 Engine Tin Gap, Got a large gap around the engine |
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| Rikyrat |
 Mar 11 2020, 11:01 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 58 Joined: 30-January 19 From: Phoenix Member No.: 22,844 Region Association: None  |
Hi All:
I just got done reinstalling my engine, and have replaced all of the engine bay seals. I seem to have a gap, about a 1/2 inch on the sides and front of the engine. I don't think this is normal, but can't figure out how to adjust it out. I have replace both the front and rear motor mounts. Anybody else run into this problem, and how did you correct it. Thanks in advance |
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| IronHillRestorations |
Mar 11 2020, 11:33 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,717 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None 
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The engine tin seals have a lip that should hook over the lip of the engine tin, and the front corners should be miter cut and have a hog ring at the lower bottom. The seal for the back should have two flaps that sandwich the rear engine tin.
Years ago I installed an engine a little to one side, and here's what I did: loosen up the outer engine bar bolts and the transmission mounts just enough to allow you to lever the power plant in the direction you need. Sometimes it takes two people, one to push and the other to tighten a bolt when you get it positioned |
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| BeatNavy |
Mar 11 2020, 11:38 AM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,924 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I first had that issue when I replaced my original 1.7 with a 2056. New engine bay seals, tin seemed to be in good shape, but I had gaps on side and near front. I found I could reduce the gap somewhat by trying to shift the engine forward a bit, but it was still there. Then I did, as some others, by using hog rings to secure the rubber seals at the corners. That helped some, but its still not perfect. I have no issues with cooling, however.
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| Amphicar770 |
Mar 11 2020, 12:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,189 Joined: 20-April 10 From: PA, USA Member No.: 11,639 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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1/2" seems like a lot?
I did have gaps on one side when I replaced my seals. I used some 3m rubber trim adhesive on that section and it seems to have held. |
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| SirAndy |
Mar 11 2020, 01:23 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,636 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Post some pics ...
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| wes |
Mar 11 2020, 02:07 PM
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wes Group: Members Posts: 1,588 Joined: 8-December 07 From: Ukiah Ca Member No.: 8,436 Region Association: Northern California
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I had the same problem, I adjusted it but still can see a miner bit of light at the upper corners. All new seals but it’s often been on my mind as not perfect for cooling. Also are the holes in photo supposed to be open or plugged?
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| ndfrigi |
Mar 11 2020, 03:02 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,928 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(wes @ Mar 11 2020, 12:07 PM)  I had the same problem, I adjusted it but still can see a miner bit of light at the upper corners. All new seals but it’s often been on my mind as not perfect for cooling. Also are the holes in photo supposed to be open or plugged? I think that hole is suppose for the battery cable goin to the alternator |
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| Rikyrat |
Mar 12 2020, 09:09 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 58 Joined: 30-January 19 From: Phoenix Member No.: 22,844 Region Association: None |
I am such a dork, no it was not 1/2" more like 1/4" inch.
I followed the suggestion that said the seal have a lip around them, and put the lip on the engine tins. Guess what? it worked, no more light around the engine. I guess that I panicked a little seeing the light around the engine, had the work lamp under the car. Of course there is going to be a gap, otherwise, dummy, you could not get the engine in. so thanks all for replying. Onward thru the fog, all I have to do now is get my Dub shop injection system wired up and I will be down the road |
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| Mikey914 |
Mar 12 2020, 06:13 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,661 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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I did notice many unmolested car I have see there are hog rings in the corners. I suspect that may be a factory install?
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| Jamie |
Mar 12 2020, 06:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,031 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Georgetown,KY Member No.: 2,939 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Mar 12 2020, 04:13 PM) I did notice many unmolested car I have see there are hog rings in the corners. I suspect that may be a factory install? Could someone enlighten me with a photo about these "hog ring" things you mention? |
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| wes |
Mar 13 2020, 10:23 AM
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wes Group: Members Posts: 1,588 Joined: 8-December 07 From: Ukiah Ca Member No.: 8,436 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Mar 12 2020, 04:13 PM) I did notice many unmolested car I have see there are hog rings in the corners. I suspect that may be a factory install? Hog rings? Ah are you referring to my photo? |
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