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#35202 07/21/2004 12:26 AM | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 60 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 60 | I feel like a dumba.. for asking this but I cant' for the life of me find all the motor mounts Im trying to pull a 235 on a '53 3100. How many bolts are there and where are they? Can anyone help. Thanks Jess
1951 3100
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#35203 07/21/2004 2:22 PM | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 255 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 255 | Hi Jess,
My 48 only had the two bolts through the plate beneath the harmonic balancer on the front of the engine, and the transmission bolts on the rear. Of course, you have the wiring, clutch linkage, exhaust, etc. If I missed anything, someone else will chime in.
Ralph | | |
#35204 07/21/2004 2:35 PM | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 | To clarify, the tranny mounts are on the bell housing and stick out to the side.
Fred
52 3600
69 C-10
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#35205 07/22/2004 3:46 AM | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 60 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 60 | Hey All,
I have located the two forward bolts but am having trouble finding the transmission to engine bolts. Oh well I'll find em eventually. I looked up my casting number on inliners.com and it wasn't there any one have any info? Casting number is 3835517 (2X)Thanks alot, Jess
1951 3100
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#35206 07/22/2004 6:41 PM | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 | There are four tranny-to engine bolts, and the bottom two are on the inside of the bellhousing. There is also a rear mount on the tranny. There are also 6 bellhousing to engine bolts, and four of them are on the inside. The clutch and flywheel have to come out to separate the two. It is easiest to pull the engine and bellhousing together.
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#35207 07/22/2004 6:42 PM | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 36 Member | | Member Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 36 | It's just so simple that it seems like there should be more to it. I'm working on a supercharged Miata also, so I appreciate how simple the 56 is.
Larry | | |
#35208 07/22/2004 7:20 PM | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 60 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 60 | So to pull the engine with tranny attached I just have to remove two forward motor mounts and a few transmission to crossmember mounts??? I am friggin retarded. Jess :rolleyes:
1951 3100
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#35209 07/22/2004 7:58 PM | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 | Hey Larry,
What kind of supercharger on that Miata?
I had a '94 up until last year when I got sideswiped by a felon in an unlicensed van. I sold it and I miss that car, it was a great car. It had 160k miles on it and was still strong. I did all my own work on it. It was a pleasure to work on.
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#35210 07/24/2004 2:46 AM | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 60 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 60 | OK scratch all that anyways. It turns out its a 216 does that change things ????? Jess
1951 3100
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#35211 07/24/2004 2:50 AM | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 60 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 60 | OK scratch all that anyways. It turns out its a 216 does that change things ????? Jess
1951 3100
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#35212 07/25/2004 1:23 AM | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 | Originally posted by Jess:
OK scratch all that anyways. It turns out its a 216 does that change things ????? Jess Very same setup. The only problem with pulling the engine & tranny together is clearance. If you're in a low ceiling garage you might not be able to lift high enough without removing the radiator support.
Fred
52 3600
69 C-10
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#35213 07/25/2004 3:13 AM | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 60 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 60 | I already have the front fenders and grille and radiator support out. The problem is I DONT want to take out the transmission because it works fine. I thought all in all it would be easier to take out just the engine. Thanks for your help. Jess
1951 3100
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#35214 07/26/2004 12:10 AM | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 36 Member | | Member Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 36 | 4 on the floor
I am using a 1.2 Whipple, FM's new kit with a larger intercooler and a totally built engine. Its going in an 01 with the VVT deactivated. To give you an idea how built, I have $3600.00 in the head alone. Its a money sucking sponge!
I ran into you on the Miata forum when I asked about driveshaft angles.
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#35215 07/26/2004 6:09 PM | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 | Cool, I'm glad you joined us here.
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#35216 07/27/2004 4:30 AM | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 60 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 60 | So, I got the engine out today. I thought I could lift it out myself with no cherry picker....Bad Idea. Im a pretty big boy but it didn't seem to matter much. Its disattached still in the motor bay (or watever you call it). I unbolted it then jacked the front end up with a 2x4 and pulled and jerked back and forth. Eventually it came free.  (By the way, did I mention im not the smartest kid?)Anyways I wouldn't of been able to do it with out you guys. So thanks for all the help and keep it coming  Thanks again, Jess
1951 3100
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