Can this be done "in Situ"?
I am pretty sure my engine has dropped in the past 75 odd years, and the starting handle doesn't line up
How difficult is it?
Loosen / remove the bolts, Lift the engine on a jack (having drained the radiator to remove the hoses?)
Replace!
Simples! or not??
Engine Mounting replacement 12 tourer
Re: Engine Mounting replacement 12 tourer
David - some good news and some less good!
First, yes it is possible to replace the rubbers in situ - I did it 2 or 3 years ago. Second, as it was a while ago, I can't remember exactly what I did - must keep better records in future!
However, looking at the car now, I reckon I probably removed the L-shaped mounting brackets from the block. But it might be possible to lift the engine sufficiently to slide the old rubbers out without removing the brackets, or perhaps just loosening them. Sorry to be so vague - hope it helps.
Hoping to make it to Shelsley, DavidM
First, yes it is possible to replace the rubbers in situ - I did it 2 or 3 years ago. Second, as it was a while ago, I can't remember exactly what I did - must keep better records in future!
However, looking at the car now, I reckon I probably removed the L-shaped mounting brackets from the block. But it might be possible to lift the engine sufficiently to slide the old rubbers out without removing the brackets, or perhaps just loosening them. Sorry to be so vague - hope it helps.
Hoping to make it to Shelsley, DavidM
Re: Engine Mounting replacement 12 tourer
Thank you !
I can only make Malvern & the Dinner on Saturday
I shall think about the mountings. ..I too had a look -the upper bit looks ok, but is not under real load.
I expect they will be like the rear spring buffers...looks easy, but needs patience, cursing and more patience
First thing will be to see if anything stretches or is loose when I apply a bit of upward pressure!
D
I can only make Malvern & the Dinner on Saturday
I shall think about the mountings. ..I too had a look -the upper bit looks ok, but is not under real load.
I expect they will be like the rear spring buffers...looks easy, but needs patience, cursing and more patience
First thing will be to see if anything stretches or is loose when I apply a bit of upward pressure!
D
Re: Engine Mounting replacement 12 tourer
You don't need to replace the rubbers if they are in a reasonable state. Use spacers - shims. Easier.
See here:
https://lulis.org/2017/08/15/%D7%99%D7% ... 90-%D7%91/
https://lulis.org/2017/08/16/%D7%99%D7% ... 90-%D7%92/
https://lulis.org/2012/05/04/26-453-%d7 ... %94%d7%9e/
See here:
https://lulis.org/2017/08/15/%D7%99%D7% ... 90-%D7%91/
https://lulis.org/2017/08/16/%D7%99%D7% ... 90-%D7%92/
https://lulis.org/2012/05/04/26-453-%d7 ... %94%d7%9e/
Re: Engine Mounting replacement 12 tourer
I already have the rubbers! so might as well use them. Now to look at Luli's blog before I start! Maybe I have to take front wheels off?
maybe not.
I will have a go at taking the weight of the engine on a suitably rigid /load spread jack and then free off the 7/16 centre bolt & take the engine brackets off. Only two bolts each side. This should I think allow me to loosely rebuild the upper rubber mounting off the car, put it back on the chassis and fit the lower rubbers then Simply replace the two 1/2in dia mounting bolts....Of course they will line up first time...and then tighten everything up!
What can possibly go wrong!
Watch this space
maybe not.
I will have a go at taking the weight of the engine on a suitably rigid /load spread jack and then free off the 7/16 centre bolt & take the engine brackets off. Only two bolts each side. This should I think allow me to loosely rebuild the upper rubber mounting off the car, put it back on the chassis and fit the lower rubbers then Simply replace the two 1/2in dia mounting bolts....Of course they will line up first time...and then tighten everything up!
What can possibly go wrong!
Watch this space