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Synchro909 · 02-22-2019, 04:43 PM

If you instal them as a unit (I do!), you will still have an alignment issue, only at the universal rather than at the clutch.
Now for a word of warning, DO NOT put your fingers into the clams to align the drive shaft and universal. Once they line up, they can come together quite quickly, taking the ends of your fingers with them. I use long nosed pliers and screw drivers. It can be fiddley if things don't go right but I've still got my fingers.

J Franklin · 02-22-2019, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Synchro909

If you instal them as a unit (I do!), you will still have an alignment issue, only at the universal rather than at the clutch.
Now for a word of warning, DO NOT put your fingers into the clams to align the drive shaft and universal. Once they line up, they can come together quite quickly, taking the ends of your fingers with them. I use long nosed pliers and screw drivers. It can be fiddley if things don't go right but I've still got my fingers.

That is what a piece of fence board is used for in my garage. Just make sure it is finger width!

goodcar · 02-22-2019, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Synchro909

If you instal them as a unit (I do!), you will still have an alignment issue, only at the universal rather than at the clutch.
Now for a word of warning, DO NOT put your fingers into the clams to align the drive shaft and universal. Once they line up, they can come together quite quickly, taking the ends of your fingers with them. I use long nosed pliers and screw drivers. It can be fiddley if things don't go right but I've still got my fingers.

I agree with these suggestions. Additionally, I recommend using a frame spreader and making sure the transmission is in neutral--saves having to rock the car or turning the engine to make the alignment.

Bill G · 02-22-2019, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by goodcar

I agree with these suggestions. Additionally, I recommend using a frame spreader and making sure the transmission is in neutral--saves having to rock the car or turning the engine to make the alignment.

It takes three people. One to hold the engine and transmission and two to twirl the car!

02-22-2019, 04:43 PM	#1
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 8,434	Re: Engine install with transmission If you instal them as a unit (I do!), you will still have an alignment issue, only at the universal rather than at the clutch. Now for a word of warning, DO NOT put your fingers into the clams to align the drive shaft and universal. Once they line up, they can come together quite quickly, taking the ends of your fingers with them. I use long nosed pliers and screw drivers. It can be fiddley if things don't go right but I've still got my fingers. __________________ When all is said and done, more is said than done. That's why we judge people on what they do, not what they say. I sometimes wonder what happened to the people who asked me for directions. If I am not in trouble, I've done something wrong.

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