Remove one bolt on each side of the belhousing and with the engine as
true as possible install a long 3/8 bolt in each side. this will allow
you to better keep the engine and tranny lined up as you bring them
together. Resist the temptation to use the bolts to clamp the engine to
the tranny until they come together by pushing.
John
Paul Quin wrote:
>
> The new rear main oil seal is in. The old seal was the original SII style
> with the seal bilt into the retainer halves (no spring). I fitted the newer
> type with the split ring seal and spring and two new retainer halves. I
> spent this morning putting everything back togeather and I am now in the
> process of re-intalling the engine.
>
> I knew that this would be the frustrating part. Tranny and engine don't
> want to meet. I've aligned the clutch disk as best I can.
>
> I'm at the point now where I think that it might be easier to move the
> transmission back and bolt the engine in then move the transmission to meet
> the engine.
>
> The hoist has to be back at the rental store tomorrow morning so I think
> it'll have to wait until next weekend.
>
> Does anyone have any other suggestions or helpful techniques??
>
> Paul Quin
> 1961 SII 88
>
> Victoria BC Canada
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