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Big hammer · 12-03-2023, 07:42 AM

X 2 on the long bolts, when you work by yourself you need all the help you can ! Cut the heads off, grind a taper, cut a slot for a screwdriver for easy removal. Jet engine mechanics install protectors over the mounting bolts and then unscrew them.

Model "A" Fords · 12-03-2023, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Big hammer

Jet engine mechanics install protectors over the mounting bolts and then unscrew them.

Are the protectors on the Jet engine mounting bolts a tool used as guidance for assembly or just protection from damage?

alexiskai · 12-03-2023, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Model "A" Fords

Are the protectors on the Jet engine mounting bolts a tool used as guidance for assembly or just protection from damage?

It's so you don't scratch whatever thing you're sliding into position over the bolts.

JayJay · 12-03-2023, 11:44 AM

If you have taps and dies, get some solid rod at your local hardware store or metal supplier and thread about 1/2" of one end, then slot the other end with a cutoff wheel or hacksaw blade. Handy for mounting that 60 lb flywheel as well.

Smokedtires · 12-04-2023, 08:09 AM

I shortened my engine leveler, and made the frame spreader. I had some threaded rod that I cut and ground for the alignment dowels. Splines are marked for visual aid to align transmission shaft.

If all goes well, I will be reinstalling the engine this weekend. Thank you everyone who has helped me get to this point.

katy · 12-04-2023, 11:11 AM

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How long is the "shortened" engine leveler?

alexiskai · 12-04-2023, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Smokedtires

I shortened my engine leveler, and made the frame spreader. I had some threaded rod that I cut and ground for the alignment dowels. Splines are marked for visual aid to align transmission shaft.

I'm so proud, I think this is the first time someone has reproduced something I designed.

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Originally Posted by katy

How long is the "shortened" engine leveler?

FWIW I used this leveler and did not need to shorten it.

JayJay · 12-04-2023, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by alexiskai

I'm so proud, I think this is the first time someone has reproduced something I designed.

FWIW I used this leveler and did not need to shorten it.

I use that same leveler, exactly. It just clears the firewall and wire box, so I pad them with a towel. But no need to shorten.

Smokedtires · 12-04-2023, 07:07 PM

[QUOTE=alexiskai;2274297]I'm so proud, I think this is the first time someone has reproduced something I designed.

I can't wait to put it to use this weekend. Thank you for sharing your efforts.

Herb Concord Ca · 12-04-2023, 07:32 PM

In the first picture you have a fumaze. Hope you used it while the engine was being stored and not operated. Remove before starting the engine.

goodcar · 12-04-2023, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JayJay

Put one rear wheel (only one) on a jack stand, and put your transmission in third gear. That way once you get the transmission close you (or your helper) can rotate the tire which will rotate the driveshaft to "clunk" the splines on the transmission input shaft into the clutch disk. Don't forget to lightly grease the transmission input shaft and the nose that fits into the pilot bearing.

Rotating the wheel works but I find it much easier to just put the transmission in neutral.

Smokedtires · 12-04-2023, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Herb Concord Ca

In the first picture you have a fumaze. Hope you used it while the engine was being stored and not operated. Remove before starting the engine.

I don't follow, what is a fumaze?

Herb Concord Ca · 12-05-2023, 06:07 PM

Sorry Fumaze is a breather on the oil fill tube. Take of the air filter on the carb. The car will run better without it.

12-03-2023, 07:42 AM	#21
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,131	Re: Engine Install X 2 on the long bolts, when you work by yourself you need all the help you can ! Cut the heads off, grind a taper, cut a slot for a screwdriver for easy removal. Jet engine mechanics install protectors over the mounting bolts and then unscrew them. __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done

12-03-2023, 11:44 AM	#24
JayJay Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,077	Re: Engine Install If you have taps and dies, get some solid rod at your local hardware store or metal supplier and thread about 1/2" of one end, then slot the other end with a cutoff wheel or hacksaw blade. Handy for mounting that 60 lb flywheel as well. __________________ JayJay San Francisco Bay Area ------------------------ 1930 Murray Town Sedan 1931 Briggs S/W Town Sedan

12-04-2023, 11:11 AM	#26
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,046	Re: Engine Install Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) How long is the "shortened" engine leveler? __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

12-04-2023, 07:07 PM	#29
Smokedtires Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Baldwinsville NY Posts: 174	Re: Engine Install [QUOTE=alexiskai;2274297]I'm so proud, I think this is the first time someone has reproduced something I designed. I can't wait to put it to use this weekend. Thank you for sharing your efforts.

12-04-2023, 07:32 PM	#30
Herb Concord Ca Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Concord CA Posts: 637	Re: Engine Install In the first picture you have a fumaze. Hope you used it while the engine was being stored and not operated. Remove before starting the engine.

12-05-2023, 06:07 PM	#33
Herb Concord Ca Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Concord CA Posts: 637	Re: Engine Install Sorry Fumaze is a breather on the oil fill tube. Take of the air filter on the carb. The car will run better without it.