13-06-2020, 06:11 PM
I have found that It is easier to get the engine in with the head off. the engine has to be fed in either level or slightly nose down. the belhousing studs will touch the bulkhead.
The deep sump makes thing tricky !
I use a webbing strop around the starter motor and manifold.
I always fitted the engine on my own with no lifting equipment for years, I put it on a platform in front of the car then lifted it over the chassis front and wrestled it into place.
I never bolt the clutch cover up tight when fitting the engine, I tighten it enough to just grip the centre plate. This allows things to be lined up more easily for me.
Its easy to tighten up the cover plate once the engine and gearbox is all in position.
I have a hoist nowadays as I have been fitting an engine into my modern sports car.
The deep sump makes thing tricky !
I use a webbing strop around the starter motor and manifold.
I always fitted the engine on my own with no lifting equipment for years, I put it on a platform in front of the car then lifted it over the chassis front and wrestled it into place.
I never bolt the clutch cover up tight when fitting the engine, I tighten it enough to just grip the centre plate. This allows things to be lined up more easily for me.
Its easy to tighten up the cover plate once the engine and gearbox is all in position.
I have a hoist nowadays as I have been fitting an engine into my modern sports car.