MGB V8 Engine trial fitting.

Several reasons to do a trial fit.
1, To measure and cut the exhaust manifold holes in the inner wings.
2, To find the position of the gearbox cross member and weld an adaptor plate on.
3, To test fit the bonnet to see if it will close.

 Attaching the gearbox to the engine.

 Ready to go in.

Take it steady and use a leveller to get the tilt right, and its in.

Carb in loosly fitted to check the height, no way is that bonnet going to close!
A standard V8 rubber mount is fitted to the o/s and a thin RV8 style rubber fitted to the n/s to drop the engine as low as possible. But we are still about 20mm too high, only solutions left is to fit a lower inlet manifold or a bonnet bulge. I suspect an RV8 bonnet will be the solution.

Looks good already.