Spent today doing the fiddly bits, like the floor, adjusting the clutch etc. Here it is in all it's glory:-
https://youtu.be/9rLOEn-92ls
Had a couple of short runs in it too, only 1 mile or so, but all seems ok. Main thing is it works-I can change into and out of all gears, which is a relief considering I've literally had the engine and gearbox stripped to their component pieces! It whines a bit, especially in 3rd, but I wonder whether that's just the new layshaft and thrust washers bedding in? Or the new 1st gear, which if I'm right, spins and is engaged with reverse all the time?
However it's a tale of stoopid failure as well. I adjusted the brakes some weeks ago, in anticipation of getting it going again soon. On the first run, to the end of the drive and back, I heard a clunking sound. Got out, had a look, all seemed well. Got back in, thought it's not right, I'd better go home & check it out thoroughly. Got 200m from home-crunch! Rear n/s wheel came off. I'd not done the wheel nuts up. No major damage, one of the u-bolts took most of the impact, which I will replace. The wheel is a little damaged on the back where it sits against the drum. Nothing I can't smooth off with a file, but it's an alloy, so do I replace it?
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