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Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds Enthused or Confused about your vintage Marlin build? Ask away here or show off your build.

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Old 20th May 2007, 14:50
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Talking Well - It's finally in!

Yep - I managed to chuck the engine in yesterday:

After a lot of wiggling, jiggiling, swearing, use of the persuader and finally the trolly jack the gearbox crossmember went in:


I'm very glad that I didn't try and put this in without the gearbox. It was really tough.

Anyhow, I think it looks pretty good:



Certainly gives me more room in the garage!

The only downside of it is I've managed to chip the paint on the rocker cover - so I'll have to whip that off and re-do it.
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Old 20th May 2007, 21:28
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Well done, Jason

Looks great!

Now you have hours of fun re-installing all the engine ancillaries....
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