Here we go

[Steve in Cairns]

I made a start on Peggy today. Managed to get the engine out with a little help from my brother and google. Only hitch was that the rear bracket for lifting the engine was missing is I had to make use of a couple of tie down straps.image.jpg
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[Steve in Cairns]

O.K I need to workout how to put photos on here

[cookey]

wish my engine was so light that it had to be chained down like that.

Cookey

[Steve in Cairns]

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[Steve in Cairns]

Started the morning off in a positive mood.
Cleaned the engine, not sure why I have two different colours on the engine block, any suggestions?



Then I hit a problem. I cant get the bolts (6) that hold the clutch cover onto the rear of the fly wheel.
I have managed to loosen 2 but the other 4 are staying firm. Lots of WD40 and swearing didn't help. I ground down the side if one of my sockets to try and get it sitting flush with the cover plate but it still isn't sitting flush.


This puts pay to my notion of getting the engine in bits this weekend so I could order the parts ready for the holiday.

[Steve in Cairns]

I WISH

[SII Josh]

thanks for sharing your project, will help out with suggestions if and when i can

[chazza]

Then I hit a problem. I cant get the bolts (6) that hold the clutch cover onto the rear of the fly wheel.

Will a cranked ring spanner fit?

If the sockets are physically too big, try sockets of a smaller drive size e.g. 3/8" drive,

Cheers Charlie

[Steve in Cairns]

I have found a thing in a random tool box that attaches to my socket that I then hit with a hammer, This causes the socket to turn 1/4 turn. Should I try this or could it cause more damage?

[chazza]

It sounds as if it is an impact driver. If it is turning the bolts to the left then it will be fine; if it turns to the right. you should be able to reverse the direction by pushing the end of the tool down, whilst at the same time turning it,

Cheers C