[Healeys] Dropped the engine - source for manifold-carb, studs?

[Robert Blair]

Very sensible insurance cost....

Robert N. Blair  Yellow 65BJ8  rnbmail at yahoo.com
   



--- On Tue, 8/11/09, John Loftus <loftusdesign at cox.net> wrote:

> From: John Loftus <loftusdesign at cox.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dropped the engine - source for manifold-carb,
studs?
> To: "'healeys at autox.team.net'" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2009, 11:30 AM
> Late to the discussion but I do have
> some pictures to show how I rigged up my motor+gearbox
> install.
>
> The main lifting was done with L brackets attached to
> rocker shaft studs but also had two brackets bolted to
> manifold studs as 'insurance'.  Note a couple details
> which made the job easier. The gear shift top plate was
> removed and the opening covered with tape. This made it
> easier to get through the firewall opening. There is a blue
> nylon strap attached between the hoist and motor that was
> adjusted during the tilting. This helped keep the motor from
> swinging too much when moving the hoist.
>
> http://www.loftusdesign.net/install1.jpg
> http://www.loftusdesign.net/install2.jpg
> http://www.loftusdesign.net/install3.jpg
> http://www.loftusdesign.net/install4.jpg
>
> Cheers,
> John
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