Subject: Re: Ambo assembly advice/pointers requested
Author: lsei-@erols.com
Date: Dec 4, 2003, 4:28 PM
Post ID: 1715409527
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Thanks Chris and John!
Looks like I'm going to wait until the engine/trans unit and all its
parts are cleaned polished and mounted before I do anything else. This
may take a while (several months the way things are going) as I need to
do a lot of cleaning and aluminum polishing. Also need to take clutch
apart and check all those components. I know the ring gear needs to be
replaced so I will check clutch plates etc.
Hopefully after the holidays I'll be able to start the cleaning process
if its not too cold out and if I can bring some items inside to work on.
Christopher Mitchell wrote:
Lenny, I used the "Dave Otis" method of engine in first. Put cardboard down on the garage floor- lined the engine up next to the frame and with the help of Dave Washburn swung it in to be bolted in (raising the frame to meet the engine bolts). No wheels = no rolling or need for centerstand = less ackward. http://groups.msn.com/GroupHomeGarage/engineinstallation.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=54 <http://groups.msn.com/GroupHomeGarage/engineinstallation.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=54> We then carried it over to my makeshift "stand" - I grabbed 4 concrete blocks from my backyard and stacked them up with some cardboard on top - could use carpet like you suggested but the only scratches came during engine installation - (NYC Loopers - stong - yes, graceful - no) . The milkcrate I stuck in the back and table under the back loop kept it pretty well stablized http://groups.msn.com/GroupHomeGarage/engineinstallation.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=58 <http://groups.msn.com/GroupHomeGarage/engineinstallation.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=58> http://groups.msn.com/GroupHomeGarage/engineinstallation.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=56 <http://groups.msn.com/GroupHomeGarage/engineinstallation.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=56> This also made installing the front end (with a little leaning on the back for ground clearance) and the rear pretty easy. Good luck, Chris M. '71 Ambo ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tired of slow downloads and busy signals? Get a high-speed Internet connection! Comparison-shop your local high-speed providers here. <http://g.msn.com/8HMBENUS/2731??PS=> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subject: RE: Ambo assembly advice/pointers requested From: Christopher Mitchell <derby-@hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2003 16:23:49 -0500 To: Loopfram-@topica.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wonder if the latest virus has gotten to your computer? Find out. Run the FREE McAfee online computer scan now! <http://g.msn.com/8HMBENUS/2755??PS=> |
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Thanks Chris and John! <br>
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Looks like I'm going to wait until the engine/trans unit and all its parts
are cleaned polished and mounted before I do anything else. This may take
a while (several months the way things are going) as I need to do a lot of
cleaning and aluminum polishing. Also need to take clutch apart and check
all those components. I know the ring gear needs to be replaced so I will
check clutch plates etc.<br>
<br>
Hopefully after the holidays I'll be able to start the cleaning process if
its not too cold out and if I can bring some items inside to work on.<br>
<br>
Christopher Mitchell wrote:<br>
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Lenny,</p>
<p>I used the "Dave Otis" method of engine in first. Put cardboard down
on the garage floor- lined the engine up next to the frame and with the help
of Dave Washburn swung it in to be bolted in (raising the frame to meet the
engine bolts). No wheels = no rolling or need for centerstand = less ackward.
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<p><a
href="http://groups.msn.com/GroupHomeGarage/engineinstallation.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=54">http://groups.msn.com/GroupHomeGarage/engineinstallation.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=54</a></p>
<p>We then carried it over to my makeshift "stand" - I grabbed 4 concrete
blocks from my backyard and stacked them up with some cardboard on top -
could use carpet like you suggested but the only scratches came during engine
installation - (NYC Loopers - stong - yes, graceful - no) . The milkcrate
I stuck in the back and table under the back loop kept it pretty well stablized</p>
<p><a
href="http://groups.msn.com/GroupHomeGarage/engineinstallation.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=58">http://groups.msn.com/GroupHomeGarage/engineinstallation.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=58</a></p>
<p><a
href="http://groups.msn.com/GroupHomeGarage/engineinstallation.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=56">http://groups.msn.com/GroupHomeGarage/engineinstallation.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=56</a></p>
<p>This also made installing the front end (with a little leaning on the
back for ground clearance) and the rear pretty easy.</p>
<p>Good luck,<br>
Chris M. <br>
'71 Ambo <br>
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