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Amphicar770
post May 4 2016, 07:38 PM
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A big milestone, engine and tranny are back in car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Thanks to all who have helped me get this far.

I have reconnected clutch cable before anything else as I want to make sure this whole thing with the arm is correct.

I now have 3/4 -1" play when pulling pedal up. I think there is still enough slack in cable that excess pressure is not on TOB.

When pedal fully depressed to floor there is about 3/8" (rough measure) remaining before arm would hit the trans case. Here is pic of cable end.

Does everything sound like it is within spec?

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post May 4 2016, 07:40 PM
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And here is engine finally back in its place with 40 years of grunge removed.

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post May 4 2016, 07:43 PM
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Fantastic.
You will be fine with your setup.

Keep at it.
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post May 4 2016, 07:55 PM
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Nice job. Looks great.
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post May 4 2016, 09:43 PM
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Didn't you put the headers on yet? Much easier to do with the engine out.
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post May 4 2016, 09:52 PM
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Nice work! Its fun to put it all together.
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post May 4 2016, 09:53 PM
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QUOTE(PanelBilly @ May 4 2016, 11:43 PM) *

Didn't you put the headers on yet? Much easier to do with the engine out.


Not yet. In another thread someone said to do exhaust and exchangers after engine back in. Always an adventure!
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post May 5 2016, 10:41 AM
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Looks good! Keep at it.
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post May 6 2016, 09:23 PM
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Quiz question and real question,

Quiz: If you look closely at the engine picture there is a problem I had to correct before proceeding further. What is it?

Actual question: After installing shift rod (I also have new Tangerine Shift Rod bearing and did grind down the coupler for clearance) I am unable to hit 4th or 5th gear. I am thinking this is a shift linkage adjustment issue? I can hit the other gears.

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post May 7 2016, 05:31 AM
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Are you testing this with the engine running? If so, can you put it into reverse? If you're testing this without the engine running, what you think is first gear might actually be third and you may need to make an adjustment at the shifter to et the full pattern back. There are lots of threads about how to do that, but the most important thing is to mark where the bolts are now so you have a baseline to return to if you get lost fiddling.

When you put the heat exchangers on, don't bolt them up tight until you make sure the muffler bracket lines up properly. And be really careful not to lean or put pressure on the exchangers before the bracket is on...lots of leverage there and it doesn't take much force to damage the heads.
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post May 7 2016, 05:52 AM
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QUOTE(Amphicar770 @ May 6 2016, 11:23 PM) *

Quiz: If you look closely at the engine picture there is a problem I had to correct before proceeding further. What is it?


The half shafts are connected to the transmission. Unless the rear trailing arms are off, they will have to be removed before installation.
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post May 7 2016, 06:46 AM
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Engine not running yet, maybe I'll attend to that before coming back to shift linkage.

Axles are actually connected at the trailing arms but not yet the trany.

Big Hint to the quiz. I was unable to install the shift rod.
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post May 7 2016, 08:35 AM
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Engine support bar is flipped so the hole is on the wrong side (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif). Pic is very dark on my iThing so it was tough to see. Been ther. Done that!

And you (obviously) don't have to be running to verify the shift pattern. Just a foolproof way to know reverse is there. I'm a fool, so...
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post May 7 2016, 02:11 PM
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QUOTE(cuddyk @ May 7 2016, 10:35 AM) *

Engine support bar is flipped so the hole is on the wrong side (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif). Pic is very dark on my iThing so it was tough to see. Been ther. Done that!

And you (obviously) don't have to be running to verify the shift pattern. Just a foolproof way to know reverse is there. I'm a fool, so...


Yup, that is it. Did not notice until after I had routed cables through the hole and connected clutch cable. Fortunately, not a huge deal to correct.

So, I loosened rod retainer at shifter. Pushed lever to right, turned rod clockwise and retightened. Based on marks it really did not seem to move much if at all. Still, I now have all gears. I'll chalk that up to dumb luck.
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post May 8 2016, 07:09 PM
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Just another before and after pic

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post May 8 2016, 08:22 PM
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Is it running yet?
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post May 8 2016, 09:27 PM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ May 8 2016, 10:22 PM) *

Is it running yet?


Darn close but not there yet. Went to put muffler on today and discovered PP sent wrong gaskets.

I need to:
bleed brakes and set the clearance in rear.
Hook up fuel lines in rear, put fuel in tank.
Attach muffler.
Fire her up.

Even though I ran new lines for fuel tank the 3 port pump is still up front. I dread pulling tank again but may replace pump with two port version while tank is empty before I start her.
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post May 13 2016, 09:58 PM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ May 8 2016, 10:22 PM) *

Is it running yet?


I think I am basically finished.

Tonight I put the muffler on, bled the new rear calipers, and put on the air cleaner, reconnected remaining vac lines.

While I probably could have poured in some fuel and started her up I decided that it makes sense to pull the tank again, as much as I do not want to, so I can replace the 3 port fuel pump with the new 2-port version. While it delays me a bit, still better than discovering a fuel leak and having to drain the tank.

Maybe tomorrow unless the spouse already has my day planned out for me with other things.
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post May 13 2016, 10:14 PM
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Keep going, you are almost there.
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post May 14 2016, 05:23 PM
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The answer to this seems obvious but since the repercussion of getting it wrong is high I will ask the stupid question.

The bunch of red wires that attaches to the battery terminal. That does go on the positive terminal, correct?

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