tricks to re-install motor?

[zed]

I just spent 7 hours trying to get the motor I re-built back into the truck. What a battle.... I have it hanging from a hoist with chain bolted to the head, with a jack under the gearbox. I think it's hanging up on the edge of the pilot bushing - which is now chipped by the shaft... The last motor I worked was my old Landcruiser - it's motor is twice the size of an L18 - but took 5 minutes to get back in. There's got to be an easier way. Any advice?

Edited May 12, 2009 by zed

[banzai510(hainz)]

if you can get the angle correct and insert it to the trans(looks like its ALMOST going in. try turning the crank left ot right so the trans splines line up.

 

I also put a jack under the trans to get the angle of the trans up where its almost pushing against the tunnel so you can angle it in there.

[Bleach]

Did you have a picture because I dont' see one now.

 

You did take out the radiator, right?

With the radiator out and the hood off I thought the L18 drops straight down. Then turn it to mate with the transmission.

[hang_510]

try turning the crank left ot right so the trans splines line up.

or a $2 clutch alignment tool ???

[72240z]

Well the clutch alignment tool only centers the clutch, you still have to match the splines with the input shaft on the trans. Unless I have been doing it wrong all this time? :-X Entirely possible lol.

[OL YELLER]

you could try doin the way I did

 

http://s114.photobucket.com/albums/n275/ronkelley/?action=view&current=truckeenaked.jpg

[sdsurf]

I always pull the trans out with it. Seems easier to put back it

[zed]

Got it back in. Had to take engine mountings off chassis and block, and drop the exhaust to make space. Only hope the bits of chipped pilot bearing don't get between the clutch disc and pressure plate when I start her up...

thanks for the replies