Date:         Wed, 9 May 2001 19:00:30 -0400
Reply-To:     Kenneth D Lewis <kdlewis@juno.com>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Kenneth D Lewis <kdlewis@juno.com>
Subject:      Re: Engine won't go in
Comments: To: zol@foxinternet.net
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Zoltan;
        It's maddening how many variables can come into play when this
happens. Have you tried turning the crankshaft by hand while pushing?
Sometimes you can get some kind of idea where the interference is coming
from. Look for signs of rubbing in the bell housing. Too much grease in
the pilot hole? How about extra long bolts to draw it in? Can you feel
play in the clutch pedal or is it hitting right away?

Good Luck and Drive Safely
Ken Lewis
86 Crewcab,60 356
http://Neksiwel.20m.com/


On Tue, 8 May 2001 11:58:32 -0700 Zoltan <zol@foxinternet.net> writes:
I am trying for two days now and for some reason it just would not go in
to fit the transmission.
I did this many times, and it is a few minutes job normally.
This time there is no luck.
I use a centering tool.
I even measure it around with a caliper.
I use the same clutch plate that was on before.
Nothing is obstructing in the pilot bearing hole.
The two bodies are lined up well.
I wiggle, turn, push, curse, sweat, hope, nothing...

What can be the hold up?
Zoltan
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