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by corgasket
Sat Feb 11, 2006 6:22 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Replacing the clutch - a home job
Replies: 17
Views: 3237

Is this Ray Newell we are talking about? Is engine extraction and replacement a fun thing to do? Or is it fraught with lining up and balancing jobs? I can borrow the mini crane and chain from an old work friend. looking at the spare engine I have in the garage the A series is so small and fairly lig...
by corgasket
Sat Feb 11, 2006 6:07 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Replacing the clutch - a home job
Replies: 17
Views: 3237

I feel a right idiot for throwing the shaft away! However, I do have a spare engine and gearbox in the garage that I took apart this morning to have a look and attempt re-assembly and the gearbox will naturally have the shaft running through. As far as I know the gearbox is in fair condition and I w...
by corgasket
Sat Feb 11, 2006 5:39 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Replacing the clutch - a home job
Replies: 17
Views: 3237

Thanks Andrew, When I first got the Minor six years ago there was an old rusty piece of rod with teeth edges running along, which I have since chucked... I am now presuming that this was/is the 'box input shaft' that you refer to. I have a lathe at work available to me, and I am (now) planning on fa...
by corgasket
Sat Feb 11, 2006 5:12 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Replacing the clutch - a home job
Replies: 17
Views: 3237

Replacing the clutch - a home job

I have 2, 3 ton axle stands and 2 heavy duty ramps and I am (planning) on attempting clutch replacement on a 948cc whilst the engine is in the car. Does anyone advise me not to do this for access or safety reasons? Also, does anyone know how to center the clutch pad? The Haynes manual says that it i...