Re: Re: 1955 Traction 11B “Barn Find” Project

I need to get the engine on the ground in readiness to fit the gear box tomorrow. I think it will be easier to slide the gear box on than try to lift it to the engine and plus I am not sure the little workmate bench will take all the weight. So out with the lift again.

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On with the rocker cover for a little protection

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I was just unscrewing the bolts ready for the gearbox when one fell in behind the flywheel. Bloody thing dropped so it poked out but the head was caught inside between the flywheel and the oil baffles…… arrrgh 👿 👿 So had to pull off the clutch and loosen the flywheel bolts and it dropped out. Will refit tomorrow and align the clutch again.

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I sent an email to Castrol to find out which oil I needed and they replied pretty quickly with Castrol Classic XL30. I will flush the engine first with 20w40 first a couple of times before putting in the expensive stuff. Any other recommendations would be appreciated.