[Healeys] I wish I would have done this before I put the engine in?

[Rich C]

Hi Jerry,

To add to your list:

2a. Install wiring harness to back of car that runs vertically down inside 
of left foot box. (no clearance after installation).

5. Install all white insulation panels (originals were asbestos)

6. Install steering column complete with bulkhead sealing plate and grommet.

7. Install throttle cross shaft and all linkage

8. Preinstall the inlet and exhaust manifolds onto the engine, but not the 
heat shield or carbs.

9. Assemble the complete gearbox / overdrive assembly to the engine complete 
with gearbox mounts so it all goes in together.

10. When engine goes into car, leave the left side engine mount off the 
block until the engine is in the car to a point where (still suspended) you 
can install the mount beneath the column.

11. Don't bring the beer out until everything is safely in the car, the 
mounts are all done up completely and the lifting tackle is safely removed.

12. Celebrate another big step done (method of celebration your choice).

Rich Chrysler


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jerry Costanzo" <grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net>
To: <healeys at Autox.Team.Net>
Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 5:05 PM
Subject: [Healeys] I wish I would have done this before I put the engine in?


> Title of this thread
>
> I wish I would have done this before I put the engine in?
>
> I have been putting my BJ8 back together and am close to starting on the
> engine.  But before I get it installed I have been trying to get 
> everything in
> the engine compartment perfect prior to having that 700 lb engine in the 
> way.
> For those of you that have done this recently,  what do you remember?
>
> Items done so far:
>
> 1. New brake and clutch lines
>
> 2. New wiring harness
>
> 3 Radiator checked at rad shop.  Core is good and no leaks
>
> 4.  Front and rear suspension and brakes all done.
>
>
>
> What did you wish you had already done?
>
>
>
> Jerry
>
> BJ8  in progress
>
> BN4
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