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1. MGB engine removal (score: 1): Author: Jp Plank <moonshine327@juno.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2004 10:09:53 -0600; Hi all: I will be pulling the engine on the Rest Free MGB in the next couple of days to replace the clutch and clean and paint the engine and engine bay. I have everything ready to pull, but have one; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00410.html (7,826 bytes)
2. Re: MGB engine removal (score: 1): Author: Charles & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2004 10:44:16 -0600; The studs that protrude through the valve cover, believe it or not. Cheers, CR; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00411.html (8,119 bytes)
3. Re: MGB engine removal (score: 1): Author: jello@ida.net; Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2004 09:50:59 US/Mountain; I don't know if it is the best point, but the typical thing to do is buy two "engine lifting brackets." that are fixxed to the valve cover hold down studs. I don't want to advocate any one supplier,; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00412.html (8,448 bytes)
4. Re: MGB engine removal (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2004 12:08:23 -0500; Most use a bracket or a chain attached to the rocker cover studs. Seems scary to suspend this chunk of iron from two little studs, but it's the usual way. Others use a rope or cargo strap around the; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00413.html (7,956 bytes)
5. Re: MGB engine removal (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2004 11:21:37 -0800 (PST); Does this work for engine *and* transmission removal? or just engine only. Will having an aluminum cylinder head rule out this method? James 74 MGB; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00415.html (7,930 bytes)
6. RE: MGB engine removal (score: 1): Author: "Matthew Hale" <haleme@bellsouth.net>; Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2004 15:22:46 -0500; I can only assume it is engine and transmission removal. I can't imagine removing one without the other. I had no idea where to put the mounts for the lift, so, I used an exhaust manifold hole one si; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00416.html (9,281 bytes)
7. Re: MGB engine removal (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2004 13:52:52 -0800; I have always run a Grade 8 bolt into the alternator bracket location, and another into one of the upper bell housing bolt locations, on the opposite side. This gives you a much broader purchase and; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00420.html (8,963 bytes)
8. Re: MGB engine removal (score: 1): Author: Charles & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2004 20:55:31 -0600; To tell the truth, I've never supported the engine/tranny by the rocker studs. I've always run a long bolt thru a chain and into the rear exhaust manifold stud hole and into the alternator bracket. C; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00425.html (8,447 bytes)
9. Re: MGB engine removal (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 09:20:45 -0500; Sure, that would work. You need to have the bonnet off or completely upright to have the overhead clearance for the come-along, but the balance of the engine&gearbox assembly is such that your metho; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00433.html (9,413 bytes)
10. MGB Engine Removal (score: 1): Author: twobees@sprynet.com; Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 14:10:54 -0500 (GMT-05:00); Last year, due to multiple clutch problems, I removed & replaced (R&R'd) my MGB engine 4 or 5 times. Got the time down to about 4 hours total (1-1/2 out, 2-1/2 in). Also did the BMC 948 in the Turner; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00440.html (9,684 bytes)
11. MGB Engine Removal (score: 1): Author: twobees@sprynet.com; Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 14:11:11 -0500 (GMT-05:00); Last year, due to multiple clutch problems, I removed & replaced (R&R'd) my MGB engine 4 or 5 times. Got the time down to about 4 hours total (1-1/2 out, 2-1/2 in). Also did the BMC 948 in the Turner; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00441.html (9,729 bytes)
12. Re: MGB Engine Removal (score: 1): Author: Charles & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>; Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 14:22:12 -0600; Oh Norm, now you've gone and done it! ;^) People who've never tried it are going to come out of the woodwork and scream that it's easier to remove the tranny too. If all I was going to do was replace; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00447.html (8,639 bytes)
13. RE: MGB Engine Removal (score: 1): Author: "James Schulte" <schultejim@msn.com>; Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 23:52:32 +0000; I'd like to agree and disagree. I have removed and replaced engines both ways. I have had success with just the engine coming out and had problems that just dumbfounded me. I think it is a crap shoo; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00454.html (10,384 bytes)
14. Re: MGB Engine Removal (score: 1): Author: "James Schulte" <schultejim@msn.com>; Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 15:56:08 +0000; Just getting the shaft to line up and enter properly. Like I said, sometimes no problem and others just not able to line it up right. JIm; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00463.html (9,415 bytes)
15. Re: MGB Engine Removal (score: 1): Author: Charles & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>; Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 12:09:33 -0600; If, when you pull the engine out, you make sure to get the lift angle on the engine such that the engine slips off of the clutch/pilot shaft smoothly, instead of having to be pried off, it makes reas; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00464.html (8,474 bytes)
16. Re: MGB Engine Removal (score: 1): Author: "James Schulte" <schultejim@msn.com>; Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 18:51:37 -0800; Trust me when I tell you, I'm not arguing as much as I'm agreeing. However, I used and did all you suggested and still had a problem with a particular rebuild. Whether the car was jinxed or what, I; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00465.html (8,896 bytes)
17. Re: MGB Engine Removal (score: 1): Author: "Norm" <twobees@sprynet.com>; Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2004 11:16:09 -0500; sometimes Jim: Here's what I've done - A - when installing clutch/pressure plate, use clutch alignment tool. Wiggle it around as you get to point where clutch disk is about to be clamped solidly to m; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00478.html (9,921 bytes)
18. Re: MGB engine removal (score: 1): Author: Jp Plank <moonshine327@juno.com>; Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2004 21:54:48 -0600; I pulled the MGB's engine and transmission tonight with the help of my brother. I ended up attaching a bracket to the rear exhaust bolt and wrapping a strap around the front of the cylinder head near; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00564.html (8,282 bytes)
19. Re: MGB engine removal (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2004 21:34:20 -0800; I would inspect the ring gear on the flywheel for chipped or broken teeth before I spent any money on it. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00575.html (8,497 bytes)
20. Re: MGB engine removal (score: 1): Author: Mgbbob@aol.com; Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 09:44:11 -0500; Have you removed the ring gear from the flywheel, JP?. I'm not sure how much of an advantage you'll get from machining the flywheel. Since there is plenty of surface area to the clutch disc, you may; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00605.html (7,572 bytes)

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