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1985 Reliant SS1 rebuild/upgrade
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Apr 11, 2010 | 06:18 PM
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pauluspaolo
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As I wanted to get the new engine in before the end of 2009 I spent New Years Eve working on the car with a couple of friends, the intention being to finally get the Zetec in. I’d already made an unsuccessful attempt (with another friend) earlier in the week so this was my last chance (literally) before the end of 2009! The only reason for wanting to get the new engine in was that I thought it’d be nice to finish the year off with a fairly major part of the project accomplished. This time round we were successful in getting the engine in but, needless to say, there are still a few problems to sort out. The main problem being that due to the front crossmember (the one holding the steering rack which isn't removeable) getting in the way the engine wouldn’t go in with the sump fitted. Once we’d removed the sump it went in without too much drama & it was nice to see the engine mounts line up. The problem then was that I couldn’t refit the sump with the engine in place because it still catches on that (bloody) front crossmember! If I had an extra inch or so of clearance it’d fit fine! At the moment the sump's away being modified by a retired engineer friend of mine.
Earlier in the year (2009) I'd bought a fuel injection manifold that was originally used in a Ginetta G20 (fitted with an 1800 Zetec) unfortunately there’s just not enough room between the engine & inner wing
I'm not sure what I’m going to do now but I may try & use the CVH inlet manifold/re-jetted carb with an adaptor plate or I could maybe go down the bike carb route.
Here’s the engine waiting to go in – not too much to say really other than it’s complete at this stage with sump attached:
Here’s the engine being lowered into position – sump off at this stage:
Here’s the best shot I have of the engine fitted – sorry it’s a bit naff but we were all completely frozen by this stage & more than ready to stop & thaw out indoors with a nice cuppa:
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