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1. [Spridgets] engine pull (score: 1): Author: Marc <smarc@smarc.net>; Date: Sat, 07 Jun 2008 02:18:34 -0400; Got home early enough to start on the engine pull. Printed out the list and hit the garage. Pretty much uneventful. Biggest challenge was unbolting the slave from the transmission. Finally figured ou; /html/spridgets/2008-06/msg00273.html (8,000 bytes)
2. Re: [Spridgets] engine pull (score: 1): Author: roger cotting <rbc_48183@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 23:42:01 -0700 (PDT); You can partially pull the engine/trans out, and when the slave is visible, disconnect it, When you put the assy back in, bleed the clutch, A speed bleeder works well here. Roger Cotting -- Original; /html/spridgets/2008-06/msg00274.html (8,441 bytes)
3. Re: [Spridgets] engine pull (score: 1): Author: "Guy Weller" <guy.weller@tiscali.co.uk>; Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 10:38:34 +0100; --==0868897791== Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1250" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Marc, Before you reassemble, shorten those two slave cylinder bolts and grind a slight pointy bit on; /html/spridgets/2008-06/msg00275.html (9,325 bytes)
4. Re: [Spridgets] engine pull (score: 1): Author: dmeadow@juno.com; Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 06:28:52 -0500; I'm constantly pulling engines on the racecar, so I'm always looking for ways to make it easier. I cut a slot in the top bolt hole in the slave cylinder. I put the top bolt in the transmission case b; /html/spridgets/2008-06/msg00277.html (8,922 bytes)
5. Re: [Spridgets] engine pull (score: 1): Author: Bill L <pythias@pacifier.com>; Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 07:22:46 -0700; Hello Marc, too cool... love it when it all works out.. .. now when you go to put it back in, don't forget that little wiggle to the left and right to get it past the steering column! .. and if you r; /html/spridgets/2008-06/msg00279.html (7,435 bytes)
6. Re: [Spridgets] engine pull (score: 1): Author: "David Lieb" <dbl@chicagolandmgclub.com>; Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 19:05:12 -0500; Don't feel bad, Marc. I recently pulled my engine and trans, swapped the originals back in to get me through a couple weeks, then swapped the "good" ones back in. Each time I spent a leisurely day r; /html/spridgets/2008-06/msg00362.html (7,867 bytes)
7. [Spridgets] Engine pull (score: 1): Author: Weslake1330@aol.com; Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:49:46 EDT; Just pulled the engine on my Sprite. It took about 4 and a half hours though if hadn't have been so tired I guess I might have got it down to 4.15 or maybe a straight 4. How do you guys manage to pul; /html/spridgets/2008-06/msg00641.html (7,811 bytes)
8. Re: [Spridgets] Engine pull (score: 1): Author: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>; Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:54:54 GMT; very strange as we normally upgrade to "rollers" for smoother operation and LESS drag = greater longevity usually. Please let us know what you find, Daniel. Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) ______________________; /html/spridgets/2008-06/msg00642.html (7,730 bytes)
9. Re: [Spridgets] Engine pull (score: 1): Author: Bill L <pythias@pacifier.com>; Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 17:06:33 -0700; Hello Weslake1330, is it the first time you've done it?.. the guys who do it quickly KNOW EXACTLY where all the bolts are, EXACTLY the order of things to do, and EXACTLY where to hook onto the Power; /html/spridgets/2008-06/msg00643.html (8,174 bytes)
10. Re: [Spridgets] Engine pull (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:11:41 -0400; Who takes the bonnet off? That is a major waste of time. Pull the 8 bolts in the manifolds, set the carbs (still assembled with cables in place) on the wheel well, tie the exhaust (again still hooked; /html/spridgets/2008-06/msg00647.html (8,012 bytes)
11. Re: [Spridgets] Engine pull (score: 1): Author: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman@gmail.com>; Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:10:17 -0500; Pulled mine by myself a couple of days ago in just under 2 hours. 4.5 hours would have required many stops for tea and scones ;-) And I am far from and expert at this. The 2 hours included removing t; /html/spridgets/2008-06/msg00653.html (9,786 bytes)
12. Re: [Spridgets] Engine pull (score: 1): Author: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad@gmail.com>; Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:24:15 -0500; I purchased a 1/2" drive extension at a pawn shop, and ground the sides just enough to have it fit the plug. Once you get the drums and the half shaft retaining screw removed, rap the centre of the h; /html/spridgets/2008-06/msg00659.html (11,233 bytes)
13. Re: [Spridgets] Engine pull (score: 1): Author: Weslake1330@aol.com; Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 08:00:58 EDT; First time this year, twice last year and I removed the bonnet single handed. It's very tight coming out because it has a modified Ford 5 speed. In a message dated 15/06/2008 01:06:33 GMT Daylight Ti; /html/spridgets/2008-06/msg00660.html (8,593 bytes)
14. Re: [Spridgets] Engine pull (score: 1): Author: Weslake1330@aol.com; Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 08:05:59 EDT; Ok, it seems like I have to do a lot of stuff that takes longer because the car is modified like remove the carb from the inlet before I can remove the inlet because I have a 3-into-1 exhaust manifol; /html/spridgets/2008-06/msg00661.html (8,331 bytes)
15. Re: [Spridgets] Engine pull (score: 1): Author: "David Lieb" <dbl@chicagolandmgclub.com>; Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 08:18:37 -0500; Some people sure seem to be in a hurry to get back to their honeydew list! I can't think of a better way to spend a day than puttering on a Spridget, so I generally set aside a nice relaxed Saturday; /html/spridgets/2008-06/msg00663.html (8,255 bytes)
16. Re: [Spridgets] Engine pull (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>; Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:25:19 -0400; Try just the square end of a 3/8 drive ratchet. That usually works. The size is probably 7/16" square, so a 1/2" drive ratchet needs to be ground down a bit but a 3/8, although loose, works unless t; /html/spridgets/2008-06/msg00664.html (7,979 bytes)
17. Re: [Spridgets] Engine pull (score: 1): Author: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman@gmail.com>; Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 10:28:14 -0500; Thanks to all who responded. I'll try Frank's route first as I have a spare 3/8 drive breaker bar if it breaks. Cheers!! Jim -- Cheers!! Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City Don't miss "50 Years of Spri; /html/spridgets/2008-06/msg00667.html (9,039 bytes)
18. Re: [Spridgets] Engine pull (score: 1): Author: Weslake1330@aol.com; Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:39:12 EDT; get everything back in, _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets; /html/spridgets/2008-06/msg00670.html (8,203 bytes)
19. Re: [Spridgets] Engine pull (score: 1): Author: "Jack Laird" <jlaird237@cox.net>; Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:45:50 -0500; 3/8th drive works for me and always has. Thought it was what we were supose to use. shrug. -- http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets; /html/spridgets/2008-06/msg00673.html (9,378 bytes)
20. Re: [Spridgets] Engine pull (score: 1): Author: "David Lieb" <dbl@chicagolandmgclub.com>; Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 14:15:19 -0500; 3/8th works if nothing is stuck. When you have one that does not want to budge, it simply laughs at the 3/8th. I also use Brad's concept. I bought a cheap 1/2" extension, the shortest one they had,; /html/spridgets/2008-06/msg00674.html (8,528 bytes)

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