Thread: 89 Rangie Project & pics

Razzor, I would just like to add that just because it came out a particular way does not necessarily mean it's going to go back in the same way. You may have to drop the crossmember and mounts to get more room.

Originally Posted by Waxenwane

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Razzor I have a crane here that you can borrow. From reading your post's it sounds like you need to get the show up in the air with some ramps or stands. It shouldn't be this hard, i've done engine changes in a driveway by myself with less grief. couple of questions though, how have you got the engine slung? Are you using a lifting beam or sling? You will need something that allows you to change the motors attitude (position as well ) on the fly. You may need to use a trolley jack under the transmission to give it some nose up, just be prepared to loosen the mounts.
The crane can be picked up Thursday arvo if that helps you. 0415850907

Hey wow - thank you for the offer, got the borrowed one I think for the weekend or house mates work can lend one. thanks a million tho mate & will keep it in mind.
As for how I am lifting... I'll go with the beam using a hook with chain. going for a bit better setup tho.

Originally Posted by 350RRC

Where does the ' 2" ' come from? Surely should be metric. Also are you sure that the TC has properly engaged with the pump?

The measurement is from the workshop manual - after fitting the converter & making sure the pump is engaged, from the handles/lugs on the torque converter there is a measurement of 50mm (2") from them tothe face of the bell housing. This one I know is good - had a friend fit it for me to make sure whom was a mech for 20 years mainly for auto transmissions got lucky there so I know thats all good.

Originally Posted by Waxenwane

Razzor, I would just like to add that just because it came out a particular way does not necessarily mean it's going to go back in the same way. You may have to drop the crossmember and mounts to get more room.

See the cat in your avvy pic?

Thats my face when I read that hahahaha

Originally Posted by rovercare

Did you try the bolts with the heads cut off?

Originally Posted by Rangier Rover

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

Originally Posted by 350RRC

The other way of doing locating studs is to knock the heads off the bolts with a 4" grinder (wearing chaps, steel toe boots, eye protection, respirator, and with a nurse with senior first aid present) and grinding two flat sides on the bolt shafts so you can put a shifter on them to remove.
Locating studs will save you time and grief.
cheers, DL

Any chance of a photo of bolts .... for Razzor to see??

Also make sure that the ends (top) of the "Cut bolts" are "rounded off" ... so that it doesn't "Cut" the bellhousing holes ... when trying to locate & fit

Mike

nah it will be ok - I might be a computer geek but my house mate is a tool maker

Originally Posted by RaZz0R

nah it will be ok - but my house mate is a tool maker

Well given that little piece of info .... He might make one up complete with a reduced hex at the end for easy socket set removal


Naaaaa .... now thats getting complicated

Mike

Originally Posted by mike 90 RR

Well given that little piece of info .... He might make one up complete with a reduced hex at the end for easy socket set removal


Naaaaa .... now thats getting complicated

Mike

I'll order a set of these if he does

Originally Posted by mike 90 RR

Any chance of a photo of bolts .... for Razzor to see??

Also make sure that the ends (top) of the "Cut bolts" are "rounded off" ... so that it doesn't "Cut" the bellhousing holes ... when trying to locate & fit

Mike

I'll have a look for mine today. Not much to look at. Just old oily bolts with no head and a slot with hack saw
Tony