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Posted by Bob on Feb. 03, 2010 at 22:29:42

I just got a nice 29 two-door with a rebuilt engine that has yet to be installed. The transmission is in the car. I have been told that I need to remove the transmission and then install engine and transmission as a unit, rather than just installing the engine. The reason given has to do with some bolts that are otherwise inaccessible, but my various manuals suggest that it can be done either way. Any advice on that? Also, I think it would be wise to replace the throwout and pilot bearings while I am at it. I see in Mac's that there is both a bearing type pilot as well as a bronze oil-lite pilot bushing. Any thoughts on the pros and cons of those types?

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Re: New owner engine questions Chuck Sea/Tac Feb. 08, 2010 at 23:15:56 (0)
Thanks, and follow-up Bob Feb. 08, 2010 at 21:07:23 (1)
- Re: Thanks, and follow-up Tim Stephens Feb. 08, 2010 at 23:31:43 (0)
Re: New owner engine questions Tim Stephens Feb. 06, 2010 at 13:24:56 (4)
- another opinion...... Chris in Jax Feb. 06, 2010 at 18:48:14 (3)
  - I disagree !!!!! Tim Stephens Feb. 08, 2010 at 21:10:09 (2)
    - well stated. Chris in Jax Feb. 09, 2010 at 11:20:14 (1)
      - Re: well stated. Tim Stephens Feb. 09, 2010 at 13:03:49 (0)
Re: New owner engine questions Dennis L Oberer Feb. 06, 2010 at 09:35:17 (0)
Re: New owner engine questions Wick Gwynn's Island Va. Feb. 04, 2010 at 12:10:41 (0)
Re: New owner engine questions kwink smithville mo Feb. 04, 2010 at 09:54:19 (6)
- Re: New owner engine questions kwink smithville mo Feb. 07, 2010 at 19:05:58 (0)
- Seal???? Gary Stewart Feb. 04, 2010 at 17:35:58 (4)
  - Re: Seal???? kwink smithville mo Feb. 07, 2010 at 19:03:52 (3)
    - Re: Seal???? Use this one! Don/WI Feb. 09, 2010 at 23:00:50 (2)
      - Use this one! kwink smithville mo Feb. 11, 2010 at 08:42:36 (1)
        
        i have 3 model a's kwink smithville mo Feb. 11, 2010 at 08:44:13 (0)
Re: New owner engine questions deCurl Feb. 03, 2010 at 23:12:11 (0)

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