Thanks Axistr. I'm definitely well and truly beyond any plans or scope i had in mind when i started this project. But it's still entertaining and i do enjoy making things up or adding stuff on as i go. I can see that's probably not healthy for any sort of schedule or budget though...

Anyway I bolted a few more bits on today and had a go at my new braided radiator hoses. I must have stabbed myself at least 3-4 times on the wire ends so probably need a tetanus shot now...but i think its gonna work...

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