Hi
I pulled engine last week after a few years of putting it off. First off I want to thank everyone for the knowledge they have shared on this site. That knowledge has given me the confidence to do this job. I prepped, disconnected, and removed what was needed and pulled motor by myself on the third day. I have been collecting parts and making my plans for three years now so I was eager to get going on it.
I replaced clutch, water/ land tranny seal, driveshaft seals on trans, mounts, gaskets, and cleaned as I went. Spent a few days wrenching and having fun working on car. After I buttoned up transmission and had it all sealed up I emptied the drain pan and found a big washer. After a little disappointment I laughed and opened up the transmission and installed the washer in record time.
So far my plan and organization has been good with a few small setbacks but all funny. For example I took the little ball used on the water tranny to hold the shifter in place and put it in a plastic bad so I wouldn't lose it. When I emptied the bag on the bench the ball bounced and was gone. I scoured the cleanly sweep floor and nothing, no ball. Next day when I entered the shop there it was in a crack on the bench. I just shook my head and laughed.
The motor is back in and partly hooked up. Going to install new muffler, carb, and then do all the oils and annual service. Keeping my fingers crossed I should have this finished soon and be back in the water.
Will keep you posted.
THanks
Brian
I pulled engine last week after a few years of putting it off. First off I want to thank everyone for the knowledge they have shared on this site. That knowledge has given me the confidence to do this job. I prepped, disconnected, and removed what was needed and pulled motor by myself on the third day. I have been collecting parts and making my plans for three years now so I was eager to get going on it.
I replaced clutch, water/ land tranny seal, driveshaft seals on trans, mounts, gaskets, and cleaned as I went. Spent a few days wrenching and having fun working on car. After I buttoned up transmission and had it all sealed up I emptied the drain pan and found a big washer. After a little disappointment I laughed and opened up the transmission and installed the washer in record time.
So far my plan and organization has been good with a few small setbacks but all funny. For example I took the little ball used on the water tranny to hold the shifter in place and put it in a plastic bad so I wouldn't lose it. When I emptied the bag on the bench the ball bounced and was gone. I scoured the cleanly sweep floor and nothing, no ball. Next day when I entered the shop there it was in a crack on the bench. I just shook my head and laughed.
The motor is back in and partly hooked up. Going to install new muffler, carb, and then do all the oils and annual service. Keeping my fingers crossed I should have this finished soon and be back in the water.
Will keep you posted.
THanks
Brian
