chris1961 Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Just remember it doesn't hurt once the pain goes away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 stage 1 done will post pics later.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 set the crane up and extended the legs.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 bonnet off and radiator shroud off...which gives me the room to move the engine forward.........you can also stand in the engine bay (which is novel) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 header tank off and heater bracket off............will also release the fuel filter housing...to allow all the pipework to go forward....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 another couple of views........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Tunnell out so i can get to 8 of the studs...the other 3 from underneath............pic of the metalwork and crossmember...not bad for nearly 30 years old....will wash everthing with red lead cut back 50% with petrol.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 another couple of views of the chassis...................... havnt spent much time on it today as i have other things to do....but that took me ...on and off about 2.5 hrs................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Shame you didn't bed those slabs in properly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 typical................they were there before i bought the house............when i put the carport up i will lay 6" of concrete over the whole lot...jobs a gooden..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Lookin good ditchman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 got on with it today...doing a bit at a time as it was so hot...and watching the box...all in all about a hour and halfs work..... .........aannnnd.....a very senior moment ... blocked gearbox/transfere box with wood on cross member....then undid nuts...and started t5o draw engine out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 Trolley jack under sump - support engine - re-route rope - job done. Sorry for laughing - been there myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 you can see my senior moment....in the pic #3....engine would not come forward..........snagged the heater control wires ...ddooohhhh.... so had to undo them...top pic...then draw engine forward... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 so undid the heater cables and the crane just gently rolled forward 6"...then i lifted it 2"... and drew it forward another 3"..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 wellllll.............. pressure plate sticking springs loose in clutch plate yoke stuffed thrust bearing stuff-stuffed cause....... when the clutch was done before ..(not the plate)....they smeared grease on everything...which picked up dust and turned it to grinding paste/concrete wading without the wadeing plug in..........(done it several times in the last couple of years...sorry i forgot the plug) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 the bearing/ cams.....totally seized....................tooooo much grease everywhere QUESTION......quiz the clutch comes with a small packet of grease.....to what area to you apply it ?.............(no prizes) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 Does anyone actually get out and lie under the motor on a wet road to put the plug in before going through a flood ? I never have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 Def getting ready for some TLC ditchman, you did well today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 power washed the clutch housing last eve'......today cleaned up shaft sleeve...then made a guide for the bush/spigot out of a socket with gaffer tape around it ..then placed clutch disc on guide......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 dab of lithium grease in spigot/toe bush...pressure plate on.....put arrows on it to line the locators up...then evenly do up bolts and torque to 38n/m2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 lay yoke and thrust bearing out and check.........then fit to housing....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 yoke in place........then screw in the sliders wot i made ...one either side...2 different lenghts...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 dab of copper slip on the splines and a bit on the housing......then gently push the engine crane in............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 keep pushing and "jiggling" it until it slides into position....unscrew sliders and replace with studs wot i have cut slots in for a'screwin in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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