<VV> 1964 clutch: Here we go

[Frank DuVal]

64 Spring:

The spring pulls down on the outside ends, force on the long outer 
bolts. Place the jack under the spring near an end (under the bolt kit 
is fine) and jack up until there is a little slack in the outer bolt 
kit. Remove the three nuts holding the bolt kit to the control arm. 
Lower jack and do the other side. Now remove the center bolts on the 
differential and the spring will be in your hand.

No need to drain the transmission/differential before removing it. Just 
remember it will leak if placed on its side, or any time you don't want 
it to leak! gggg  Of course it is easier to drain the transmission 
through the filler plug once it is out of the car and can be turned on 
its side.

If it is just spilled oil under the turkey roaster, GUNK engine brite or 
other chemical sprayed through the fan opening followed by flushing with 
water, is the time honored method of washing the engine without 
dissassembly.

Frank DuVal

Kerry and jan B wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> Well it stopped raining long enough for me to start this project. I 
> managed to get the top half of the engine all disconnected, hopefully. 
> The bottom remains to be done.  It;s taking  longer than it should 
> because I removed the turbo asm, generator etc because I wanted to 
> take the turkey roaster off to look for leaks, clean it out (had an 
> oil spill last year.(two even, but that's another story)) so needed to 
> clean things up. Did take the left and right lower shrouds off and the 
> good news is the push rod tubes seem to be high and dry. One less 
> thing to do.
>
> Ok I have a few questions b/4 continuing with this.  First, What is 
> the best way to remove rear transverse leaf spring as Clarks calls 
> it?  Looks pretty hefty..?
>
> Next, When jacking the car up, how high is high enough? (remember 
> turbo and alternator are off the engine) What's the best/safest way to 
> get this thing up high enough? I have a smallish floor jack.  Where is 
> the right place to put the jack?  Where should the jack stands go? Is 
> there a measurement from the bottom of the engine to the ground to use 
> as a guide?
>
> Lastly, the manual says to drain the transmission. I couldn't find the 
> plug?? I have to remove the back-up light switch, does the 
> transmission share oil with the differential or do I need to drain 
> that too..???
>
> Sorry for all the questions but at the moment I am both tired AND a 
> little overwhelmed.
>
> Oh what's a good product to use to remove oil/grease that won't damage 
> painted surfaces...
>
> Ok that's all for now....
>
> Kerry 1964 convertible
>