Installing engine

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johnmi

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Which way is best to install engine? With accelerator assembly on block or without. Installing with it on could scratch firewall , with it off could loose shims when bolts are removed. Thanks John
 
I have done it both ways...

If you are worried about scratching the firewall, then put a good thick blanket between the two.

If you want to do it the other way, remove the bracket, bolts and shims...then install the engine, then replace the other parts accordingly...It can be done.

Pluck
 
If the flywheel housing is bolted up how can the shimms fall out? Are they not between the housing and the engine not between the housing and bracket?

John
 
aermotor said:
If the flywheel housing is bolted up how can the shimms fall out? Are they not between the housing and the engine not between the housing and bracket?

John
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The Accelerater Linkage bolts to the two top bolts, where the shims are installed. Without the bolts installed, the housing sometimes does not fit tight enough to hold the shims in place.
 
On mine the housing held the shims firmly and there was no way to move them even with the bolts out.

John
 
johnmi said:
Which way is best to install engine? With accelerator assembly on block or without. Installing with it on could scratch firewall , with it off could loose shims when bolts are removed. Thanks John
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best way is off. If on you might bend the two mounting brackets.
 
With the floorboards out, it's pretty easy to finagle the throttle linkage into place after the engine is installed
 
John, you already have lots of responses but I would alway put the accelerator linkage in afterwards. It is very easy. As TBird and others have said.. if your shims are loose I would put a dab of sealant adhesive on them to hold them in place for insurance. I would never recommend installing an engine in with the accelerator installed on the flywheel housing first. Make sure the accelerator is in good shape with all pins/bushings tight and in good shape. When installed make sure you get full idle and full open throttle when depressed. If not resolve issues....

Larry Shepard
 
As others have already said , I put my linkage on after installing the drive train. Did I ever tell you folks on this Barn site how much I like each and every Day. Thanks for being here for me!!!!;) Don from windy Indiana:eek:
 
Okay, you all scared me. I pulled my engine and reinstalled without removing the flywheel housing. I went back and pulled the two bracket bolts and fished around and found that I did not lose the shims. Both were brass and measured .010. The gap when cleaned out was .011 and .012. Any problem with putting the .010 shims back?

John
 
To know the correct shim thickness you need to dial in the flywheel cover.
Chances are you will be real close by installing the .010"shims.
 
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