Roger,
I just went through this. No problem removing the engine and leaving the
gearbox in. Just place a jack unter the gearbox to keep the front of it
from dropping when you unbolt the bell housing from the rear of the engine.
Good luck,
Mike http://pages.prodigy.net/mikeross/
'63 Spritfire
'66 Spitfire
'69 GT6 convertible project
'70 GT6+ (maroon)
'70 GT6+ (green)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Roger Elliott" <elliottr@rmi.net>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2002 10:19 PM
Subject: GT6 questions
> Hi,
>
> I am hoping to be in the position to start working on the 68 GT6 I
> purchased. The manual suggests removing the transmission and the engine
> at the same time. Is this the easiest way? Can it be done without
> taking off the bonnet? The transmission was rebuilt about 2,000 miles
> ago so it doesn't need to come out unless it is the best way. I took
> the engine out of my Spitfire without messing with the bonnet, but the
> engine is shorter.
>
> I was thinking about using a rear window from a 70 that has a defroster
> grid in it. I have read that a heated rear window was an option for the
> 68, but I haven't seen any wiring diagrams or switches for it. So, I
> am wondering, was it really an option and is it worth messing with? The
> rear window has to come out anyway for painting.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Roger Elliott
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