I now know what a clutch looks like and does.
I have been to the inner sanctum of the DAF and can assure you that it is cold, rough, and filthy. However, I do have a better understanding (thanks to Kate) of how cars work. Despite this new information, I can't say I'm eager to repeat yesterday's activities. I'm sore and I spent some time crouching in the cold, windy dark feeling pretty moody. Suffice to say, old cars are f***ing stubborn! Poor Kate got some slightly crushed fingers out of the bargain, but we finally managed to put the engine we had forced out back in. Now there are lots of bits to be reconnected, but that's a job (probably for Kate) for another day as we're going walking today with Kate's co-workers.