Malcolm:
The bolts used to mount the trans to the engine are not an easily
found length. I made up a set from hardware store bolts, but ended up
having to cut most of them down. The hardware store bolts are either too
long or too short.
Moss does now carry a set of the correct bolts, which I'd suggest
getting, either from them, or from a distributer. 322-438. The cost $5.95
is cheaper than buying the bolts from a hardware store. It is one of those
nifty things, that make the job much easier.
Check the throwout bearing. It should have no cracks on the
material face, and must have at least 1/4" of material. Any questions, buy
a new one, they are cheap.
Check the face of the cluch cover for burning, and the throw out
surface for scoring. If it looks ok, then go ahead and reuse. The cover is
the most expensive component. It is also usually the most reusable.
Check the clutch disc. The springs in the center should be tightly
enclosed, and not rattle. The face material must be scorch free and have at
least 1/8" above the rivets. Any question about the thickness, replace.
I'll leave the battery question to others. One note that I havn't
seen lately. If you do change over to a single 12 volt, there is a quandry.
To get adequate cranking power, you will have to go with a densely packed
battery with lots of plates. If you do not drive the car regularily, this
dense packing makes the battery more susceptible to sulphation, where
strands of sulphides short between the plates. Plan on making sure that you
keep the battery fully charged, or it's life will be short.
Kelvin.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: MalcolmJeffcock [mailto:jeffcock@istar.ca]
> Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2000 4:39 PM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: variety
>
>
> Listers:
> I recentlyaquired a 74 B, engine out. Story was that previous
> owner was about to put it in when his serious illness took a
> flare up.
> Had not been able to to do anything as hospitalized for the last two
> years...anyway my quaestion relates to anumber of things about this
> engibe. It is all assembled with intake manifold, carbs,
> engine mounts
> rubbers even starter on it. How can you tell if the clutch is
> ok? I can
> tell no problem when its in the car but who wants to put iyt
> in only to
> find that I need anew clutch. Also the car has two battery boxes-what
> sould I look for to tell if its converted to single 12 volt
> battery..also if its dual batteries how do I go about converting to
> single 12 volt battery?
> What size bolts are used to install engine to the tranny?
>
> Malcolm in Nova Scotia
>
> 74 B
> 75 B
> 79 Mini
> 89 Saab 9000T
>
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