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NH David · 01-25-2019, 05:24 PM

I just pulled the engine off my 31 CCPU and dropped it off at J&M to have rebuilt. I am wondering what would be the best repairs to make with the engine removed. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

Mikeinnj · 01-25-2019, 05:27 PM

Check the front motor mount and the flywheel housing for cracks.

Bob C · 01-25-2019, 05:34 PM

Check the transmission and u-joint.

bucket-o-rust · 01-25-2019, 05:59 PM

Check the clutch and brake petal shaft and bushings for wear. If the petal shaft needs replaced now is the time to do it.

NZ28ModelA · 01-25-2019, 05:59 PM

Is it balanced and lightened??

Joop · 01-25-2019, 06:28 PM

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Check rear motor mounts for cracks and replace rubber attached to frame.

NH David · 01-26-2019, 08:24 AM

Thanks everyone. The input is spot on. The flywheel housing is cracked, the u-joint is sloppy, the clutch and brake pedal shaft is in bad shape and I'm rebuilding the tranny.

I was thinking more about from the u-joint back, i.e. the driveshaft and rear end. Any simple repair/replace maintenance I could do?

Thanks

WHN · 01-26-2019, 10:16 AM

Have you rebuilt your front end, looked at your springs, this could be a good time.

You now have a big opening to help the work and a lot of weight removed.

burner31 · 01-26-2019, 10:42 AM

Time to clean and repaint the engine compartment I would think

Purdy Swoft · 01-26-2019, 11:41 AM

Don't forget the brakes !!!

bucket-o-rust · 01-26-2019, 11:50 AM

From what I have read about the condition of the parts you have talked about I think you will need a new pressure plate and clutch disc. Also through out bearing and pilot bearing in the fly wheel. Check the clutch disc surface on the flywheel it may need to be surfaced. Check condition of wishbone radius rod ball asy. It is easy to change the bolts on that at this time.

Railcarmover · 01-26-2019, 12:39 PM

Dial in your flywheel housing for smooth clutch application and easy shifting

Raymond Harris · 01-27-2019, 11:33 AM

I would take this opportunity if you are having any transmission issues to have a complete overhaul while you have the engine removed. I did this and I am very very glad.

01-25-2019, 05:24 PM	#1
NH David Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 6	Model A engine removed I just pulled the engine off my 31 CCPU and dropped it off at J&M to have rebuilt. I am wondering what would be the best repairs to make with the engine removed. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

01-25-2019, 05:27 PM	#2
Mikeinnj Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 1,262	Re: Model A engine removed Check the front motor mount and the flywheel housing for cracks.

01-25-2019, 05:34 PM	#3
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,747	Re: Model A engine removed Check the transmission and u-joint.

01-25-2019, 05:59 PM	#4
bucket-o-rust Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: visalia calif Posts: 263	Re: Model A engine removed Check the clutch and brake petal shaft and bushings for wear. If the petal shaft needs replaced now is the time to do it.

01-25-2019, 05:59 PM	#5
NZ28ModelA Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 117	Re: Model A engine removed Is it balanced and lightened??

01-25-2019, 06:28 PM	#6
Joop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 2,950	Re: Model A engine removed Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Check rear motor mounts for cracks and replace rubber attached to frame.

01-26-2019, 08:24 AM	#7
NH David Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 6	Re: Model A engine removed Thanks everyone. The input is spot on. The flywheel housing is cracked, the u-joint is sloppy, the clutch and brake pedal shaft is in bad shape and I'm rebuilding the tranny. I was thinking more about from the u-joint back, i.e. the driveshaft and rear end. Any simple repair/replace maintenance I could do? Thanks

01-26-2019, 10:16 AM	#8
WHN Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Connecticut Shoreline Posts: 1,821	Re: Model A engine removed Have you rebuilt your front end, looked at your springs, this could be a good time. You now have a big opening to help the work and a lot of weight removed.

01-26-2019, 10:42 AM	#9
burner31 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Shawnee, Ok Posts: 3,471	Re: Model A engine removed Time to clean and repaint the engine compartment I would think __________________ Keith Shawnee OK '31 SW 160-B

01-26-2019, 11:41 AM	#10
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Model A engine removed Don't forget the brakes !!!

01-26-2019, 11:50 AM	#11
bucket-o-rust Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: visalia calif Posts: 263	Re: Model A engine removed From what I have read about the condition of the parts you have talked about I think you will need a new pressure plate and clutch disc. Also through out bearing and pilot bearing in the fly wheel. Check the clutch disc surface on the flywheel it may need to be surfaced. Check condition of wishbone radius rod ball asy. It is easy to change the bolts on that at this time.

01-26-2019, 12:39 PM	#12
Railcarmover BANNED Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,262	Re: Model A engine removed Dial in your flywheel housing for smooth clutch application and easy shifting

01-27-2019, 11:33 AM	#13
Raymond Harris Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 4	Re: Model A engine removed I would take this opportunity if you are having any transmission issues to have a complete overhaul while you have the engine removed. I did this and I am very very glad.