C2 Engine Installation in Chassis

[Mark P.]

Soon I will be installing my engine into my restored chassis for my 1965. While the engine is on the stand I will install the motor mounts, all shielding, distributor, intake manifold (without carburetor), plugs, ignition wires, coil, fuel pump, oil canister, etc.

I was planning to install the flywheel, clutch, pressure plate, bell housing, throw-out bearing, clutch fork, starter and transmission after the engine is bolted to the 2 engine mounts. Since the mounts are forward of center, should I support the engine to keep it level while installing those parts ? If so, should I leave the cherry picker with a load leveler in position or should I put a jack under the oil pan with some padding ?

Thanks,

Mark

[Jim D.]

Re: C2 Engine Installation in Chassis

Is the body on the frame? I did both my 65's with the body off and installed the engine and trans. as a unit. Then installed all the other parts and broke in the engine prior to installing the body.

[Mark P.]

Re: C2 Engine Installation in Chassis

Jim - the body is off the chassis. I plan to run the rebuilt engine on the chassis before installing the body. To install the engine and trans together then I would have to do this while the engine is hanging from the cherry picker, right ? Seems kind of awkward which is why I was trying to do the engine first.

Mark

[Jim D.]

Re: C2 Engine Installation in Chassis

I left the engines attached to the cherry picker but lowered them onto blocks so they wouldn't move while installing the transmissions. After installing the engine/trans. as a unit, it's easy to put on all the rest of the parts and break in the engine.

[Mark P.]

Re: C2 Engine Installation in Chassis

Thanks Jim. This helps me prep.

[Patrick C.]

Re: C2 Engine Installation in Chassis

This is how I do it with the transmission attached with the body on. Much easier to make sure everything is aligned and correct.

[Mark P.]

Re: C2 Engine Installation in Chassis

Thank you Pat. Do you prefer using exhaust bolts to hold the chain rather than intake bolts ?

Mark

[Patrick C.]

Re: C2 Engine Installation in Chassis

Yes, I find it less risky with the fuelie intake adapter. I would use the intake bolts with a carb set up. I would like to try the straps in the future however.