 Alas, another question., installing the V8 motor... YIKES... |
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| Dr. Roger |
 Jul 10 2005, 11:34 PM
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A bat out of hell.  Group: Members Posts: 3,944 Joined: 31-January 05 From: Hercules, California Member No.: 3,533 Region Association: Northern California  |
The engine, a 350 SBC, is fully assembled and broken in on the bench. (yes i attached water to the inlets via garden hoses.....)(and, yes, i am partially deaf now.)
Now it needs to be installed. Obviously the front bar is attached and everything I can think of is attached. My plan is to balance the engine on my motorcylce jack, slide it underneath the car and start jacking. So to speak..... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif) If anyones installed a SBC what are some tricks to making this a little easier than the mess I'll probably make of it? (IMG:http://motorcyclecruiser.com/accessoriesandgear/jack-studio.jpg) |
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| skline |
Jul 11 2005, 08:10 AM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
John, I had that same problem with the valve cover when I installed mine, funny thing was, when I dropped the transmission to resolve the clutch issue I had, the engine moved back and was perfect when I put the transmission back in. The drawback to that was the exhaust system was made and installed already and it no longer lined up right. I now have it all back together and everything is fine but if you have it hitting the firewall, try moving the back end of the tranny around and it should line up. I run the tall valve covers to clear the rollers. Short covers were not an option for me.
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Dr. Roger Alas, another question. Jul 10 2005, 11:34 PM
rick 918-S Here's how I install mine. I jack the car way ... Jul 11 2005, 12:41 AM John2kx I use the same method described by Rick with the a... Jul 11 2005, 02:16 AM neo914-6 Hey John,
Whatcha running these days? I apprecia... Jul 11 2005, 02:31 AM John2kx Jul 11 2005, 03:00 AM John2kx Found a pic of valve cover where it makes contact. Jul 11 2005, 03:11 AM ewdysar I found that lifting the engine while the car has ... Jul 11 2005, 02:33 PM ewdysar Mulholland 2003 - Renegade Peel video
Hey Roger, ... Jul 11 2005, 03:34 PM
Dr. Roger Thanks so much guys.
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