Thread: 89 Rangie Project & pics

No, for the following reasons:

1. haven't bought them, even if I did I am guessing at everything bar the thread as I'll match that.
2. If I did this - how the hell are you ment to get the bolts out with no heads?
3. I don't really understand how to use the bolts in this way.. I get the idea tho.
4. $$$


Plus - I needed someone to come over & take a look at what I am doing to see if I needed anything extra, chains are not helping to get it in, engine crane seems to change the angle of the engine when lowering. Dont have a centre tackle setup....
So.. trying to find another crane, going to see if I can find & buy said straps... etc, etc, etc

Originally Posted by RaZz0R

No, for the following reasons:

1. haven't bought them, even if I did I am guessing at everything bar the thread as I'll match that.
2. If I did this - how the hell are you ment to get the bolts out with no heads?
3. I don't really understand how to use the bolts in this way.. I get the idea tho.
4. $$$


Plus - I needed someone to come over & take a look at what I am doing to see if I needed anything extra, chains are not helping to get it in, engine crane seems to change the angle of the engine when lowering. Dont have a centre tackle setup....
So.. trying to find another crane, going to see if I can find & buy said straps... etc, etc, etc

Just get some bolts, cut the heads off and screw them in the back of the block, remember to cut slots in them for a flathead screwdriver, to undo them. Mate use the bolt idea of you will never get the sucker in. Trust me
You have other toys and won't get a few bolts As Matt said DO IT

If you want some bolts for locating dowels I should have some already cut off laying around here somewhere. Let me know so I can post them to you.

Originally Posted by RaZz0R

No, for the following reasons:

1. haven't bought them, even if I did I am guessing at everything bar the thread as I'll match that.

Take bolt to local bolt store & buy 4 cheap ass bolt's 1inch longer than original

2. If I did this - how the hell are you ment to get the bolts out with no heads?
Cut heads off bolt and THEN cut slot in end so you can get a flat head screwdriver in end .... to unscrew them when fitted .... as Rovercare says

3. I don't really understand how to use the bolts in this way.. I get the idea tho.
When you cut the heads off and stick em in the block for fit & lining up of gearbox / then you will get it .... as Rovercare says

4. $$$
$8


Plus - I needed someone to come over & take a look at what I am doing to see if I needed anything extra, chains are not helping to get it in, engine crane seems to change the angle of the engine when lowering. Dont have a centre tackle setup....

Hardware store has cheap ass chain ($10) .... so cut it to 2 lengths to form crossover from sides of motor ... (crosses at center of motor) ... PUT a shackle ($2) and small chain length there (at where it Xover) for hook of crane to lift .... Now it should lift and dangle like a piece of snot hanging

So.. trying to find another crane, going to see if I can find & buy said straps... etc, etc, etc

Hope this helps

Can feel a beer & a BBQ coming up

Originally Posted by RaZz0R

Big thanks to Walker. He came, we tried... and didn't kick its ass lol (Watched ghost busters the other night)

Like the other times it was close, but no go.

when you say it was close? how close are you getting it?
is the angle and everything looking good and lined up but it just wont push together? if the angle is all wrong thats what the bolts with cut off heads are for, just like extra long dowels to line it all up.

set a definate day when your going to give it another shot, put it up here with your number, i'm sure you'll get a few people eager to lend a hand as shown already.

i'd be keen to lend a hand if i'm available.

cheers,
Cal.

^^^^the info is up above, if you want to know more, give me a bell, not tonight.........to much drinky drinky

But tomorrow

Matt 0409 410 655

Hey guys..

I have to source another crane before I try again. Current one was loaned & had to be returned.

With the bolts... when you screw them in to the block.. how to you get them started on the bell housing?
Just with flat head via the holes in the bell housing I am guessing and let them pull the engine in??
**EDIT::
House mate just explained to me that the holes in the bell housing are bigger then the thread.. of course & that there is no thread in the bell housing. so now it all fits.
I knew it would be simple but I have decided I am just out of my league, I also have a damaged left wrist that can't hold much weight which peeves me coz there is only so much I can do in this instance.

Thanks a million for the offers, once I have a crane again I'll let you all know.

Originally Posted by PSI250

when you say it was close? how close are you getting it?
is the angle and everything looking good and lined up but it just wont push together?

Well... when Walker came over we got the ring gear in to the bell housing, but the ring gear just kept hitting the "ribs" on the top & bottom of the bell housing. Wasn't even getting in enough for the ring gear to touch the torque converter. At once stage the closest we got was the locators with in about 1.5inch but the angle of the engine was wrong, needed to rotate either left or right, but any try to adjust it & the ring gear just hits the ribs & forces the engine to move a different way.
Thats about the best way I can describe it. So the ring gear & flex plate has copped a beating with each go due to the ribs in the bell housing.

Thinking on the fly tho - using the bolts should solve that problem as well.
I'll get them tomorrow & I think I can grab an engine crane to suit pretty quick... maybe even have the current one till Monday.

I reckon this will work lol but using these bolts & all... do I use the bell housing bolts to pull the engine in to mate up & will that get the taped plug connection on the torque converter in to the ring gear?

Best way for me to help you, is give me a bell tomorrow, if I miss your call leave a message and I'll bell you back and I'll talk you through how to do it, I'll be on some crazy azz faults tomorrow at work

Your doing 2 things wrong, you haven't lined the clutch up correctly and not useing locateing studs, I can;t type enough to explain it clearly

Cheers mate - will do... tho clutch? she an auto will call tomorrow. Thank you matt.