Engine ready to install!!

KMBeers

KMBeers

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Well I picked up my engine and transmission yesterday from the rebuilder. I have been waiting since the end of July when I dropped it off so I am really excited to get it installed. I have a crew coming over this weekend to help me get it back in the car and I can’t wait to get it running and driving again. Stay tuned!!
 

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I am sure you know but, just to be safe, don't forget the gasket between the flywheel housing and the block. Also remember the shims at the top of the flywheel housing where it attaches to the block. Looks good.

Charlie Stephens
 
Advice to save much wasted time:

When removing or installing engine also when raising front of engine to work on front pulley or oil pan and etc:

Whenever raising front of engine it is best to remove ALL four bolts which fasten flywheel housing to rear motor mounts. (many flywheel housing are cracked and broken if this is ignored.

NOTE: the damage to throttle assembly happens when front of engine is raised.

1. removal: remove the throttle assembly BEFORE raising front of engine (which mounts to the 2 bolts on rear of engine) first thing.

Raising front of engine and "jockeying" engine into position is how assembly gets bent.

This assembly is easily bent and getting it back in shape is a source of Much Trial and Error. Totally avoidable if you remove it first and install it LAST!

2. When installing engine: install the throttle assembly AFTER engine is in the chassis !
 
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Thanks folks for the pointers and the good advice. The guys who are coming over to help me with the install have done it a few times which from my point of view is invaluable. Gary, there are several pages of break in instructions which I will follow religiously. With all the time, effort, and money in this project it would be crazy not to! They cover everything from how to not burnish the front seal to proper conditioning and retorquing the head and other gaskets. More to follow…..
 
I did this last summer, first Model A engine I had rebuilt in 50 years. It’s a great feeling when the thing starts up. Enjoy, and don’t forget that work crews operate best on doughnuts and coffee.
 
Several pages of break in notes? Can you share those please? My engine rebuilder gave me almost no instructions at all. The rebuilt engine has been in the car a few weeks. I hope I haven’t done any damage already.
 
Charlie Stephens said:
don't forget the gasket between the flywheel housing and the block. Also remember the shims at the top of the flywheel housing where it attaches to the block.
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According to the pictures the flywheel housing is already installed to the engine, let's hope the gasket and shims are in place.
 
JayJay said:
I did this last summer, first Model A engine I had rebuilt in 50 years. It’s a great feeling when the thing starts up. Enjoy, and don’t forget that work crews operate best on doughnuts and coffee.
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i work better with beer and pizza...lol
 
David, send me a PM. The papers have the builders name all over them so I would like to ask before I post them. There may be some options here.
 
I had Schwalm’s do the engine and transmission work. They have a great reputation so I am confident they did the shimming and gasket installs correctly. The point about the throttle assembly is exactly how I was planning to do things. It was the first thing removed and as Benson said, it will be the last installed.
 
KMBeers said:
I had Schwalm’s do the engine and transmission work. They have a great reputation so I am confident they did the shimming and gasket installs correctly. The point about the throttle assembly is exactly how I was planning to do things. It was the first thing removed and as Benson said, it will be the last installed.
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You should be able to see the gasket and shims. It would be a good investment of 5 seconds.

Charlie Stephens
 
Charlie,
They are clearly visible at the seam between the flywheel housing and the block and as you said it is good to be sure.
 
KMBeers said:
I had Schwalm’s do the engine and transmission work. They have a great reputation so I am confident they did the shimming and gasket installs correctly. The point about the throttle assembly is exactly how I was planning to do things. It was the first thing removed and as Benson said, it will be the last installed.[/Q
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Well, the engine and transmission were installed today. Everything went pretty smoothly. One of the biggest tips I read somewhere here on the Barn was to leave the spacers out on the rear engine mounts during the install to allow the mounts to spread a bit. Picked up about 1/32 to 1/16” and the engine slid right in. The spacers were of course put in after. Lots more to do but made a good start
 

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KMBeers - Who did the rebuild for you? All the best with the motor! Doesn't sound like it will be long getting it in with the help you will have!
 
KMBeers _ SORRY for the stupid question BECAUSE AFTER rereading the thread THERE were the answers to those STUPID Questions! BUT best of luck when you have it running!
 
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