S3 E-Type

Its surprising how quick it all went back together. With the crank & pistons in (described elsewhere), next job was the oil pickup & oil pump:


Then at the front i fitted the timing chain sprocket and a new chain:


Now the timing chest cover goes on, followed by the distance-piece & cone on the crank:



Now the sump can be fitted, and the oil cooler/filter assembly connected. At the same time I fitted the water pump to clamp the timing chest in place:


I used a dial gauge to find TDC on Number 1:



Interestingly, i noted that the markings on the crank pulley and timing scale indicated 4 degrees ATDC. This timing scale is mounted with slotted holes...it is adustable (something i never realised before).


After adjustment its all correct:


Then it's time for cylinder head gaskets:


The heads are "pre-timed" using the setting gauge to prevent any risk of bent valves & then fitted:


Next job is timing the thing....