Re: Overdrive Install

From: Jerome Yuzyk (jerome(at)supernet.ab.ca)
Date: Sun Mar 19 2000 - 12:52:03 CST


In article <61.21b662a.26065013(at)aol.com>, SloMoIV(at)aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 3/18/2000 4:06:36 PM Pacific Standard Time,
> dougbilesky(at)home.com writes:
>
> << I have removed the gearbox without the engine.
> I unbolted the tail pipe from the manifold.
> I removed the downpipe where the oil is added to the rocker cover( up top
> close to the firewall).
> This allowed for enough room for the engine to tilt.
> I too have an OD and was able to drop gearbox to do my clutch. >>
>
> Its also a good idea to loosen the motor mount bolts to give the engine a bit
> more room to tilt and lessen the stress on the mounts.

But put a block of wood between the firewall and engine block to keep
your rear carb from contacting the firewall. If you have Zeniths remove
the rear strainer.

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