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37 Coupe · 12-02-2018, 04:46 PM

I know Les Andrews says the accelerator linkage is to be removed and I think not placed back on until the engine is in place.Does it get in the way of the firewall or can it be left in place? I put it on with the horseshims to get a good reading with my dial indicator so I kinda thought it would be good to leave it in place. Les only tells you to torque the four bolts not the six which would include the accelerator bolts.

Ernie Vitucci · 12-02-2018, 05:58 PM

Good afternoon...Yes, it is easy to take off (two bolts) after the floor boards are out. Give it a good soaking and cleaning and then after it is back in, give it a drop or two of oil every six months or so...in both locations. Have a great Model 'A' Day. Ernie in Arizona

larrys40 · 12-02-2018, 06:16 PM

Much easier off , otherwise it is at risk for hitting firewall and being a menace.
Two bolts off and when you put back in place make sure the pedal accelerator is down and with a little tension and slip into plave. Just tighten the bolts tight with shimmed already in place and you should be fine
Larry Shepard

ursus · 12-02-2018, 06:16 PM

One issue with installing the engine with the accelerator linkage attached is the potential for having the linkage bent or twisted due to contact with the firewall while the engine is being maneuvered into position. The engine won't be affected but the linkage assembly is easily damaged when attached to a moving 400 plus pound mass.

37 Coupe · 12-02-2018, 06:22 PM

Okay thanks all.Guess attaching more weight transmission is also asking for trouble. So I will do that Les's way ino the already mounted transmission.Again Thanks.

Tom Wesenberg · 12-03-2018, 10:48 AM

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I like to have the linkage off during engine R&R. When I dial in the flywheel cover, I put grease on the shims so they don't fall out of place when the 2 bolts are removed.

Jim Brierley · 12-03-2018, 12:11 PM

You have the shims between the flywheel And the engine block, right?

37 Coupe · 12-03-2018, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Brierley

You have the shims between the flywheel And the engine block, right?

Yes,yes flywheel housing and block.010 did it.

Chris Haynes · 12-03-2018, 01:57 PM

Did Ford use shims? I have never found one.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 12-04-2018, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Haynes

Did Ford use shims? I have never found one.

Yes. There are also factory prints of the shims.

12-02-2018, 04:46 PM	#1
37 Coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,835	Engine installing question. I know Les Andrews says the accelerator linkage is to be removed and I think not placed back on until the engine is in place.Does it get in the way of the firewall or can it be left in place? I put it on with the horseshims to get a good reading with my dial indicator so I kinda thought it would be good to leave it in place. Les only tells you to torque the four bolts not the six which would include the accelerator bolts. __________________ "Never complain,never explain"... Henry Ford II

12-02-2018, 05:58 PM	#2
Ernie Vitucci Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 612	Re: Engine installing question. Good afternoon...Yes, it is easy to take off (two bolts) after the floor boards are out. Give it a good soaking and cleaning and then after it is back in, give it a drop or two of oil every six months or so...in both locations. Have a great Model 'A' Day. Ernie in Arizona

12-02-2018, 06:16 PM	#3
larrys40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St Charles , Missouri Posts: 1,998	Re: Engine installing question. Much easier off , otherwise it is at risk for hitting firewall and being a menace. Two bolts off and when you put back in place make sure the pedal accelerator is down and with a little tension and slip into plave. Just tighten the bolts tight with shimmed already in place and you should be fine Larry Shepard

12-02-2018, 06:16 PM	#4
ursus Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,374	Re: Engine installing question. One issue with installing the engine with the accelerator linkage attached is the potential for having the linkage bent or twisted due to contact with the firewall while the engine is being maneuvered into position. The engine won't be affected but the linkage assembly is easily damaged when attached to a moving 400 plus pound mass.

12-02-2018, 06:22 PM	#5
37 Coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,835	Re: Engine installing question. Okay thanks all.Guess attaching more weight transmission is also asking for trouble. So I will do that Les's way ino the already mounted transmission.Again Thanks. __________________ "Never complain,never explain"... Henry Ford II

12-03-2018, 10:48 AM	#6
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Engine installing question. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I like to have the linkage off during engine R&R. When I dial in the flywheel cover, I put grease on the shims so they don't fall out of place when the 2 bolts are removed.

12-03-2018, 12:11 PM	#7
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,087	Re: Engine installing question. You have the shims between the flywheel And the engine block, right?

12-03-2018, 01:57 PM	#9
Chris Haynes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camarillo, CA and Pine Grove, CA Posts: 2,832	Re: Engine installing question. Did Ford use shims? I have never found one. __________________ 1921 Runabout 1930 Tudor Early 1930 AA Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?