I'm gonna do my first clutch this weekend...

[timjmcconnell at gmail.com (Timbo)]

Yep - that's the kind of cross-brace I'm talking about! Thanks!!

-_Timbo

On 2/23/06, Chuck Blue <sukchew@cox-internet.com> wrote:
> Tim, I'm inthe process of a clutch/transmission job as I type this.I don't
> know what a cross brace is it may be what I am using.I have a 2x4 that fits
> between the inner fenders .It has a hole drilled in it in line with the Eye
> on the cylinderhead.I use a piece of all thread with a hook in it to go thru
> the eye on the head.By using a long piece of all thread you can raise or
> lower the rear of the engine as needed which leaves the floor jack free for
> the transmission.I also use a couple of bungee straps to hold the
> transmission on the jack.All of this allows the job to be done by one person
> with a minimum of lifting.It's not a bad job, just take your time.
> good luck
> ole blue
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gordon Forbess" <gforbess@attglobal.net>
> To: "Timbo" <timjmcconnell@gmail.com>
> Cc: "Scirocco list" <Scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 3:15 PM
> Subject: Re: I'm gonna do my first clutch this weekend...
>
>
> > On Thu, 23 Feb 2006 14:32:01 -0500, Timbo <timjmcconnell@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> >>I'm gonna do it with a floor jack / cross brace method.
> >
> > I've done it with a large block of wood under the oil pan to hold the
> > motor in position.  I put the jack under the trans, disconnected all
> > the mounts (except the passenger side) and allowed the whole assembly
> > to pivot down about an inch and a half at the drivers end, which is
> > about the angle it needs to be at for easy re-assembly.  Then I cut
> > and shimmed the wood block under the oil pan to hold the motor in that
> > position.  The problem you may encounter with hanging the motor by a
> > cross brace is that it's hard to tell if the motor (especially after
> > you pull the trans off and remove the weight) will end up at the
> > proper angle that makes the re-assembly easy.
> >
> > I've done it with and without the alignment tool, but it's easier if
> > you have it.  Use new bolts and Loctite.  If your rear seal is
> > leaking, even a little, do it now. YMMV  Have fun.
> >
> > Gordon
> > 75 Mk I/Drake 1.9
> > http://pws.prserv.net/gforbess/scirocco/scirocco.htm
> >
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