Headway Headway Headway!
Finally reached a tipping point this weekend. For the first time since I started this swap I actually installed parts instead of removing them. That means I am past the half way point!!
Pilot bushing is in. To install the pilot bushing I used a small dab of high temp grease on the inside of the crankshaft. I used the butt end of a 15mm socket and a ballpien hammer to tap it in.
Adapter plate is on. The block lacks the dowels that a manual setup would use to hold the plate in place. You can them if you like or you can hold it in place with bolts while you work around it.
New
starter is wired in. The starter for the automatic will not work with the manual. Teeth count is different. This was easiest with the flywheel and adapter plate removed. With everything out of the way I was able to slide the old motor out from the rear of the block and set the new one up in position. Bolting it to the transmission will be another story for another day.
Flywheel is on. I have to torque it to 105-122 ft lbs. I forgot my torque wrench that day.
Throwout bearing and fork installed with new boot. The t/o bearing fork has a "V" shaped retainer that I found bent up from use on mine. It's less than $2 at the dealer so no-brainer says replace it. I greased the pivot with high temp grease. Also greased up the inside of the t/o bearing collar. A little goes a long way. Finally the rubber boot on the fork that keeps road grime out was torn so I bought a replacement from the dealer for that. I would hate to do this job twice because of $10 in parts that I skipped. And that's where I left off as I ran out of time.
Of course pics!
The rear axle as seen from the center of the flywheel.
Interior looking less cluttered as parts are getting installed rather than removed.
Can't wait till she is off the stands.
Found a paint job, going to do a 'relic'd' version of this.