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Re: Bolts removed, engine and tranny mated togethor

To: Graham Stretch <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Subject: Re: Bolts removed, engine and tranny mated togethor
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 14:02:18 -0700
Graham.

STOP THE PRESSES!!!!

Scratch that last reply.  I went back and re-read my original post and see what 
you mean.  I wrote it down right, but typed it wrong.  

What I said in my previous reply about the large engine bracket butting against 
the front plate is valid though, so it couldn't be any
other way than how you listed it.

Now I'll go to my corner with egg on my face!  :)

Joe

Graham Stretch wrote:
> 
> Hi Joe and Patrick
> I think you have this list slightly wrong Joe, I think it should read like
> this
> 
> 1. Rear alternator ear
> 2. large bracket mounted to the block
> 3. Front engine plate
> 4. Long Spacer
> 5. Front alternator ear.
> 
> Be careful not to break the rear alternator ear when you tighten the bolt,
> you need to make sure the sleeve fitted in the ear slides forward as you
> tighten the bolt, it should move with little more resistance than a new
> locknut being wound onto a thread.
> 
> Graham.
> 
> > From the rear of the alternator going forward, the following pieces are in
> this order:
> >
> > 1. Rear alternator ear
> > 2. large bracket mounted to the block
> > 3. Long Spacer
> > 4. Front engine plate
> > 5. Front alternator ear.
> >
> > The adjustment bracket is attached to the top left hand bolt that secures
> the water pump housing.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Joe

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