engine installation & bolt question
#1
engine installation & bolt question
Two questions:
1) Prior to dropping the engine and trans in, what do you suggest I use during mating the engine and trans, an engine cradle? I kind of hate the idea of spending $100 on something I'm probably not going to use that often. Any other suggestions are welcome.
2) Double sided bold. I believe there's a double sided bolt on the '68 400 that is used for the power steering bracket. Is this correct? I didn't remove it, so I'm not specifically sure what the engine builder is talking about. In any event, I need this bolt. They're not reproduced. If someone has one (or however many I need), please contact me.
Thanks
1) Prior to dropping the engine and trans in, what do you suggest I use during mating the engine and trans, an engine cradle? I kind of hate the idea of spending $100 on something I'm probably not going to use that often. Any other suggestions are welcome.
2) Double sided bold. I believe there's a double sided bolt on the '68 400 that is used for the power steering bracket. Is this correct? I didn't remove it, so I'm not specifically sure what the engine builder is talking about. In any event, I need this bolt. They're not reproduced. If someone has one (or however many I need), please contact me.
Thanks
#2
Actually, I use the engine hoist to get the engine off the engine stand, lower it so the oil pan is on the floor, and mate the trans at that point. Reposition the chain so the combined engine/trans is balanced, and off you go.
2) Double sided bold. I believe there's a double sided bolt on the '68 400 that is used for the power steering bracket. Is this correct? I didn't remove it, so I'm not specifically sure what the engine builder is talking about. In any event, I need this bolt. They're not reproduced. If someone has one (or however many I need), please contact me.
Thanks
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#3
An engine tilter device is always good to have, 20-30 bucks.
I have one you can borrow, only 20-30 bucks for shipping.
I'll look in my specialized bolt storage units for one of those, takes time to go through all the little boxes and coffee cans marked "Misc.".
I have one you can borrow, only 20-30 bucks for shipping.
I'll look in my specialized bolt storage units for one of those, takes time to go through all the little boxes and coffee cans marked "Misc.".
#4
Thanks guys. Yes, Joe, I think those are the ones they're talking about. I'm not back in AZ to go over to my friends old shop to look for them, so I'm kind of out of luck because no one reproduces them. Any help finding some would be greatly appreciated. I need the spacers too. I have nothing.
I guess I can always attempt to find some this Sat at Carlisle as well. IF I ONLY KNEW WHAT THEY LOOKED LIKE!! Ugh. What a mess. haha.
I guess I can always attempt to find some this Sat at Carlisle as well. IF I ONLY KNEW WHAT THEY LOOKED LIKE!! Ugh. What a mess. haha.
#5
Thanks guys. Yes, Joe, I think those are the ones they're talking about. I'm not back in AZ to go over to my friends old shop to look for them, so I'm kind of out of luck because no one reproduces them. Any help finding some would be greatly appreciated. I need the spacers too. I have nothing.
I guess I can always attempt to find some this Sat at Carlisle as well. IF I ONLY KNEW WHAT THEY LOOKED LIKE!! Ugh. What a mess. haha.
I guess I can always attempt to find some this Sat at Carlisle as well. IF I ONLY KNEW WHAT THEY LOOKED LIKE!! Ugh. What a mess. haha.
#8
Tom, this afternoon I took pictures of water pump bolts. But now I see it's actually the power steering pump bolt you need. Oh well.... it should look something like the center two headed bolt in this picture, but the two threaded ends are almost the same length. I do have a used one of those too if you need it. John
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