[Spridgets] midget engine removal

Marc smarc at smarc.net
Wed May 21 12:31:49 MDT 2008


This brings up a question I was meaning to ask -

 >> 12. disconnect exhaust manifold 

I was thinking that the exhaust manifold to pipe connection might be 
less then fun, with possibility of broken studs, etc... Are you all just 
unbolting the exhaust manifold, and leaving that pipe connection intact??

Marc



Dave G. wrote:
> If anybody is interested... I've taken all suggestions sent to the list and made them into a list 
> for Marc (and whoever else needs them).
> Any omissions, errors, corrections needed??
>
> Spridget Engine removal...
>
> 1.   (Optional) Scribe around bonnet hinges
> 2.   (Optional) remove bonnet
> 3.   disconnect and remove Battery
> 4.   disconnect ground strap
> 5.   drain coolant
> 6.   drain engine oil
> 7.   drain transmission oil
> 8.   remove oil filter
> 9.   disconnect drive shaft (from rear??)
> 10. remove radiator
> 11. disconnect carburettors *with* manifold
> 12. disconnect exhaust manifold
> 13. remove gearshift lever
> 14. jack up car and unbolt transmission mounts
> 15. disconnect speedo and reverse light switch
> 16. disconnect clutch hydraulics
> 17. remove rocker cover, connect lift chains to rocker cover studs
> 18. take up slack in chains
> 19. lift engine ~3/4"
> 20. disconnect driver side eng.mount bracket from rubber pad.
> 21. disconnect pass. side entire mount from chassis.
> 22. unbolt motor mounts
> 23. finesse engine out...  
>
> Optional items to do while it's out
>
> a)  put engine on stand, flip it over, replace pan gasket and seals
> b)  replace side cover gaskets - if fitted
> c)  install new clutch kit (disk, plate, bearing)
> d)  bolt on rebuilt transmission
>
> "assembly is the reverse of above procedure" 


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