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

Engine was then hoisted in taking care to wiggle the driveshafts on as they were the only thing to get caught. The rear engine mount slid into the box and I lined up the side mounts (with the help of my wife) and then dropped it in.

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In with the cross member and the angle supports – they were quite tough to get in, specially tightening the bolts but after an hour or so it was all bolted in.

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Starting to build up the engine with the accessories – got the gas pedal working perfectly but I need to get another choke cable as mine seems to have bent along the way and is not running smooth. Managed to connect up the starter cable and tried it for fun – first time the engine has turned over on its own since 1972 😀 😀

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