Hello,
I think Dan is exagerating! We got the engine in within 20 minutes, hard
part was the clearance of the 7qt oil pan, a really tight squeeze. We did
wrestle to get the mounts to align with the holes.
Overall, it probably took less than 45 minutes.
We are now waiting for Dan's full report:
Solex, 411 LSD, comp spings, sway bar..
As for me, i have bought Dan's "old" engine as mine got trashed by a broken
piston.
I have a lot of cleaning up & paiting do to before i drop the engine in.
I have a block for anyone interested (it's free). It's damaged and needs to
be sleeved.
Stephan.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Philip Erickson [mailto:philip.erickson@agouron.com]
> Sent: Monday, December 20, 1999 7:42 AM
> To: ROADSTER
> Subject: Help!!!
>
>
> Hello ALl,
> Well Stephan Irene and I working toghether managed to
> install my
>
> new engine. I do not know how someone could do it by themselves!!! It
> took the
> three of us to tilt wiggle slant that engine in and to get those
> #@!%*&! engine
> mounts to line up..
>
> Dan,
> You just need more pratice,
> I suggest you keep removing your engine and reinstalling it until you
> get down to about 1 hour. <Grin>
> Actually, I installed my engine with the help of my dad. (80
> years old,
> 135 lbs) in about 1 hour.
> We used a chain hoist and a floor jack and it went right in. ( engine
> was complete / headers, carbs, alt....) Had to roll the car under the
> engine. The header was the only tight fit it had and 2x4 worked fine.
> Phil
>
>
>
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> Philip Erickson Phone:
> (858) 622-7963
> 4215 Sorrento Valley Boulevard San Diego, CA 92121
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