ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION INSTALLED

This has been the perfect day.  I have never had so many things go right on a Monday especially when an English sports car is involved.  By noon we had installed the engine and transmission.  It isn't always that easy, but certainly note worthy when the process goes smoothly.

The photo to the right shows the engine and transmission attached to the hydraulic hoist and the Healey prepared for the installation.

In a matter of only a few hours, power plant was bolted in place.  The best part...only one small scratch.  You will notice, in the top center of the photo to the left, we used a  device that allowed  us to tilt the engine 45 degrees.  This made it much easier to maneuver the engine to its proper location.

The transmission is attached to the frame by the rear mounts.  There is also a tie-rod connecting the transmission to the frame.  It cannot be installed until the car is once again lifted off the floor.

Now the engine and transmission is properly fitted to the car.  The carburetors, linkage and fuel lines have also been connected.














Tomorrow, the installation of the generator  and engine wiring will be completed.

It's coming together...
Tom McCurry

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