A first, for me....

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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By paul griesse--Granville,Ohio on Thursday, November 29, 2012 - 10:58 am:

Our Thanksgiving "project" this year was to replace the motor on My `24 roadster. I`ve got a nice crane---no problem removing the old motor. When we attempted to install the new motor, the pan arms wouldn`t clear the firewall brackets.Discovered we had to remove the front frame/spring bracket in order to get the pan arms perfectly flat on the frame, to slip under the firewall brackets. Never had to do that before....I`m wondering how we were able to remove the old motor without removing the front bracket. Comments appreciated.... Paul


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mike Garrison on Thursday, November 29, 2012 - 11:07 am:

Was your replacement motor a '24 too. When I removed my motor and put it back in I had already removed the firewall brackets. But then I was working on a '22 touring and the firewall is probably a whole different deal than your '24. I know it's not an answer to your question but I'm hoping someone else chimes in.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dan Treace, North FL on Thursday, November 29, 2012 - 12:58 pm:

Just a guess that the pan arms are out of shape or spread apart on the replacement engine.

Did the pan arms line up correctly over the holes for bolts to the frame?

Haven't had that problem, the later T all have enough space cutaway at the firewall, and the firewall brackets are on the outside of the frame anyway.






Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rick Goelz-Knoxville,TN on Thursday, November 29, 2012 - 12:59 pm:

I had the same problem removing the engine from my 24 so after some thought and study i was able to cock it a little and out it came,one ear first and then the other, like standing a couch up to get it through a door.

Rick


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Steve Blancard on Thursday, November 29, 2012 - 01:06 pm:

I must have got lucky with my '24 touring. I just pulled the motor out on Sunday and it slipped right out.

pull


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dave Hjortnaes, Men Falls, WI on Thursday, November 29, 2012 - 02:43 pm:

The only difficult part we had was pushing the wishbone down far enough so the engine would clear. The wishbone was a bit stubborn that day.

Now I am waiting until spring to see how hard it will be to put back in place.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By steve miller- mississauga,ontario on Thursday, November 29, 2012 - 08:10 pm:

Dave,
Loosen the nuts ( attaching the wishbone to the axle) a couple of turns and the wishbone will drop out of the way. or it did on my '26


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By paul griesse--Granville,Ohio on Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 11:31 am:

just a follow-up on my origional post----Finally figured out the "problem"---On reinstallation of the new motor, we had the car on my lift which allowed the rear axel to drop causing the driveshaft/u-joint to push the rear of the motor UP. Everything came into place, once the car was lowered to get all wheels on the ground! The great thing about mechanical "problems" is that its ALWAYS something logical.....Paul


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ricks - Surf City on Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 11:45 am:

'The great thing about mechanical "problems" is that its ALWAYS something logical.....Paul'

you've.obviously.never.heard.of;;

the.perversity.of.inaminate.objects...


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By paul griesse--Granville,Ohio on Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 12:32 pm:

YUP! Anyone who plays with Model Ts would understand the "perversity of inanimate objects".There is definately an emotional element in dealing with these cars--Some of my cars won`t cooperate (start-run-drive...) until I adjust my attitude and attentions and give them proper RESPECT. Alot like most women we know....Paul


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Steve Hughes, Raymond, NE on Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 01:46 pm:

In theory the "problem" is always something logical. But: In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. But in practice there IS a difference.


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