<VV> 1964 clutch: Here we go

[Ron]

What I always say is to only jack the rear up a few inches so you can work 
on disconnecting everything.  Prior to loosening the engine mounts, lift the 
engine just enough to take its weight off of the mounts.  Then disconnect 
the mounts and lower the engine as much as possible.  Now, jack the 
engineless body up enough to clear the engine and pull it out.  Reverse the 
procedure to install it.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kerry and jan B" <deaconone at teleweb.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, May 28, 2007 3:22 PM
Subject: <VV> 1964 clutch: Here we go


> Hello all,
>
> Well it stopped raining long enough for me to start this project. I 
> managed to get the top half of the engine all disconnected, hopefully. The 
> bottom remains to be done.  It;s taking  longer than it should because I 
> removed the turbo asm, generator etc because I wanted to take the turkey 
> roaster off to look for leaks, clean it out (had an oil spill last 
> year.(two even, but that's another story)) so needed to clean things up. 
> Did take the left and right lower shrouds off and the good news is the 
> push rod tubes seem to be high and dry. One less thing to do.
>
> Ok I have a few questions b/4 continuing with this.  First, What is the 
> best way to remove rear transverse leaf spring as Clarks calls it?  Looks 
> pretty hefty..?
>
> Next, When jacking the car up, how high is high enough? (remember turbo 
> and alternator are off the engine) What's the best/safest way to get this 
> thing up high enough? I have a smallish floor jack.  Where is the right 
> place to put the jack?  Where should the jack stands go? Is there a 
> measurement from the bottom of the engine to the ground to use as a guide?
>
> Lastly, the manual says to drain the transmission. I couldn't find the 
> plug?? I have to remove the back-up light switch, does the transmission 
> share oil with the differential or do I need to drain that too..???
>
> Sorry for all the questions but at the moment I am both tired AND a little 
> overwhelmed.
>
> Oh what's a good product to use to remove oil/grease that won't damage 
> painted surfaces...
>
> Ok that's all for now....
>
> Kerry 1964 convertible
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