Model A Engine Installation

B

BNewman

Member
Advice Needed !!

I have both the engine and transmission out of my '31 Victoria.
My question is what is the better way for installation:
1. Engine and transmission as a unit?
2. Transmission & bell housing first, then engine with clutch and clutch housing attached.

Thanks,
Bob
 
Last edited:
BNewman said:
Advice Needed !!

I have both the engine and transmission out of my '31 Victoria.
My question is what is the better way for installation:
1. Engine and transmission as a unit?
2. Transmission & flywheel housing first, then engine?

Thanks,
Bob
Click to expand...
******,housing then engine is my preference
 
I think you will get a number of comments both ways. But I would do your #1 option assuming you have the tools to do it that way and some help in doing it.
 
If you put the engine and transmission in as a unit, you have to get the torque tube shaft lined up with the universal joint for them to go together. DON"T be tempted to use your fingers to do it. When they slip together, you could lose them.:eek:
 
Tom Wesenberg said:
I prefer to install the ******, then the engine.
Click to expand...
Tom..

Can you offer some step-by-step details? When you say "engine," does that mean the flywheel, clutch plate and flywheel housing attached?

Can you even attach the ****** before dropping it in? Assembly problems?

Thank you!

Larry
 
Larry Jenkins said:
Tom..

Can you offer some step-by-step details? When you say "engine," does that mean the flywheel, clutch plate and flywheel housing attached?

Can you even attach the ****** before dropping it in? Assembly problems?

Thank you!

Larry
Click to expand...

Yes, the flywheel and flywheel housing must be installed if the engine is installed after the ******. Be sure to set the fingers on the pressure plate while it's out, and use a clutch alignment tool to make sure the disc is centered. If the alignment tool wasn't available I've used my fingers to center the disc by going around the outer edge, and this has also worked fine for me.
 
Larry Jenkins said:
Body is off; frame is bare except the motor mounts.

If so, can I drop in the whole engine with the ****** on it? Clearances; assembly problems?

Thank you Sir!

Larry
Click to expand...

This is how I did it on my huckster and it worked great. But like mentioned, look out for your fingers when putting in the u-joint.
 
Mitch//pa said:
if the body is off i install them as a unit. otherwise trans first
Click to expand...

I agree with Mitch . It is easier to get the engine in the mounts and splines line up on the clutch than it is to deal with the floppiness of the u-joint to get it in the mounts and splines if the driveshaft at the exact same time

I have done both ways and can be done either way, but for a novice I would opt to do them separately

Get a helper or two to assist you as well
Also, as Tom noted its the time to make sure the pressure plate is set up properly . See specs and procedures in les Andrews mechanical book
Larry Shepard
 
Larry Jenkins said:
Body is off; frame is bare except the motor mounts.

If so, can I drop in the whole engine with the ****** on it? Clearances; assembly problems?

Thank you Sir!

Larry
Click to expand...

thats the way i would do it with the body off. one thing to look out for is the u-joint housing gaskets dont slide out of place. put a couple temporary bolts in the holes while mating things together
 
I always assemble everything back to. and including, the U joint, and install it all together. Get a friend to help guide it. Also you may need a frame spreader.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top