Bought an engine hoist this morning. Without one I wouldn't have been able to raise the front end of the chassis onto the stand. In retrospect, a second crane inside the workshop would have been worth considering. Never mind.
Using the hoist, chassis is now resting comfortably on both sets of stands. Refitting of components starts tomorrow, after I return from town with a swag of fresh bolts. Can't install fuel tank assemblies yet because they need to be cleaned out with POR 15 fuel tank cleaning/sealing system. I don't have the $$$ for the kit yet, but already have some of the step 1, marine clean.
Remember these? I bought the new pair some time ago, to install them before setting the painted chassis onto the stand, thus avoiding paint contact and possible damage.
One quick question regarding starter solenoid: I have seen a couple of photos showing the solenoid installed with the push switch on bottom. I thought it would be at the top! With switch on bottom, the battery cable comes to solenoid without crossing in front of it and same for the starter cable. I would also guess installing solenoid 'upside down' might assist in keeping water/contaminants from entering the solenoid body. So in short, do I attach mine with switch on top or bottom??? Provided I know this tomorrow, it will be attached. Also bought a set of cables from battery through to starter motor. Got a whole heap of earth straps some time ago. They will start to be appreciated tomorrrow as well.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
Finally, my ever growing collection of reference books and photos is starting to pay off.
