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Re: [Spridgets] midget engine removal

To: dmg@bossig.com,spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] midget engine removal
From: Bob Spruck <mgmaven@bellsouth.net>
Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 21:33:46 -0400
Step 9. Leave the drive shaft attached to the diff. That way it will pull
out of the transmission rather than follow it out the tunnel. Unbolt it
before re-installation so you can attach it to the transmission once it is
in the tunnel and then bolt it to the diff last.
Step 17. Don't like to use the rocker bolts. Use someplace stronger.




At 10:10 AM 5/21/2008 -0700, Dave G. wrote:
>If anybody is interested... I've taken all suggestions sent to the list and 
>made them into a list 
>for Marc (and whoever else needs them).
>Any omissions, errors, corrections needed??
>
>Spridget Engine removal...
>
>1.   (Optional) Scribe around bonnet hinges
>2.   (Optional) remove bonnet
>3.   disconnect and remove Battery
>4.   disconnect ground strap
>5.   drain coolant
>6.   drain engine oil
>7.   drain transmission oil
>8.   remove oil filter
>9.   disconnect drive shaft (from rear??)
>10. remove radiator
>11. disconnect carburettors *with* manifold
>12. disconnect exhaust manifold
>13. remove gearshift lever
>14. jack up car and unbolt transmission mounts
>15. disconnect speedo and reverse light switch
>16. disconnect clutch hydraulics
>17. remove rocker cover, connect lift chains to rocker cover studs
>18. take up slack in chains
>19. lift engine ~3/4"
>20. disconnect driver side eng.mount bracket from rubber pad.
>21. disconnect pass. side entire mount from chassis.
>22. unbolt motor mounts
>23. finesse engine out...  
>
>Optional items to do while it's out
>
>a)  put engine on stand, flip it over, replace pan gasket and seals
>b)  replace side cover gaskets - if fitted
>c)  install new clutch kit (disk, plate, bearing)
>d)  bolt on rebuilt transmission
>
>"assembly is the reverse of above procedure" 
>
>--
>Dave G.   KK7SS
>'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
>"Real stupidity beats artificial intelligence every time."
>    Terry Pratchett, 'Hogfather'
>_______________________________________________

Bob Spruck
MGMaven
Sharpsburg, GA
67 Midget Vintage Racer
72 Midget Street and Show
6 parts/project cars
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