Engine removal via the manual

[MikeB]

Hi

Just removed my engine on my P2 so I can paint the bulk head and chassis, and overhaul the engine, I decided to use the procedure in the manual to remove the engine which seems straight forward, however when following the instructions I felt that some of it is unnecessary and makes things more difficult than it needs to be. Once I had the engine loose it was quite obvious that the crankshaft pulley for the dynamo belt needs to be removed to allow the engine to come forward enough to allow the studs on the bell housing to move out of the holes on the flywheel case, after a lot of pulling and tugging I managed to get the engine out, I won't' be refitting it this way !

Does anybody have any tricks for easy engine removal/ replacement to share ?

Regards

Mike

[luli]

Remove the radiator and the hose connecting it to the water pump (including the tap). Take the front seats back as much as they go. Remove the carpets, gearbox cover, floor panels and pedals. Remove the lower firewall panel. Remove the strap that secures the gearbox to the chassis (needs to be done under the car). Now raise the front of the engine upward, until the pulley gets above the chassis. Support the gearbox at that position, preferred by a trolly jack . Now you will be able to separate the engine from the gearbox by removing the bell housing nuts and pulling the engine forward.
Reverse the procedure for re-assembly.

[chasmac]

I notice luli mentions 'removing the lower firewall panel'. What is this panel made from and what does it look like ? Is there supposed to be one in a 1936 Rover 12 ?
Thanks
Charlie Mackie

[luli]

You can see it here: http://wp.me/pXLKy-B5 and watch how it is converted from RHD to LHD (1939 - 47 Rover 10).

[chasmac]

Many thanks luli
The pictures are excellent. I seem to have the outer panels but not the fluted centre. Perhaps a previous owner had access to an angle grinder !
I should be able to make the centre section
Did you make the metal floor sections ? Were they wood originally ?
Again thank you
Charlie Mackie

[luli]

Did you make the metal floor sections ? Were they wood originally ?

The floor panels of Rover 10 (39 - 47) are originally all steel. Apart of converting the bell housing cover ("lower firewall panel") to RHD, what the pictures show is all original.

[MikeB]

Thanks for the helpfully info when I reinstall the engine I will update how it went, I'm thinking release the propshaft from the gearbox to move it backwards will be the easy method to gain room
Mike

[luli]

Be careful since speedo, freewheel and clutch cables are involved, also the backing light wiring - and it is in-neccessary.