Daniel1312@aol.com wrote:
> Hi list,
>
> Well having just swapped the reversing light switch in my Sprite's type 9
> gearbox with a neat aluminium blanking plug (its a metric thread and took me
>a
> while to source one) - to save weight (car has early rear panel and no
>reversing
> lights so it looks pre-69, I took another look at the clutch release bearing.
> Unless I'm mistaken there is almost no bearing surface left so it looks like
> I'll have to pull engine and box. This is a real PITA because I was hoping
> it would last till I swap the engine for a new one later in the year AND it's
> bad timing because grasshopper Ron isn't likely to be dropping by this
>weekend
> or next........ The good thing is that the exhaust manifold, inlet and carb
> are already off the car and it's likely to be 3 weeks before I get the new CV
> manifold back and coated (I don't even have it yet).
>
> This will be the first time I have pulled the engine and box since the type
> 9, 5-speed was fitted. It will also be the first time I've pulled the
>engine
> in the garage the car is currently in so have some questions:
>
> How much headroom do I need for the highest point of the engine crane
I have done it with a 7' headroom in my garage before I added on to it.
> How much extra height do I 'save' if I remove the front panel and how
> easy is it to do this without disturbing the front wings?
All of it. Use a floor jack and pull the engine straight out the front.
> How safe might it be to unbolt the crossmember in the garage roof and
> the light fitting for about half an hour to give me some extra clearance.
Depends on what it's holding up. The roof? ceiling beams? or is it just
a board for a light?
If it's in the center, and there are no ceiling beams split on the beam,
go for it.
> Finally, how much distance do I need to manoevre the crane foward with the
> engine and box on it
About 4 feet.
> Other finally, is that I do need to pull the gearbox at the same time
You can pull the engine first, then the gearbox.
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Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
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