Model A Engine Installation
 

Advice Needed !!

I have both the engine and transmission out of my '31 Victoria.
My question is what is the better way for installation:
1. Engine and transmission as a unit?
2. Transmission & bell housing first, then engine with clutch and clutch housing attached.

Thanks,
Bob

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tranny,housing then engine is my preference

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Shouldn't the flywheel housing be attached to the engine and installed as a unit?

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yep

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here is a former post on the topic
https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread...engine+install

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I think you will get a number of comments both ways. But I would do your #1 option assuming you have the tools to do it that way and some help in doing it.

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If you put the engine and transmission in as a unit, you have to get the torque tube shaft lined up with the universal joint for them to go together. DON"T be tempted to use your fingers to do it. When they slip together, you could lose them.:eek:

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I prefer to install the tranny, then the engine.

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Tom..

Can you offer some step-by-step details? When you say "engine," does that mean the flywheel, clutch plate and flywheel housing attached?

Can you even attach the tranny before dropping it in? Assembly problems?

Thank you!

Larry

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Yes, the flywheel and flywheel housing must be installed if the engine is installed after the tranny. Be sure to set the fingers on the pressure plate while it's out, and use a clutch alignment tool to make sure the disc is centered. If the alignment tool wasn't available I've used my fingers to center the disc by going around the outer edge, and this has also worked fine for me.

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if the body is off i install them as a unit. otherwise trans first

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Body is off; frame is bare except the motor mounts.

If so, can I drop in the whole engine with the tranny on it? Clearances; assembly problems?

Thank you Sir!

Larry

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This is how I did it on my huckster and it worked great. But like mentioned, look out for your fingers when putting in the u-joint.

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I agree with Mitch . It is easier to get the engine in the mounts and splines line up on the clutch than it is to deal with the floppiness of the u-joint to get it in the mounts and splines if the driveshaft at the exact same time

I have done both ways and can be done either way, but for a novice I would opt to do them separately

Get a helper or two to assist you as well
Also, as Tom noted its the time to make sure the pressure plate is set up properly . See specs and procedures in les Andrews mechanical book
Larry Shepard

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Thanks

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Good call. Thanks.

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thats the way i would do it with the body off. one thing to look out for is the u-joint housing gaskets dont slide out of place. put a couple temporary bolts in the holes while mating things together

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How about with body on and rear diff is out? Can motor/trans assembly be installed as unit with no problems?

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My way also.

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I always assemble everything back to. and including, the U joint, and install it all together. Get a friend to help guide it. Also you may need a frame spreader.