George, Thanks for the tip, but it seems like I can either move the engine around or else I can move the transmission around (I've tried both). I've sort of tried what you are suggesting, but I've given up today. I'll give that wedge idea another try tomorrow (besides, it started raining). I know its very close, but having not done this before, I'm not sure of all the tricks. thanks, Blake On Sun, 18 May 2003 THX0001@aol.com wrote: > > In a message dated 5/18/03 8:02:00 PM, blake@MATH.WUSTL.EDU writes: > > << The engine and the tranny are separated by about 1/8", but I can't seem to > get > the tranny off the studs coming from the engine on the bottom. What gives? > Any ideas would be great. >> > > Blake, my man, the engine must be cocked. Try putting wedges in the parting > line on top and lifting the crank pulley end of the engine. You might have > to jack around with the alignment of the engine with the X-mmission a bit. > > George > |
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