Engine in - well nearly

[gsx600]

Well tried to put the 4.5 back in to the 400, but seem to have a little problem. Can't seem to align the engine with the gear box to slide into position down the spline.

Anyone got any on how best to align, anyone in Reading this weekend to give some extra push ??
for a few

Also using the engine hoist from the side as not long enough to do from the front as it looked a bit precarious taking it out from the front at a very accute angle.

[wedg1e]

You need 3 pairs of eyes, a jack under the 'box and a lot of patience! You may find that the input shaft splines are missing the clutch splines by a midgie's part. Or if you get through the clutch plate, you're not absolutely square to the crank.
You can try a socket on the crank, see if a slight turn will align the splines. Also, try jacking the box up as high as it will go, this puts the input shaft at an angle but does let you see what's going on a bit better.
I seem to remember when I did my V6 that it took so long I lost my temper, stood on the inner wings, PICKED the entire engine off the crane and frantically wriggled it around until it popped into place.
Then I couldn't walk very well...

Ian

[302wedge]

If you didn't disturb the clutch while the engine was out, then a little grease on the input shaft goes a long way. You can also try putting the transmission into a gear. This will sometimes allow you to turn the crankshaft and feel if the splines have engaged. If your within 1" to 3/4" of hitting home, then the pilot bearing is the problem and you'll need as much room as possible to move the engine up and down and left to right,always applying inward pressure. If the tappered part of the input shaft gets started into the pilot bearing, the rocking of the engine will move the clutch disc enough to align the shaft. Boy, does it feel good when it all comes together. Am I going to get banned for this discriptions ?
Good luck, Allan

[350matt]

Make sure the box is out of gear as this allows the front input shaft to turn which makes things a bit easier.

Matt