W196R Stage 3. Engine block and steering column.

[Mark, The Master Modeller]

Stage 3 gives us the stage of the engine block and the steering column.

Fix the oil pan to the left lower block.  It's fixed with 2 screws.

Put the oil pump in position.  The just rests here, but will be trapped by the right hand side of the block in the next step.

Screw the right hand lower block to the left hand side.  

This holds the oil pump securely.

Place the oil pan bracket over part A of the oil pan.

Now place part B of the oil pan over the securing lug.

This is secured with a single screw through the side.

Take the steering wheel and put the ignition advance/retard control in place.

Turn the steering wheel over and screw the bush in place.  The advance/retard lever should like up with one of the cross holes.

Push the steering bearing into the panel.  The bearing is inserted in the side opposite the mounting lugs.

Slide the steering column part A in through the bearing.

Screw the steering wheel bush to the column.  The steering wheel will probably need to come off again, so no need to grind the screws really tight.

Slide the rubber bellow onto the middle steering column.  

There is a ridge on the column to hold it in the correct position.

Join the two parts of the column at the universal joint with a couple of screws.

Finally, add the third part of the column, again, fixing it with a couple of screws. to complete the stage.