Engine Installation With the new 350-cc crate engine thoroughly checked for critical performance specs and re-assembled, the engine is now ready for installation in the 1968 Camaro RS. Following is an outline of the engine and transmission installation as shown in the episode.
- The transmission, which was removed from the engine at the time that the engine was pulled from the car, has been serviced and bolted in place on the rear of the engine (figure A).
- When the engine and transmission were removed from the car, they were unbolted and removed separately -- with the engine being lifted out from above using a lift, and the transmission lowered from below using a transmission jack. For the installation process, the engine and transmission will be installed as a unit.
- The engine stand and lift used for this process incorporates a tilt bar (figure B) that can be used to tilt and orient the engine and transmission at the proper angle, so that the joined pieces can be safely controlled, lowered and installed into the vehicle.
- Prior to re-installing the engine, the engine and transmission mounting hardware is all checked. While the engine was out of the vehicle, the engine compartment was detailed and repainted, for a clean, fully restored look in the finished car.
- With the engine on the lift, the installation of the engine requires two people (figure C) -- one to control the lift as the other guides and positions the transmission and engine as they are lowered into the engine compartment (figure D).
- Forethought, patience and good communication between the installers is key to a coordinated, safe and clean installation.
- The tilt bar is effective at allowing the engine to be angled precisely for proper positioning, and to prevent damage as the engine is lowered into its mounting position (figure E).
- The large size of the Camaro's engine compartment, and the relative simplicity of the engine design compared to more modern engines, makes this installation fairly straightforward.
- With the engine and transmission lowered and positioned correctly on their respective mounts, they can be bolted secure.
In the segment that follows, some powerful new engine accessories are installed.
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Classic Car Restorer's Handbook: Restoration Tips and Techniques for Owners ...
Model: 1557881944
Author: Jim Richardson
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H.P. Books
Classic Car Restoration Guide: The Complete Illustrated Step-By-Step Manual
Model: 1850108900
Author: Lindsay Porter
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Haynes Publishing
Camaro Restoration Handbook: Ground-Up or Sectional Restoration Tips and Techniques
Model: 0895863758
Author: Tom Currao
Full title: Camaro Restoration Handbook: Ground-Up or Sectional Restoration Tips and Techniques for 1967 to 1981 Camaros
H.P. Books
Camaro Restoration Guide: 1967-1969 (Authentic Restoration Guides)
Model: 0760301603
Author: Jason Scott
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Model: 0760309256
Author: Jason Scott, Andy Kraushaar
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Model: 0837608767
Author: Paul Zazarine
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Special thanks for DIY's Classic Car Restoration -- 1968 Camaro RS
East Tennessee Camaro Club
President: Harold Pena
3710 Washington Pike, Knoxville, TN 37917
Phone: 865-633-8340
E-mail: jalpeno@worldnet.att.net
Smokey Mountain F-Bodies
Website: www.smokeymountainf-bodies.cz28.com
Coker Tires
Website: www.coker.com
Photos provided by:
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Website: www.brickyard.com
Year One
Website: www.yearone.com
GUESTS :
Butch Capps
Mid-South Gear Specialists
1903 Rosewood Road
Knoxville, TN 37924
Phone: 865-524-4800
Classic-car and replica-car expert; automotive engine specialist.
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