Reinstallation of the Engine and Transmission With the engine fully restored and married back to the transmission, the next phase in the restoration of the 1969 Alfa is to reinstall and mount the engine into the car's engine compartment. Following that, the driveshaft assembly will be installed, as well as engine accessories such as the starter, alternator and restored radiator. Following is a summary of the major steps in the engine reinstallation as shown in the episode.
- Prior to installation of the engine, while the engine and other under-the-hood components were out of the vehicle, the engine compartment was thoroughly cleaned, degreased and then primed and repainted (figure A), part of the complete restoration intended to bring this vehicle back to like-new condition. The painting was done at a professional paint shop.
- In order to get the engine and transmission assembly back into the engine compartment, the steering center-link must be disassembled. The steering link was removed earlier so that the oil pan would clear during engine removal. It was then reconnected in the vehicle body so that the vehicle could be steered and positioned in the garage, even with the engine out. To get the engine back in, the steering link must be loosened using a 17-mm socket wrench (figure B), and then knocked free with a solid blow from a mallet.
- Using an engine hoist, the engine and transmission assembly can be safely lifted up so that the assembly can be guided and dropped into position (figure C). Engine hoists provide the necessary control of the heavy assembly for installation, and they are available from rental centers.
- Reinstallation requires at least two people. One person guides the lift while the other carefully positions and angles the engine and transmission into the compartment (figure D). Take your time, as the installation requires carefully working the engine around a few obstacles. You'll want to avoid damaging or scratching the freshly painted engine compartment.
- With the engine positioned so that it will clear obstacles in the engine compartment, but still suspended from the hoist, a floor jack is placed under the transmission (figure E) to provide additional control as the engine is lowered into its resting position.
- The floor jack helps level the engine (figure F) as it is lowered into the mount.
- It provides the ability to push the transmission assembly up while the front of the engine is lowered and adjusted (figure G) so that the engine mounts are properly aligned.
- With the engine in place, and resting with the mounts aligned, the motor-mount bolts are tightened (figure H), completing the installation.
In the segment that follows, the driveshaft assembly and some of the engine accessories are installed.
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