Posted by Doug Linden on March 20, 1998 at 14:04:05
In Reply to: Installing engine question
posted by Fred Murphy on March 20, 1998 at 02:17:46
: Happy Days are here again, : Just recieved the rebuilt short block back from complete overhaul.$1800.Labor, I suplied parts.ouch! The rolling chassis is sitting here with the front end attached to the bell housing and everything including trany is installed except,clutch and flywheel.My question is; How do I proceed with lining the engine to the flywheel to the tranny? Should I disconect the bell housing from the frame and attach to the block with the tranny still in place? Is it ok to install the timing cover and mount the engine before putting the head on etc.etc.Thanks in advance for the help. Best Regards,Fred Ok Fred, sounds like you should be taking that chassis out for a spin anytime now.I'm going to guess that you've not done this before, it not that difficult.If you have an engine hoist that you can roll it makes the job easy.You will have to mount the Flywheel cover on the block followed by the Flywheel (don't forget the safety wire) and the clutch and pressure plate.You will need an alingment tool (an old trannsmission shaft will do) to lineup the clutch and PP.You don't need to have the head on, but you will need bolts to fit the studs, big washers (so the chain doesn't damage the block surface) and a good hoist.If you mount the head take an old sparkplug and a big eyebolt to make an engine holder.I would mount the timing gears and cover so you'll have the front engine mount in place. Doug Linden |