hugh Posted November 10, 2002 Share Posted November 10, 2002 i have just had an overhaul and new camshaft fitted to my 1650 crossflow and today, just as i was about to bolt on th carbs and exaust system i noticed i had not fitted the 3mm approx wide spacer plate between the engine and the bellhousing! and now my question is do i really need it? my feeling is it probably can be omitted,and question no 2 is, can i unbolt the gearbox mounting bolts and the bellhousing bolts and prise the engine and bellhousing far enough apart to allow the spacer plate to be slipped between engine and bellhousing without removing the engine.would appreciate any helpful advice regard hugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Head Posted November 10, 2002 Share Posted November 10, 2002 The spacer also stops debris entering the clutch area. It is usuallty in two parts, fitting together around the aperture for the starter motor. I would not leave it out and suggest you don't either! Can't comment on whether you can fit it as you describe but knowing that some people remove the engine without the gear box suggests that they also have to put it back doing something like you describe. Hope that helps a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Perry Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 I wouldn't leave it out either, a stone in the clutch is not a happy experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave H Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 Don't leave it out - you'll get all sorts of muck on the clutch if you do. The plate should be split so the two halves can be fitted seperately - you'll never move the gearbox back far enough to get it in in one piece. Once split, it makes jobs like clutch changing easier - no need to take the engine out (on a Live Axle car) if you really need some space to work (Live Axle only) undo the prop shaft from the rear diff, undo the gearbox mounting bolts (2 of them) - If ou have teh remote gear lever you need to disconnect that as well. The gearbox will slide (and twist) back about 8 to 10 inches) giving you room to access the clutch/flywheel/back of engine. Dave H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted November 11, 2002 Author Share Posted November 11, 2002 thanks for the advice the car is a live axle car (one of the last to be built? reg 2002) so with a bit of luck i can shove the gearbox back a few milimetres to get the plate in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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