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mrtexas · 12-08-2014, 03:18 PM

Should I attach the part that mounts the starter to engine first or to frame first?

Mitch//pa · 12-08-2014, 03:23 PM

attach flywheel housing to engine. use sealer at rear of camshaft on both sides of the gasket. dont forget the top shims..

Tom Wesenberg · 12-08-2014, 04:12 PM

And after you install the flywheel housing and flywheel, be sure to mount the engine in your engine stand with the front down, then dial in the flywheel cover. Check it at 9, 12, and 3 o'clock positions. It should not differ by more than .006"

Purdy Swoft · 12-08-2014, 11:38 PM

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I've always done them like Mitch says. The other way may work and be easier to fit between the rear mounts but the transmission and rear end would have to be removed.

12-08-2014, 03:18 PM	#1
mrtexas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 4,420	Best way to install engine Should I attach the part that mounts the starter to engine first or to frame first?

12-08-2014, 03:23 PM	#2
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Best way to install engine attach flywheel housing to engine. use sealer at rear of camshaft on both sides of the gasket. dont forget the top shims.. Last edited by Mitch//pa; 12-08-2014 at 04:16 PM.

12-08-2014, 04:12 PM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Best way to install engine And after you install the flywheel housing and flywheel, be sure to mount the engine in your engine stand with the front down, then dial in the flywheel cover. Check it at 9, 12, and 3 o'clock positions. It should not differ by more than .006"

12-08-2014, 11:38 PM	#4
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Best way to install engine Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I've always done them like Mitch says. The other way may work and be easier to fit between the rear mounts but the transmission and rear end would have to be removed.