Engine install

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by tinkirk

Looks like you just need to use your own opinion and install it however you feel will work for you
Everybody has a better way in there eyes how to do things and that's what makes the world go round and round


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Isn't it FUNNY, some can REMOVE/INSTALL an engine by themselves, others need a CREW of SIX--(6)---LOL
Bill Loner

[gearloose]

The engine and new transmission is in and happy. Thanks to all for your help. The alignment studs worked great.

[J Wade]

Interesting thread. Would it make any difference if you had a multi disc clutch. The body is not off but the fuel tank is. My concern is lining up the clutch.

[daveymc29]

Bill Williamson, The reason I always install the engine in my own cars by myself is that to do otherwise would take too much of other peoples time. There was a time that I could install the engine alone in less than half a day. Now it takes me that long to find my tools. Since I passed 80, I have slowed some. I will help others but hesitate to get help on things I can do myself because of how slowly I work. And I may just find that I need a nap as well. Can't miss that if the ticker is out of sync. Been good the last several months since last time they electrocuted me and brought me back. All fun stuff as you know. I use jacks and lifts a lot now where I used to horse things that weighed less than 400 pounds. Now if it's 50 lbs. or more i use some device, other than my back, to get it where I want it. Much less painful I have found. I do enjoy working on the fool machines though.

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by daveymc29

Bill Williamson, The reason I always install the engine in my own cars by myself is that to do otherwise would take too much of other peoples time. There was a time that I could install the engine alone in less than half a day. Now it takes me that long to find my tools. Since I passed 80, I have slowed some. I will help others but hesitate to get help on things I can do myself because of how slowly I work. And I may just find that I need a nap as well. Can't miss that if the ticker is out of sync. Been good the last several months since last time they electrocuted me and brought me back. All fun stuff as you know. I use jacks and lifts a lot now where I used to horse things that weighed less than 400 pounds. Now if it's 50 lbs. or more i use some device, other than my back, to get it where I want it. Much less painful I have found. I do enjoy working on the fool machines though.

Dave,
I've been "electrocuted" back to "normal"??? several times, each time I think, "Is this the time they TURN my LIGHTS OUT"????
Bill Highbeams

[Brendan]

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Originally Posted by gearloose

NO, I am NOT pulling the body off to put the engine in. I do have them both out to change the transmission to the new synchronized one from Michell and change the clutch/pressure plate plus a new ring gear. I took it out as a unit so the best way is to install it the same way? Any tips to help make it a smooth one man job?

do it in reverse order you took it apart

[imacrazy]

I put them in and out as a unit several times. I can install one in a 1/2 a day
and I am 82 years young.


Bill

[Chuck Sea/Tac]

Daveymc29: in your avatar, you don’t look a day over 3

[Railcarmover]

Do as a unit,don't stress the flywheel housing any more than you have too.Not a bad idea to check it for alignment to the crankshaft especially when installing such a nice transmission

[gearloose]

Originally Posted by Railcarmover

Do as a unit,don't stress the flywheel housing any more than you have too.Not a bad idea to check it for alignment to the crankshaft especially when installing such a nice transmission

I did two piece. The engine went in sweet with alignment studs in the bell and on a jack. All checks and shims in place. From engine back to the ujoint it got the full monty . New ring gear, clutch, pressure plate (checked), pilot bearing ,throw out bearing, transmission and everything checked in specs, safety wired and torqued as well as cleaned and painted as needed. It is such a pain in the ass to R&R the engine/trans that you better do everything then. Oh, did I mention I adjusted the valves and replaced the oil pan gasket? And lots more. It's my winter project in my nice large heated garage.

What's that panhard bar in that box?