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After having my 216 tip over on my engine stand i am trying to reinstall it in my chasis for storage.I can get it in to abought a bolts width from the front mount holes.This is my first time.If im this close is the shaft already in the spline?Ive tryed raising and lowering the tranny and the engine but cant get any further.Is there a trick to this.Ive also tryed using a pry bar to push it back.Im abought ready to scrap this whole thing. :confused:
if i trt pulling it in with the trany bolts am i going to damage any thing/

[ 12-14-2001: Message edited by: Slow Rider...Ron Raatz ]

It sounds like the clutch disc isn't lined up with the pilot bushing. Loosen the pressure plate bolts and use a line up shaft for the clutch. They are available at the cheap parts houses. After lining it up and tightening the bolts back, slide it in the truck and if it still won't go in, turn the crank a few inches with the trans. in gear while pushing on the motor.

46 You forgot to tell him to shout louder and louder til it goes in....after while the neighbors come to help......always works for me.....no words over four letters!!!

Yup , you gotta chuck a few things too Jim , helps with the stress relief

Ron , a good clutch alignment tool is a spare g/box input shaft.

I have always found it easier to fit the g/box to the eng , rather than the other way around . I figure the g/box is lighter and easier to move around and get lined up.

I try and fit the two together first , then put the complete assy in the truck .

Sure helps if you have the whole front clip off , makes for real easy acess.

Just remember to throw the broken pieces!!!

IT apears that the cluch is aligned but perhaps it sliped when the engine tiped.I do have a nylon cluch alignment tool that came with the new clutch i bought.ive never put one of those in either.The mechanic who was in such a hurry to help me get the whole truck torn apart is enjoing an extended stay at a state run facility.I come here hoping that with the exppertise of others that i can hopefully get it put back together.As for cusiing and throwing stuff.,I try not to throw things[anymore] as my wife will quit helping me when i would do that.Ido cuss but i usualy have my jukebox playing so the kids cant here it in the house.I live in the country so the neighbors wouldnt hear me anyhow. [img]http://wsphotofews.excite.com/005/2k/EO/q1/eW26984.jpg[/img]

Ron,
Sounds like you are a "one-man-band". LOL It is really benificial if you have an aide,(even the dog can help)LOL All kidding aside- Go slow and keep it simple. If and when (because you always will) you hit a snag- back up and get a different run at it. I (Like Dusty) have found when going it alone, align the clutch and mount the tranny outside the rig. Looks like from your picture that you are sitting at a bare frame, so once you have the tranny and engine together as a single unit, it will go in nicely. Sometimes what appears to be a little extra work, in the long run saves on the frustration end of it. Take it step-by-step and be methodical and you will be poignantly pleased with the results of your labors. Have fun.