Scott,
Suggest leaving the mashed bushing in place and reaming it out (if you
haven't already removed it). The bushing should be tight in the flywheel
and the transmisson shaft should have enough clearance to spin freely in
the bushing. Not too sloppy.
You need to rent a transmission jack. The jack allows vertical,
horizontal and angular adjustments and would make your job a lot easier.
You should also screw a pair of alignment studs into the rear engine
flange to guide the assembly into place. Studs need to be long enough to
permit their removal. I cut a slot in the studs I used so I could back
them out with a screwdriver.
Alan S
HBJ8
Scott Willis wrote:
>Folks,
>It's been a long time since I've had time to work on the mashed Healey. I
>installed a new pilot bushing. Tried to put the tranny back in but the shaft
>would not slide in the bushing. The tranny is so heavy and awkward I could
>not tell if I was even near the hole. Lots o jacking of motor, changing
>angles and grunting.
>
>Is there a transmission lift/dolly tool made?
>
>As I examined the pilot bushing with my finger I think I smashed it beating
>it in with a socked and deadblow. I ordered a new bushing for quick delivery
>and it looks terrible. It does not fit snug on the plastic clutch tool or
>the shaft. Should it be snug or have a little slop?
>
>I threw away the original bushing for this 26k mile car but I remember it
>fitting tighter. Am I wrong to think a little slop can cause big problems
>before I install? Or should I order another?
>
>"The waiting is the hardest part". -T. Petty
>
>Thanks for any advice/wisdom/etc...
>
>Does anyone know if their will ever be a Healey Victory by Design program on
>Speed? My poor little red MGA now thinks it's a 166 Ferrari.
>
>Cheers,
>Scott
>Mashed 60 BN7
>59 MGA
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