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Re: Attaching 1500 engine to stand

To: cbking@alum.rpi.edu, spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Attaching 1500 engine to stand
Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2002 22:15:30 EDT
In a message dated 6/30/02 6:02:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
cbking@alum.rpi.edu writes:


> I saw somewhere on the web (maybe Chris Kotting's site) a procedure for 
> changing 1500 bearings with the engine in the car, so I figure I can use 
> this method and not have to completely remove the crankshaft. 
> 

Chris:

Consider having the thrust bearings pinned while you have the engine out of 
the car.  It will save you lots of grief later by elimniating the dropping of 
the thrust bearings which the 1500 is prone to do.

--David C.

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