I got the engine in tonight at midnight or so... Solo, with the help of a
leveler and a rented cherry picker hoist. Best $25 I've spent recently.
Things I learned:
- leave the alternator off, it gives you easier access to the motor mount
front bolt. (not a big deal...)
- make sure you unbolt the motor mounts from the frame, as opposed to from
the engine. for whatever reason, I had done one correctly and the driver's
side incorrectly. So I tried gettting the mount to slip over the two bolts,
wrong... bad answer... had to raise the engine up about 5 inches, unbolt the
mount from the frame, bolt it to the engine, and then all was much easier.
Mounts should look like \ / as you lower the engine back down and
getting the engine in place is much easier.
- estimate how much time it will take, then multiply by 4. :)
I loved assembling everything on the engine stand. Much easier to do the
manifolds and starter than when in the car...
Tomorrow I hook everything back up and see if she'll start.
What weight oil is recommended for the 5-speed transmission? 30W? 80W?
Thanks!
Ken
Bellingham, WA
68-2000
> From: wilrobasy@hotmail.com
> Date: Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:08:07 +1000
> To: noji-1@pacbell.net
> CC: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] More on engine install
>
> Cant agree with you more Dana
>
> I have just finished dropping in the rebuilt V12 into my jag on my own.
> Without a leveler to tilt the engine as required the job simply would not
have
> happened. Got mine from eBay for about 35 AUD even at the current exchange
> rate of the US peso it would be money well spent.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On 18/08/2011, at 3:29 PM, "dana nojima" <noji-1@pacbell.net> wrote:
>
> > Ken,
> >
> >
> >
> > I've pulled the engine maybe 5 times with the different cars that I've
> had.
> > One of the best things for doing this on your own is a leveler.
> >
> >
> >
> > This allows you to ease the engine in without having to get below to get
> the
> > trans into the compartment and still above the frame.
> >
> >
> >
> > Dana
> >
> >
> >
> > Dana Nojima
> >
> > noji-1@pacbell.net
> >
> > 510.219.6474
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