May be a good idea to make a match mark on the drive shaft and diff
flange. Also, if you jack the rear of the vehicle, block the front
wheels...
Marc
Dave G. wrote:
> Here's the "final" list which includes nearly all the suggestions.
> I only omitted some folks favorite methods of doing various items.
> Everybody, feel free to add you own little pointers that ease the job - but
>let me have a
> copy...... I've got this job coming up on my beast.
>
> ED... do you want to put this on the 'JustBrits' site??
>
> Spridget Engine removal...
> a) Items marked * are not really necessary but might save having to replace
> them after you've busted them
>
> b) Items marked ** are optional
>
> 1. (Optional - access) Scribe around bonnet hinges*
> 2. (Optional - access) remove bonnet* - best done with two people
> 3. disconnect and remove Battery - Safety First!
> 4. disconnect ground strap - often forgotten!
> 5. drain coolant
> 6. drain engine oil**
> 7. drain transmission oil
> 8. disconnect drive (prop) shaft (from rear??)
> Suggestion: Leave the drive shaft attached to the diff. That way it will
> pull out of the transmission rather than follow it out the tunnel.
> Unbolt it from the differential before re-installation so you can
> attach it to the transmission once it is in the tunnel and then
> bolt it to the diff last.
> 9. remove radiator
> 10. disconnect oil pressure line
> 11. disconnect water temperature sending unit.
> 12. remove generator/alternator*
> 13. remove the dizzy cap and plug leads*
> 14. disconnect carburettors with manifold
> 15. disconnect exhaust manifold
> 16. remove gearshift lever
> 17. jack up car and unbolt transmission mounts
> 18. disconnect speedo and reverse light switch
> 19. disconnect clutch slave cylinder from bell housing.
> 20. remove rocker cover, connect lift chains to rocker cover studs
> or use wide lift straps around engine.
> 21. take up slack.
> 22. lift engine about 3/4"
> 23. disconnect driver side engine mount bracket from rubber pad.
> 24. disconnect passenger side engine mount from chassis.
> 25. unbolt motor mounts
> 26. finesse engine out...
>
> Optional items while it's out
>
> a) put engine on stand, flip it over, replace pan gasket and seals
> b) replace side cover gaskets - if fitted
> c) install new clutch kit (disk, plate, bearing) - if needed
> d) bolt on rebuilt transmission - if needed
>
> "assembly is the reverse of above procedure"
>
> Make sure that you still have all the tools you started with
>
> Lastly, save any bits left over... they just might come in handy when you
>notice something
> "ain't quite right" ;-))
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