With the front suspension fitted it’s time to turn back to the engine bay.
1st fit the dipstick tube. This took a bit of work. It’s in 2 parts and the main tube should drop into the sump fitting with the last couple of mm being tapped down to make an interference fit which allows for correct positioning, then there’s the top support bracket that’s supposed to pull up and apply a little tension to the tube… simple. Unfortunately the bottom of the top tube was all interference fit. So out with the fine file and emery cloth and work the tube down to fit the way it’s supposed to. Then the top bracket, it’s been folded the wrong way, so straighten it and fold it correctly, but the fold point is critical so it needs some thought and care. A 10 minute job takes 2 hours.
Attachment 89022 Next fill up the engine oil. I’m moving to another major moment !!
Connect the ignition switch plug to the loom…. Bugger fitted the ignition plug wrong way round
![D'oh](/images/smilies/doh.gif)
quick fix to swop it around.
Check all electrical connections, remove tape from inlet ports, remove bungs from spark plug sockets, final check for free movement of the engine with socket and ratchet on the main pulley. Check check check, prep for an electrical fire, just in case
Connect battery.
Ignition on
Attachment 89023 Engine spun over fine.
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There’s a video but unfortunately despite my best efforts I can’t upload it here.
I thought I had an issue with the ignition barrel/switch as the engine turned over before the ignition light came on, fortunately a simple fix, I accidentally switched the ignition live and the starter motor feed pins around when I turned the plug around.
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