Well I got a chance to do some work earlier, engine is just about in & before stopping for the day I hooked up the fuel lines & a temporary power supply to starter/glow plugs & stop solenoid, the result being......
She's a runner once again!!!

I didn't let the engine run for long, mindful that I have no cooling system and the gearbox isn't bolted to the flex plate but its enough to confirm the replacement engine seems to be in rude health and hopefully won't be long before she's cruising to the MoT station. Happy days, and again a huge thanks to Harlequin and Fastandfurryous for the all important healthy XUD9 lump. Off for a shower now as I could be mistaken for an employee of Chatterley Whitfield coal mine
