Wow, thanks for the responses: Michael, Bill D, Jim, David, Bill K, John,
Joe.
Sounds like I'm on the right track.
I changed the clutch, using the famous masking tape on a wood dowel to
create a centring tool.
The shaft is partly in, and is within the splines of the plate because I can
feel
If the problem is clutch alignment, removing the tranny will not help.
The problem will still be there. So solving the alignment issue is
paramount before the two parts will mate properly whether the gearbox is
in or out of the car.
Joe
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
My apoligies. My poorly worded post seems to be asking about neon
engine/transmission
removal. I'm not, I'm asking about spitifre engine/transmission removal.
The neon thing
was just my excuse to buy and own a hoist.
Sorry!
Greg Rowe
From: Greg Rowe [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: Greg Rowe
Hello,
I'm considering having a car shipped with a company
called DG Auto Transport. They advertise in Hemming's
and ship cars cross-country from their base in Missouri.
Has anybody heard of them or used them? Any comments,
good or otherwise?
Thanks,
Doug Braun
'72 Spit
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Nick Moseley is pleased to announce the marriage of Engine #FM43xxUESS to
the bride, FM901xx.
The bride was dressed in blue, as was the entire carport, (language!), the
engine clad in black.
A world of thanks to all who made suggestions!!
The trick was a combination of things, including long
