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
Hello Dave, EXCELLENT... now how about one for removing JUST the engine? -- Best regards, Bill mailto:pythias@pacifier.com '66 Sprite HAN8L49403 * "I'm here - with a gift!" said Tom presently. ______
Well, if anyone is bored the next couple weeks and wants to help test this I'll make a nice step by step for the web :) Great list though, it will be hung in the garage! Just nervous, the only time I
<<now how about one for removing JUST the engine>> Why would ANYBODY even want to, Bill?? YOU want to stick YOUR hand into the bellhousing to turn mainshaft with motor swing in the air?? Glutton for
Well, when I had to replace a lousy throwout bushing because the silly carbon face had come off, I was only too happy to separate the engine from the trans and simply replace the part that needed re
Why would I pull the tranny if I was doing a simple engine rebuild or clutch replacement? BTW, if you have a 5 speed, you learn to pull ONLY the engine because it's a whole lot less headache then pu
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 _______________________________________________ S
BTW... my personal piece of paranioa... I photograph EVERYTHING - before, during and after removing anything... At my age, I tend to forget what came off in what order... My nightmare scenario goes..
The first time i pulled the engine it was for an engine rebuild. the tranny was fine and didn't need to come out, so why bother?.. i didn't know any better back then maybe?... as to lining up the en
There is a LOT more room for this with the Datsun tranny. A couple of turns of masking tape around the front u-joint will keep the nose of the driveshaft high enough to start in the back of the tran
It's still number 4 on the list... USA English = ground UK English = earth just like 'hood' vis-a-vis 'bonnet' ;-)) On 22 May 2008 at 7:56, Guy Weller wrote: -- Dave G. KK7SS '65 MK III Sprite in Ri
I would have no problem deferring to the expertise here on the list, the reason I mentioned this was that I was reading through the shop manual to become familiar with the project prior to diving in
True, it won't hurt and it will make it faster finding which set of holes line up. Bear in mind that this same reference wants you to was the parts in petrol and to use a screwdriver to get the snou
What's the salt for? True, it won't hurt and it will make it faster finding which set of holes line up. Bear in mind that this same reference wants you to was the parts in petrol and to use a screwdr
I get what you're saying; just was pointing out that I got that info from RTFM! I appreciate the correction. Somehow, the most learning is instigated by the biggest screw-ups. Disclaimer: I'm not a m
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Marc Magic incantations to relieve the Lucas Curse. == Also comes in handy for stopping the bleeding from the inevitable nicks you'll get on your hands. ______________________________________________
I thougt that salt made it worse!? :) --Original Message Follows-- Marc Magic incantations to relieve the Lucas Curse. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team
So that's what you call the "blood sacrifice" these days. I told my sons that a project as large as removing an engine will require a blood sacrifice, whether be design or not. Lester _______________
My wife lined up the yoke with a screwdriver for me and it actually did work very well. Two person job though that way. Phil Nase _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http