JLAIFMAN wrote:
> Did you have to tilt the engine down considerably to get the trans
> out? Or did it slide out straight back? I think if I had to drop the
> engine much, my Webers would hit the steering box. Also, you mentioned
> that the trans was non-OD. Is this procedure not possible with an OD?
> The reason that I ask is that I have an OD to put in and I have not done
> so because I have not wanted to pull the engine at this time. If pulling
> the trans out the back will work, I could do it sooner.
As I recall (from 5 years ago), I didn't have to tilt the engine
TOO much to allow the tailshaft of the tranny to drop down so
that it could be pulled free. I didn't even loosen anything
in the engine compartment - big mistake. I had to fix the
upper radiator neck where it cracked from the strain. So
make sure anything that won't give when the engine is tilted
back is removed first! I've only had experience with the
non-od trans in my car, but it sounds like the od could be
removed in the same way...
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Kevin Meek (kevnmeek(at)netcom.com) Sunbeam Tiger B382002202
Santa Cruz, California Sunbeam Alpine SI B9011324
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