Lothar

Great find and purchase, that looks mint! Would be so full of rot here in the UK. Lots of tuning options for that V8 too

That is some awesome work buddy. Bit of a head fuck for me as to how it all works but much respect for your work and dedication! Linked the thread to some of the car guys at work. You have some fans here in the UK.

Great motor, you're a lucky man!

With regard to the clutch, a method I was advised to use on my Triumph 2500TC that hadn't moved in 20 years was this:

• Jack up the rear end of the car and support securely!
• Start the car in gear, you may need a higher one.
• push in the clutch
• accelerate to reasonable speed
• grow a third leg or alternatively heel toe the brake and accelerator
• basically the rear brakes should slow the wheels enough that the torque of the engine will free the clutch.
• Try not to cook the brakes if it doesn't go instantly
• Slip the clutch a bit to clean the surfaces and all should be good

When I did mine the speedo was hitting about 60-70mph in 4th when it shifted!