dash 2 accurately for fuel level, I wired a multi meter reading resistance to the level sensor and then read the reading as I added a litre of water at a time. When empty the resistance was high and then reduced as the tank filled. Will use the readings to configure the Dash 2 later. Tank held 36 litres from empty.

Positioning Of Bodywork

Continuing on from last weekend, Leon gave me a hand with positioning the bodywork. We made templates for the exhaust and cut the main tub to fit around the roll cage and other mountings.

Engine Mounting

Had a full day on the car yesterday with Leon. I had really run out of one man jobs, so an offer of an helping hand was most welcome ( plus he is an MNR expert having built his own previously).

First job was to fit the prop shaft in to position along with fuel pipes as these would not go in after the engine is in place.

The engine was ready to go in with the dry sump fitted and engine covers nicely painted. We placed a board underneath the chassis and jacked it up into place to provide a strong platform for the engine to sit on. We then protected the chassis rails and lifted the engine in to position to sit on the board.

Once in the engine was in place we fitted the engine fixing bolts, first drilled out mounts to remove excess powder coating, then fitted the long threaded bars at the rear of the engine.

Fuel Tank Brackets

Fitted self adhesive foam to the chassis rails for the tank to sit on. Placed the tank in a central position with an equal distance in front and behind of the tank. Bent the aluminium strips in to a pair of brackets around the shape of the tank. Trial fitted and drilled ready for M8 bolts and nyloc nuts.