Not much in the way of work got done over the weekend. I spent a large amount of time devoted to researching the Zenith 228 Carburetor that I recently picked up. I was however able to start working on the old 216 engine last night (Sunday) that came with the 1940 Truck. My goal for the night was to divorce the transmission and bellhousing from the block so that I can get the block mounted to my engine stand.
This looks a little wonky because it was. I didn't have my engine hoist at my parents house where I have this stored so we used the front end loader of the tractor. The transmission came off super easy but as you all know, the rest is a pain. I don't have any photos of the end result because it was 1130PM.
I started by removing the starter from the bellhousing. Then, I removed the "Feet" that support the bellhousing to the frame crossmember. I then started removing bolts from the pressure plate. I could have made it easier on myself by pulling the plugs but I never make anything easy on myself. It sucked getting the flywheel to rotate. Finally got the pressure plate off. I then had 6 bolts in the flywheel to remove. I took a small flat blade screwdriver and punched the ears of the metal tabs that are bent up around the hex bolts down and was able to remove them with a standard 11/16 socket on an extension. After that, the flywheel came off mostly easy with some gentle raps from the dead blow. I put a rubber pad on the floor in case the flywheel dropped. The whole job took about 2.5hrs start to finish.
This morning, I made a trip to Lowes for some grade 8 bolts so that I can get the engine mounted to the stand. 7/16-14x4"
