Engine Refit March 12, 2021, 06:37:25 AM Hello allI have a bare shell and a whole front end to refit, engine gearbox, sub frames the lot. I was thinking that i might build up all the drive train parts on the sub frame and cross member and drop the body onto it. I have a chain hoist onto the rafters of my garage (very safe and tested) so I could lift just the front end of the shell up, and i have some skates I could slid the engine etc under the car then lower the shell onto it and fit the sub frame/cross member bolts. i was going to fit the drive shafts, suspension, PS the lot. Just wondering if anyone has any experience of this method or any views before I start please? Phil
Re: Engine Refit Reply #1 – March 12, 2021, 08:10:13 AM Looking at your pic, the engine bay is bare.Your could have issue with steering column, and getting the boot to fit correctly could be a pain with engine in way.Wiring will have to be through bulk head before brake servo in place and I would run brake lines before fitting engine.In theory should be ok. I didn't have that luxury just an engine hoist. I built subframe off car and trolley jacked that into position. Built engine bay up and then slotted engine in
Re: Engine Refit Reply #2 – March 21, 2021, 07:20:02 AM Thanks for the advice re staring, i might put the rear sub-frame in for that reason, cheers Phil
Topic: Engine Refit (Read 1332 times)
previous topic - next topic
