Engine fitting tips please

[40 scout]

hi Guys

Anyone got any tips for refitting a 356 engine please??

Any tinware off??

How high to jack up etc etc....

All suggestions gratefully recieved

UUL 442??

Cheers

Steve

[912uk]

When you doing it?

I could pop over with my motor bike lift for the engine and get it back in the car with you if you like..

[Mike Smith]

There you go Steve - Mark has made you an offer you can`t refuse

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I have seen many weird and wonderful ways of fitting 356 motors - personally we have the tail end way up in the air and lift it with a Hi-lift jack

You need 32" (sorry -still Imperial, on this one) of clearance under the Rear Bumper but this is of course is for the jack that we have
Put the engine on the jack and measure how much clearance you need - Will the Jack go up high enough - ?

If not you are going to have to get the motor under under the car and then drop the car down you may need 2 x jacks now
Check before you start and work what problems you may have

We also use High Axle stands which we position on the Torsion Bar tubes -work safe

Leave the Rear Tin off and the Air Filters (Plug or cover up the Carb. Inlets) everything else needs to be fitted - Solex Carbs are a bit tight on the side tin so keep your eye on those

If you changed the engine mounts - The Head of the Bolt on the top of the mount MUST be on the inside of the Bellhousing

I assume that the clutch fingers or the diaphragme face is sitting nice and square and that you aligned the centre plate

Change the Starter Motor Bush in the Bellhousing NOW, if you have not already done it

Lightly lubricate the Input shaft nose where it runs in the Flywheel Nut (I assume that there is no rust on this nose - ?)

Hope this helps a little

Mike

[40 scout]

Thanks fellas

I was looking to refit anytime now Mark - would really appreciate a hand - esp if you have a engine lift!!

How about one evening

Cheers

Steve

Txt 07712 678302 and I'll call you back if you like.

[912uk]

no worries

give me a bell 07733 444571

I am not joking when I say I have put my back out 3rd physo tonight almost better now.. But the motor bike lift takes the greif out of lifting the engine. it's very stable and lifts from 2" off the ground to like 60+cm's

I find with the motor bike lift it's as low as you can get to the ground for the clearance to go under the rear valance. I have not put a 356 motor in a 356 yet but I have done countless 912's and a number of speedster 356 kits. So i am sure we will be fine..print off Mikes list.

[40 scout]

(just edited your address so it's not on public view see you Wed )


See you wednesday

Thanks

Steve

[40 scout]

Ooops - was in a rush - will keep an eye out for stalkers!!

[912uk]

running late.. so will be flying kite on common first and then come over to you.. Unless you want to fly a kite.. I will be in the middle of the cafe on the beach by the amusments and the staute on the common.. either with a red Peter Lynn 2m or a Blue/black and yellow Peter Lynn 4meter with todays wind.. other wise I will be blown into Paulsgrove!!!!

[40 scout]

Thanks to Mark (912UK) engine fitted lovely.

Top bloke, came over with excellent jack, experience and enthusiasm!

It it wasn't for him I'd still be cursing on the garage floor instead of having a celebratory beer!

Cheers fella

Thanks also to Mike (UUL 442) esp for the engine mounting top bolt tip - yes it was in the wrong way round

Thanks Guys

Steve

[912uk]

No worries Steve, just glad it went so well. Steve's got the best Garage floor I have ever seen, esp like the modern art.. Por 15 splashes.. worth a fortune..


That por 15 stuff does look way better than I thought .. might have to try some of that stuff......

[40 scout]

Cheers Mark!

Floor covering is two pack epoxy by 'Altro' - should be on google - if not get in touch and I'll dig out the details.

Steve