Layshaft support bracket complete

The support bracket for the equalising driveshaft / layshaft has been completed in an hour or so today. I gave the CAD files to a local steel place to get 2 pieces laser cut from 10mm steel and fabricated the bracket from there, although for their minimum charge, I got 3 sets cut (both of the spare sets have been presold to other mini owners doing the 4EFTE conversion!)

The two main pieces bolt onto the shaft itself; and rear of the engine block (where the alternator used to be).

I bolted both of the pieces up and scribed a few lines on the bracket against the block to mark where the 2nd bracket had to be welded.

I used a thin kerf blade on the grinder to cut through about 7mm of the steel and bent a portion of the bracket so that it would clear the centre bolt hole on the small piece.

I bolted everything together, tacked welded a few spots... then welded everything with a couple of gussets for extra bracing.

The final fitting/location. The bracket around the shaft support bearing is approx 70mm forward of the rear of the gearbox casing. however I am not 100% sure yet whether there will be any issues with fouling on the subframe.