Well engine is now in and all I've got to do is connect it all up, make sure oil pump is primed, fill with oil and go ( I hope).
Managed to use a later block from a defender with better crankshaft seals and conrods. Swapped over all my parts to it 10.5-1 pistons, uprated cam, Vittesse heads, 4 Barrel carb, uprated oil pump. etc etc. almost a full rebuild.
Bit of ali paint and alls done.
Will let you know how she goes this time.
Now just get a bit of decent weather and get the last bit of paint on body and all is done, bar the final fit of the interior.
Here's a link to some more pics.
http://s1342.photobucket.com/albums/...view=slideshow
New engine in
Threaded Mode
