28-07-2022, 03:00 PM
Arg....
I've finally got the rebuilt engine back in the car.
It started first time and sounds lovely (at idle at least).
When I first fired it up I had the back axle on stands, so tried all the gears and everything was fine.
Now it stalls as I depress the clutch. Even if I rev it I can't keep it going enough to get it in gear and move.
I've put it back on stands, but it's the same.
When on stands I note that the prop shaft is turning when idling in neutral, and it needs a good grip to stop it turning...
Since the first run I've changed the gearbox oil (there wasn't much in there, have added 2/3 pint of SAE90), put a little more down the clutch release bearing tube and re greased everything....
How have I broken it??
I've finally got the rebuilt engine back in the car.
It started first time and sounds lovely (at idle at least).
When I first fired it up I had the back axle on stands, so tried all the gears and everything was fine.
Now it stalls as I depress the clutch. Even if I rev it I can't keep it going enough to get it in gear and move.
I've put it back on stands, but it's the same.
When on stands I note that the prop shaft is turning when idling in neutral, and it needs a good grip to stop it turning...
Since the first run I've changed the gearbox oil (there wasn't much in there, have added 2/3 pint of SAE90), put a little more down the clutch release bearing tube and re greased everything....
How have I broken it??