The search for a suitable gearbox - preferably a Parsons as per original spec - has been ongoing since the decision was made to refit a Ford sidevalve motor instead of the Kubota diesel I had purchased. I finally found one for sale in Whangerei (Mangapai, actually) and drove up today to collect it. Unfortunately it is bolted onto a WaterMota Sea Panther diesel (converted from a Cortina 1600, apparently), and I had to buy the whole package. The trip went smoothly enough, thanks to the use of a truck with a tailhoist on it! The beast is now clogging up our carport, and the motor will have to be sold pronto. I'll remove the gearbox tomorrow and hopefully post some pics. Hopefully it a) mates to the Ford without too much drama, b) is 1:1 ratio, haven't been able to check....
No comments:
Post a Comment