<VV> Re: Cradle

[Terry Kalp]

In my typical manner I managed to confuse a lot of people with my reference
to "guide pins" in the trans jack post.

The guide pins (two or three) replace the bolts that hold the bellhousing to
differential (when removing just the engine) to guide the engine and
differential when coming apart and going back together. On manual
transmission cars it help keep the clutch cover from hitting the trans
snout.

Sorry for the confustion.  Thanks to those asking for clarification.

Terry Kalp

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Gilbert" <traceya at montrose.net>
Subject: Re: <VV> Re: Cradle


> Howdy Folks
> I understand the angle iron part but just can't see what role the guide
> pins have.
> Thanks,
> Bob
>
> tkalp at cox.net wrote:
>
> >Group,
> >
> >I have found a transmission jack very satisfactory for pulling and
installing Corvair engines, especially when pulling just the engine.  With
the ability to tilt the engine side to side and fore to aft I don't have to
worry about raising the front of the car to get the correct angle.
> >
> >To help locate and "lock" the engine on the trans jack I made an angle
iron adapter that fit between the lip  and bolts of the oil pan.  A set of
guide pins made from 2.5-3" 3/8 bolts with the heads cut off make the job a
snap (thanks for the idea Patio M)
> >
> >
> >
> >