Brock,
The driveshaft can be installed either way. It is a bit easier to
slip it into the trannie before the engine gets push home, but if
your arm is long enough to reach into the tunnel you can still do it.
Depends on the header you have. Many can be maneuvered into place by
some creative positioning, but some require being lifted off the
motor mounts enough to get the engine to one side while you get the
header in place. Having the head off will do the trick too. Your
steering column should be fine once everything is in place. At least
that is my experience with a variety I have installed.
Gerard
At 7:57 PM -0400 8/25/03, Brock.D.Dittrick@jci.com wrote:
>Hello all:
>
>Encountered some difficulties this past weekend while installing a 1275 in
>my car.(Sprite MKII) Do I need to attach the driveshaft to the rear of the
>trans while it is still somewhat not in place or can I put it in while the
>engine and trans are bolted in...
>
>It seems that its pretty difficult while the engine is in place. My race
>car has a little port cut out of the tunnel to access this area so it isn't
>an issue
>
>As well, I am putting a BMC LCB header on it, and it seems that I had to
>place the header in the little hole on the left side of the engine where it
>goes through the "floor" of the engine compartment. Other than cutting
>this access port where the exhaust down pipe usually goes through, any
>hints?? Or am I goin to have to pull the engine.
>
>It doesn't seem to like the steering shaft either....damn left drive
>cars...
>
>Thanks
>
>Brock
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