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Posted by: Harpo Aug 14 2013, 05:11 PM

I'm struggling to install my new motor back in my car. I have reviewed McMarks engine removal below as well as the Pelican article

http://914world.com/specs/tech_engdrop3.php

My engine tin is hanging up on the rear control arm nuts.

I will post a photo here in a minute

Thanks

David

Posted by: stugray Aug 14 2013, 05:12 PM

You just have to wobble the engine a little side to side.

Tipping...

Stu

Posted by: Harpo Aug 14 2013, 05:23 PM

Hopefully this photo helps

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Aug 14 2013, 05:33 PM

Tilt it while you jack it above the trailing arm bolts!

Posted by: 76-914 Aug 14 2013, 06:07 PM

It helps if you slip a piece of tin along each side between the car and engine shelf. Especially when working alone.

Posted by: turk22 Aug 14 2013, 06:24 PM

And do you have a few pics of that engine prior to install?? It looks really good!

Posted by: pilothyer Aug 14 2013, 09:47 PM

QUOTE(76-914 @ Aug 14 2013, 07:07 PM)

It helps if you slip a piece of tin along each side between the car and engine shelf. Especially when working alone.

Works everytime and won't bend up your nice reconditioned tin

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Aug 14 2013, 09:54 PM

QUOTE(Harpo @ Aug 14 2013, 04:23 PM)

Hopefully this photo helps

Ground strap is on the wrong side ....................

The Cap'n

Posted by: mr914 Aug 16 2013, 02:48 PM

3 two letter words that mean small....

Is it in?

Dave, there are many of us within a half hour drive that sure can come over and give you a hand putting the motor in.

Just let us know

Nothing is worse than getting a hand stuck or slipping the motor off of the floor jack

Keith

Posted by: mr914 Aug 16 2013, 03:06 PM

Woodward cruise is going on this weekend up here in the motor city

Saw this T shirt...

Thought it was hilarious

My apologies for not being politically correct... whip[1].gif the mods may admonish me...

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Posted by: SirAndy Aug 16 2013, 06:12 PM

QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Aug 14 2013, 08:54 PM)

Ground strap is on the wrong side ....................

Large cup washers are missing on the transmission mounts ....

Posted by: Garland Aug 17 2013, 07:27 AM

Where are you in Michigan?

Posted by: 914-300Hemi Aug 17 2013, 07:41 AM

The starter will get in the way of the axles. You just have to be patient and do let it frustrate you.

Posted by: TargaToy Aug 17 2013, 10:21 AM

QUOTE(914-300Hemi @ Aug 17 2013, 09:41 AM)

The starter will get in the way of the axles. You just have to be patient and do let it frustrate you.

I think "do" let it frustrate you will come naturally!