Molleur, Amir and Pheaton......Many thanks for all the kind remarks.
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Moving on........ I've manged to complete some more items on my task list.
First up brakes. I had refitted the the brake master cylinder and filled the system with brake fluid a few weeks ago and I was very disappointed to immediately find brake fluid dripping on the garage floor.
One joint was a simple mistake as it was only hand tight and I had just forgotten to tighten it up. The second one took a closer inspection where I found the pipe was not properly aligned with the fitting meaning the flared pipe was not sealing correctly.
With both of these fixed I was able to bleed the whole system. I'm not yet 100% happy that all the air is out but I'll leave it a few weeks to settle and then bleed it again. I also need to crawl around under the car to fully check for any other leaks.
I was then able to fit the brake fluid level switch cable.
Brake fluid level switch by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
The brake fluid level switch is wired in with the handbrake switch. I have no idea why the Ford designers made the connector so large?
I then had to route the cable to the handbrake switch so it made sense to route the window switch cables at the same time.
Window switch cables by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
The electric window switches will be mounted on the gearbox tunnel. These cables will be hidden under the carpets.
I had to spend a while on my back with my head in the footwell to cable tie these cables. I just hope the IVA man appreciates my efforts.
Cabling by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
I then cleaned up and greased the handbrake mechanism and then used a 5mm thick strip of foam rubber to seal it to the propshaft tunnel. The gaps left over from when I modified the gearbox and propshaft tunnels were filled with some small pieces of water resistant mdf.
Handbrake refitted by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
The handbrake was connected to cable 'half-moon' and liberally coated with white grease.
Handbrake cable by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
With most of the engine related wiring now complete I then moved back to the engine bay and fitting the scuttle cover. My first attempt at re-fitting the scuttle cover failed when I discovered it fouled on the wiper motor. I hadn't realised how critical the position of the motor is. In the end it took three attempts to get the right position. Very frustrating
Wiper motor position by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
With the motor moved I could then temporarily fit the cover.
Scuttle cover by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
I then gave it three coats of Autoglym polish before covering it with paper towel to prevent damage.
Scuttle cover by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
So some good progress this week and next I'll be making up some brackets to mount the cooling system header tank.
...peter