spitfires
[Top] [All Lists]

Re: Bolts removed, engine and tranny mated togethor

To: Graham Stretch <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Subject: Re: Bolts removed, engine and tranny mated togethor
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 13:57:30 -0700
Graham,
I don't think so!  Since the engine bracket mounts flush with the front engine 
plate, it can't be any other way.  I made that list
looking at my own installation.  And it works!

Joe

Graham Stretch wrote:
> 
> Hi Joe and Patrick
> I think you have this list slightly wrong Joe, I think it should read like
> this
> 
> 1. Rear alternator ear
> 2. large bracket mounted to the block
> 3. Front engine plate
> 4. Long Spacer
> 5. Front alternator ear.
> 
> Be careful not to break the rear alternator ear when you tighten the bolt,
> you need to make sure the sleeve fitted in the ear slides forward as you
> tighten the bolt, it should move with little more resistance than a new
> locknut being wound onto a thread.
> 
> Graham.
> 
> > From the rear of the alternator going forward, the following pieces are in
> this order:
> >
> > 1. Rear alternator ear
> > 2. large bracket mounted to the block
> > 3. Long Spacer
> > 4. Front engine plate
> > 5. Front alternator ear.
> >
> > The adjustment bracket is attached to the top left hand bolt that secures
> the water pump housing.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Joe

<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>