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Progress quite slow at the moment, but some headway made.I made some engine mounting brackets to bolt onto the block, and then some soft mounts, which fix to a steel cradle.I wanted to open up the space at the back of the engine to make room for the next interesting bit I've always fancied having a go at, which is a triple plate clutch.I realise it doesn't actually need 3 plates, but I wanted them anyway!The clutch is almost complete now, apart from the friction 'pucks' which will be made from ptfe.Seems completely wrong to use this as the clutch friction plate, but I use it at work for clutch packs and it works great, provided you have the room for a big enough diameter, and enough clamping force.The clutch is operated by a cycle hydraulic brake lever.It all works very smoothly. Just need to make the splined shaft so I can test the torque it will hold.The design of the clutch is a bit unusual as I haven't got a bellhousing or gearbox to push against, so the arrangement is such that it pushes against itself, hence the 2 thrust bearings. Hopefully the drawing is decipherable to anyone interested.