My first task of the day was to remove about 2mm from the outside of each flexible engine mount. This was easily done with an electric drill and an abrasive disc.
Next was the lift and this was horrendously difficult because while the dimensions were now fine, and we could get the left side M12 bolt in position, the right side was impossible to line up. So much so that we resorted to hammering in the bolt which resulted in a buggered thread. We replaced this with a M10 bolt just to take up the weight.
I re-attached the gearbox mount, and bolted on the sump guard cross member. This meant that if anything was to fail, it would result in a bent chassis and engine.
The engine was now supported by the left hand M12 bolt and the gear mounting, and the M10 bolt. Alastair gently let off the strain and ....she held!
Quickly I re-assessed my options: I re-arranged the sling so that it fastened to one central point at the front of the engine, seeing as it was fixed at the rear, and took the weight off the bolts holding the engine. I withdrew these, and also unscrewed the engine mount brackets for inspection. The right side one was totally chewed and ruined inside the flexible mount, and had to be cleaned up with a rat-tail file, so that the bolt could be inserted.
We then mounted the brackets on the chassis, and in turn, attached the brackets to the engine. Every cap-screw save the one went in - the front mounting point on the right side engine bracket is clearly out of line with the engine mounting hole by 2-3 mm.
The prop shaft was re-attached to the diff, and the reverse switch screwed into the gearbox.
The engine is now installed, and a major milestone met.
Next is the cooling system and the water rail.
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