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[Lin]

Engine installation up-date

Well, in my 5 year restoration project I have certainly asked many questions, but it strikes me that in the last few weeks I have asked more questions than ever about very disparate subjects. Here is my inquiry for the night:

If one installs the motor without the gearbox, and tightens down the bolts on the motor mounts, do they sufficiently support the weight of the motor so that the car can be rolled around in the garage/workshop? Or, must one have a jack or other form of support under the rear of the motor at all times to prevent potential twisting of the motor mounts?

Also, I have my 2 original dowel bolts that go through the bell housing into the backplate at 11:00 and 5:00 o'clock. Is the smooth shank part of the bolt a tight fit into the backplate - as in tapping with a light hammer required, or do they travel through without much friction?

Thanks as always for assistance. Obviously, I am getting ready to install the completely rebuilt motor which is a great feeling!!

Lin
1960 BT7 in restoration
1959 Bugeye

 

[Keoke]

Re: Engine installation up-date

Well, in my 5 year restoration project I have certainly asked many questions, but it strikes me that in the last few weeks I have asked more questions than ever about very disparate subjects. Here is my inquiry for the night:

If one installs the motor without the gearbox, and tightens down the bolts on the motor mounts, do they sufficiently support the weight of the motor so that the car can be rolled around in the garage/workshop?---NO !

Or, must one have a jack or other form of support under the rear of the motor at all times to prevent potential twisting of the motor mounts?---Absolutely YES

Also, I have my 2 original dowel bolts that go through the bell housing into the backplate at 11:00 and 5:00 o'clock.---That is the correct locations.


Is the smooth shank part of the bolt a tight fit into the backplate - as in tapping with a light hammer required,---YES they should be a very snug fit

or do they travel through without much friction?--Nope

Thanks as always for assistance. Obviously, I am getting ready to install the completely rebuilt motor which is a great feeling!!---You mean they feel good too!---Keoke-- /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/jester.gif

Lin
1960 BT7 in restoration
1959 Bugeye

QH ! Before you do that engine dropping which you was about to do. Leave the motor mount bolts on the engine and on the out board side of upper bumper mount slightly loose it will simlify getting the bolts in that hold the mounts to the frame.--OH its just me agin.

P.S. it is much easier to fit the tranny prior to installing the assembly in the car.

 

[Lin]

Re: Engine installation up-date

Keoke,
Thanks. I have installed the motor with the tranny before and I agree that while it is a little more nerve racking as it goes in, it really is easier than attaching the it after the fact. However, I am using a Smitty Toyota gearbox conversion and I want to make sure that my slave cylinder/fork is lined up and working properly before I put everything in the car. Tracy Drummond suggested attaching the bell housing to the engine so that you can easily observe the working mechanism and it seems to me that it is a precaution that will save time later if things aren't lined up properly.

Watcha tink?

Lin
1960 BT7 in restoration
1959 Bugeye

 

[MarkA]

Re: Engine installation up-date

A week ago I pulled and replaced my trans on my BJ8 through the cockpit and it wasn't a walk in the park (although it also wasn't rocket science!). Getting everything turned/oriented the right way to get it to slide past the clutch fork, over the tunnel, around the brake lever, onto the input shaft, ... was a bear. I hear that is easier than doing it from the bottom.

It might seem a little hairy going in through the engine compartment, but it sure seems that it would be easier with less headache since you have the picker doing the lifting. You are just managing and orienting things.

Mark

 

[Keoke]

Re: Engine installation up-date

Keoke,
Thanks. I have installed the motor with the tranny before and I agree that while it is a little more nerve racking as it goes in, it really is easier than attaching the it after the fact. However, I am using a Smitty Toyota gearbox conversion and I want to make sure that my slave cylinder/fork is lined up and working properly before I put everything in the car. Tracy Drummond suggested attaching the bell housing to the engine so that you can easily observe the working mechanism and it seems to me that it is a precaution that will save time later if things aren't lined up properly.

Watcha tink? I think he is about right!

Lin
1960 BT7 in restoration
1959 Bugeye