Simon Phipps

Thank for all your replies. Managed to get it together today using a scissor jack under the gearbox, a length of wood to prise the gearbox into place. It's just seemed to slot in today. Now on to the next challenge. Thank you all again

Thanks for the reply. I did use a clutch alignment tool when I fitted the new clutch in place. I think it's just being stubborn and needs to be Mm perfect

Good morning, I'm new to this forum. I have been rebuilding a 1980 triumph spitfire 1500 and am now in the process to refitting the engine in to the car but have run into the last hurdle of the 1 inch gap that I cannot seem to close up between the bell housing and engine plate. Car is in gear Engine mounts on and loose for movement Zip tie is around the clutch bearing lever to pull it forward Gear box is over a jack. Engine still have the hoist connected on rear to adjust. Just can't seem to get any further movement. Does anyone have any further tip or even better live in the London/Ilford area to lend a hand. It may just be in now quite getting it there doing it on my own. Any advice would be much appreciated Simon