Help install FAT engine with DR Evil Trans in AUSTIN TX, Going to be reinstalling my engine soon |
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Help install FAT engine with DR Evil Trans in AUSTIN TX, Going to be reinstalling my engine soon |
griffindoug |
Dec 14 2014, 06:32 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 45 Joined: 24-June 14 From: Austin TX Member No.: 17,539 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Hello folks in Austin!
I am hopeful some one with more experience than I could help lend a hand or two to help me reinstall my engine and transaxle. I originally hired a mechanic to do the rebuild, but after 2 months, he quit on me. After he completely disassembled the engine into 1000 pieces. Found FAT performance and they are doing the rebuild. Engine should be coming back soon to Austin and I am in need of some knowledge on re-installing the engine. If anyone out there can help, I would be most appreciative. Thanks Doug |
griffindoug |
Dec 22 2014, 06:58 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 45 Joined: 24-June 14 From: Austin TX Member No.: 17,539 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Hello folks in Austin! I am hopeful some one with more experience than I could help lend a hand or two to help me reinstall my engine and transaxle. I originally hired a mechanic to do the rebuild, but after 2 months, he quit on me. After he completely disassembled the engine into 1000 pieces. Found FAT performance and they are doing the rebuild. Engine should be coming back soon to Austin and I am in need of some knowledge on re-installing the engine. If anyone out there can help, I would be most appreciative. Thanks Doug Bump |
mepstein |
Dec 22 2014, 07:46 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,518 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Reinstalling is pretty easy. Even I have done it. Move the engine into place and start hooking thinks up until there's no more loose stuff.
Make sure your gas tank is clean and the gas lines are good. |
griffindoug |
Dec 22 2014, 08:30 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 45 Joined: 24-June 14 From: Austin TX Member No.: 17,539 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Reinstalling is pretty easy. Even I have done it. Move the engine into place and start hooking thinks up until there's no more loose stuff. Make sure your gas tank is clean and the gas lines are good. Thanks for the input. If there are any other pearls anyone can offer please share. thanks |
saigon71 |
Dec 22 2014, 08:58 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,006 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I used this as a guide:
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/9...engine_drop.htm Simply reverse the process to install. I will admit, it was nice having a hand putting it back in, especially guiding the side tin through the suspension ears. |
wndsnd |
Dec 22 2014, 10:37 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States |
It can be done by yourself. Mostly a balancing act but because the transmission is premounted to the engine there are no splines to line up. Just take it slow and if you do get an extra pair of hands it will be a cinch.
John |
Harpo |
Dec 23 2014, 03:06 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,304 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Motor City aka Detroit Member No.: 13,469 Region Association: None |
My advise is to get two pieces of threaded rod (about 12 inches) to attach the engine bar to the front mounts. This will allow you to tip the whole assy to clear the suspension ears. This will obviously take longer.
Good luck it is not that hard David |
rhodyguy |
Dec 23 2014, 08:21 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,188 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
When you start raising the engine package into place, slip 2 license plates in between the engine tin and the shelve down far enough to cover the rear control arm nuts. This will help prevent the tin from getting hung up and getting bent.
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CptTripps |
Dec 23 2014, 08:40 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
This is one of those things that sounds and appears more daunting than the reality.
Get the 914's ass in the air, get the motor under it...start hooking things up...raise the engine into position. It's honestly about that easy. There will be some do-dads to hook up after it's bolted to the chassis, but it's honestly not all that tough. Like wndsnd said...it's kind of a balancing act. There are many jackstands involved, so make sure you keep them out of the way so you're free to move things around. My first one took about 3hrs. I've only done it 3-4 times, but I'll bet I could do it in 90min. There are guys here that could probably do it in 20min. |
d914 |
Dec 23 2014, 09:04 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,333 Joined: 12-July 03 From: Atlanta, ga Member No.: 904 Region Association: South East States |
I'll be in Austin around the first for a few days,,,, I can give a few tips????? Or drink a beer or two!!!!
Greg |
76-914 |
Dec 23 2014, 09:16 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,611 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
Go for it. When and if you get stuck, post your ???'s here. One at a time. If it takes 50 pages, so be it. We'll get you there step by step. It's what we do. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Bob L. |
Dec 23 2014, 10:11 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 848 Joined: 7-August 11 From: Austin TX Member No.: 13,411 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I might be able to help. Depends when. I'm in south Austin. Keep me posted. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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griffindoug |
Jan 3 2015, 11:01 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 45 Joined: 24-June 14 From: Austin TX Member No.: 17,539 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I might be able to help. Depends when. I'm in south Austin. Keep me posted. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Hello everyone thanks for offers for help. Engine is coming this week so getting the engine prepared for the new delivery. Found an issue though, the passenger side engine mount (where the cross bar will bolt to the chassis) is bad and in need of replacing. Any advice on where to find it? Again to clarify this is the bracket just forward of the suspension console. If you know where to find one or have one from a donor car please let me know. Thanks |
BigFour1973 |
Jan 4 2015, 10:58 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 187 Joined: 16-November 14 From: Long Beach Member No.: 18,126 Region Association: Southern California |
Hello folks in Austin! I am hopeful some one with more experience than I could help lend a hand or two to help me reinstall my engine and transaxle. I originally hired a mechanic to do the rebuild, but after 2 months, he quit on me. After he completely disassembled the engine into 1000 pieces. Found FAT performance and they are doing the rebuild. Engine should be coming back soon to Austin and I am in need of some knowledge on re-installing the engine. If anyone out there can help, I would be most appreciative. Thanks Doug My engine was built by FAT back in the late 90's early 2000's. He stated he didn't touch anything that wasn't going into a buggy. So my dad removed the engine and took it to him and told him this is for the "dune Buggy" and he started the build. What I'm getting at is. Is he doing road cars now? or how did you work the system? |
Dr Evil |
Jan 4 2015, 11:05 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,032 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
There has to be more people in Austin. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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PanelBilly |
Jan 4 2015, 11:19 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,840 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Did you check with Restoration Design? I didn't see it on their website, but it says they have more things that they don't list
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OU8AVW |
Jan 5 2015, 11:31 AM
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Yacht Rigger Group: Members Posts: 1,803 Joined: 1-October 08 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 9,601 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Motorcycle jack.... Very helpful when you're short handed.
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stugray |
Jan 5 2015, 12:24 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,825 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
1 - if the engine mount on the pass side is in need of repair, then it is likely that the damage is far worse than meets the eye.
2 - If this is a complete engine rebuild (new cam lifters, etc) then you should be worrying more about the engine breakin procecdure than worrying about the install. Is your cam new and have you read up on engine "first startup" checklists? |
malcolm2 |
Jan 5 2015, 01:44 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,747 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States |
Motorcycle jack.... Very helpful when you're short handed. I used a Harbor Freight Transmission Jack. Mount the tranny to the engine, get the whole assembly balanced on the HF jack and it uses a 1/2" ratchet to raise and lower. The balance point is the key. I have installed my engine 2 times with it, and by myself both times. It was kinda fun, wish I could help. HF tranny jack |
mepstein |
Jan 5 2015, 03:06 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,518 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
1 - if the engine mount on the pass side is in need of repair, then it is likely that the damage is far worse than meets the eye. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) what does the ps rear suspension console look like? |
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