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| | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 325 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 325 | Good morning folks. I'm having trouble sliding the engine in the last couple inches. What do you suppose the trouble is?
I'm using the engine leveller, and I heaved on it and wiggled it for about 3 hours. It just won't fit the last couple inches.
Do you suppose the clutch is mis-aligned? I used a socket and lined it up by eye, but I'm sure it's very close.
Any tips on getting this in would be appreciated, thanks.
Last edited by Stove; 05/13/2014 1:57 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,248 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,248 | You may need to rock the input shaft of the transmission to get it to align with the splines in the clutch disc. I find it easier to install the transmission after installing the engine....
John | | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,001 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,001 | My guess is that the clutch disk is out of alignment. you really need the proper alignment tool as there is zero room for error. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 325 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 325 | Sure enough I found the alignment tool in my box from the last time I did this.
I think the engine is close enough that the disk is sitting on the splines. The tranny is no more than 2 inches from the bell housing.
What would happen if I loosened the clutch bolts and then tried to poke the shaft in? | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 | I think your hanging up on the pilot bushing. If you found your alignment shaft I'd pull it out and get things lined up and then stab it in. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 325 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 325 | Thanks for your help everyone. I aligned the clutch properly and in it went. Much easier the second time.
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