Bellhousing to Engine - Wont "Pull" in?
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Pro
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From: Pennington NJ
Bellhousing to Engine - Wont "Pull" in?
Hello. I just put the new crate engine into my 1974, and it seems like it all seated properly and is actually sitting on the engine mounts. The only issue seems to be about a 1/4 inch gap between the bellhousing and the engine block. I know you are not supposed to crank it in with the bolts, but I'm not sure what is causing this, or how to fix it. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Will
Thanks,
Will
Burning Brakes
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The dowels make for a good tight fit tight fit. I put mine together outside of the car and it still required wiggling and pushing. If you get desperate, you could try using the pilot tool again for a better alignment. If the clutch is hooked up, you could try pushing it in.
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Pro
Joined: May 2010
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From: Pennington NJ
The dowels make for a good tight fit tight fit. I put mine together outside of the car and it still required wiggling and pushing. If you get desperate, you could try using the pilot tool again for a better alignment. If the clutch is hooked up, you could try pushing it in.
Will
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From: Klein Texas
All of the above! Do not draw it in with the bolts. That is a sure way to disaster. Is the trans in neutral? Can you put in gear and try turning the driveshaft. (On the ground push the car back and forth). Next thing to try is to depress the clutch and free the disc.
If none of these ideas help I'd take it apart and find out what is wrong.
If none of these ideas help I'd take it apart and find out what is wrong.
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Pro
Joined: May 2010
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From: Pennington NJ
All of the above! Do not draw it in with the bolts. That is a sure way to disaster. Is the trans in neutral? Can you put in gear and try turning the driveshaft. (On the ground push the car back and forth). Next thing to try is to depress the clutch and free the disc.
If none of these ideas help I'd take it apart and find out what is wrong.
If none of these ideas help I'd take it apart and find out what is wrong.
I'll be right back...
Burning Brakes
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Le Mans Master
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From: Orlando FL
All of the above! Do not draw it in with the bolts. That is a sure way to disaster. Is the trans in neutral? Can you put in gear and try turning the driveshaft. (On the ground push the car back and forth). Next thing to try is to depress the clutch and free the disc.
If none of these ideas help I'd take it apart and find out what is wrong.
If none of these ideas help I'd take it apart and find out what is wrong.
better to pull trans down and have a look if the above tricks don't work. I split an AT casing once pulling it down with the assumption it was tight on dowelsbe careful.
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