Stratton Jimmer Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 On 05/01/2024 at 20:49, JohnD said: A simple plate of thin steel is easy to make I used some stiff foil from a disposable barbecue to cover the aperture. It worked well and was easy to form and fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 Excellent, if non-reuseable. Here's a pic of mine: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidanT Posted January 7 Author Report Share Posted January 7 Thanks all. I'm not going to repeat this task so I will probably use some foil combined with gaffer tape Aidan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 as a infrequent i just stuff the hole with paper towel or similar to keep it from attracting debris no reason why you just remove the remote hsg, then smaller hole exposed but a bit less clearance removing the remote /top cover just aids clearance and the angle of dangle to clear the bulkhead opening no real need to get carried away Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidanT Posted January 7 Author Report Share Posted January 7 Think I now have plenty of room as the bonnet and all ancillaries are removed. I've even had to raise the front of the car a couple of inches to get the engine lift into place. I'll just remove the gear stick if that's sll that's really needed Spent the weekend cleaning ancillaries and still a lot of work to do once the engine bay is empty. Aidan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidanT Posted January 7 Author Report Share Posted January 7 While I have the water pump housing removed, is there a good way to clean the rust and crap out of it? I've seen various posts on acid based cleaners, can any one suggest which is best?? Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 dont forget as you raise the engine the car will raise as well as its load gets lighter Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Foster Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 15 hours ago, AidanT said: bonnet and all ancillaries are removed. I've even had to raise the front of the car a couple of inches to get the engine lift into place. I have a couple of timber ramps I use to get the trolley jack under the front of my Honda S2000. An extra 2" was just enough to get the wheels of the engine hoist under the wishbones. 15 hours ago, AidanT said: a lot of work to do once the engine bay is empty. Luckily I have just completed that stage. It's quite a task with a white chassis! Hope the removal goes well. It'll help if you have an assistant guiding the gearbox end and checking for snags. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 do cover the windscreen if the lifting makes a swing towards it ...it breaks !!! odd bit of ply or hardboard will make it safe Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigolf Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 3 hours ago, Ian Foster said: Luckily I have just completed that stage. It's quite a task with a white chassis! I hope you're going to clean that engine bay before you put the lump back Ian. Looks fithy .....ahem! Gav 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidanT Posted January 28 Author Report Share Posted January 28 Hi Does anyone have a picture of the bolts I need to undo reference the gearbox mount? This is an od gearbox so not the same as the std mount TIA Aidan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 (edited) See 'exploded' diagram at Canley's: D Type Overdrive : Canley Classics The O/d box is, obviously, longer and has a different mount plate to th non-O/d, between the chassis rails. John Edited January 28 by JohnD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidanT Posted January 28 Author Report Share Posted January 28 Thanks John fo I need to just undo the no 16 bolts then ? I don't see how I can reach some of those bolts unless there is a knack to it Aidan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 just two bolts into the OD rear cover it pays to remove the mount from its support plate so you dont get caught up and they can be pig as access to the heads is restricted Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidanT Posted January 28 Author Report Share Posted January 28 (edited) So nos 16 and 21 then?? For the mount, is it best to geg them from underneath?? Aidan Edited January 28 by AidanT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 32 minutes ago, AidanT said: So nos 16 and 21 then?? For the mount, is it best to geg them from underneath?? Aidan As Pete says you can access the nuts from underneath but the bolt heads are usually almost impossible to reach. Find some way of jamming them so they don't rotate then undo the nut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 As above. And consider welding the nuts to the bracket, with the bolts from under, for next time! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidanT Posted January 28 Author Report Share Posted January 28 1 hour ago, JohnD said: As above. And consider welding the nuts to the bracket, with the bolts from under, for next time! John If only!! 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham C Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 You should be able to make a screw driver between the bolt head and the od bracket. May need someone to hold it while you undo the but from underneath. I find the easier for my wife to hold the screwdriver than a spanner. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 Aidan, The bracket comes off. Take it with the nuts and bolts to someone who can weld. Tell them what you want. Probably do it for 'a drink'! It would take five minutes! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 you could araldite the bolt heads just holds enough to allow the nuts tight without the heads spinning you could drill the bolt head and insert a split pin just need to stop the head rotating many ways are available with a bit of thinking you can leave the metalastic mount and remove the chassis base plate as an assy. or hope you can lift the od over the mount leaving the sodding nuts alone Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidanT Posted February 4 Author Report Share Posted February 4 All Engine is now on the bench!!! YAY! So, next question. Taking the gearbox (with od) off, how much does it weigh? Can I just lift it across myself, or do I need to use the crane?? TIA Aidan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 the od makes the gbox quite a weight but single handed is ok no crane . just dont drop it on your foot Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 I suggest a sling, webbing of some kind, one loop each end of the 'box and around the back of your neck. Remember! Never lift bending over, straight back, bent knees! Ask me why I know? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 Always understood an overdrive gearbox about 50KG, a bare six cylinder engine 150KG but might be wrong As to the two bolts cut a slot in the thread end to take a screwdriver, hold the nut still and rotate the bolt, then finally tighten with a spanner, the method I use. Regards Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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