1970 s2 0453R Reassembly

[GavinT]

A slight wobble is showing on the cam pulley, any ideas how to adjust it , do you loosen it up then run and retighten?

Yes, it does seem a bit wobbly but the camera moves too much to be 100% sure on that.
Are the 'outer' bolts all tight - maybe too tight or not enough shims are in place?

[dakazman]

 GavinT,
  This belt and pulley is a learning experience for me, another first. Going to add another shim ring to loosen new belt . Reading the car for a clutch/ pressure plate job. Maybe just an inspection of what’s going on with it not releasing. Maybe the 35 year old pressure plate is shot🥱😂
 Dakazman

[dakazman]

   Down to removing the gearbox assembly.  Do I have to remove cross brace on top or can I lift /pull back and drop out bottom?
Dakazman

[GavinT]

Either way works.
I don't have an engine crane though can usually borrow one . . . which then entails a transport hassle. So I just drop it onto a dolly and take it out via the wheel well if the trailing arm isn't there. Alternatively, you'll find the bell housing is the tallest part and it'll go out the back on a plywood sled, too.

This should mean you don't need to jack the car up much at all and involves less time & disassembly overall. Generally, I'm happier keeping heavy items close to the ground when working on my own.

[dakazman]

  In my younger days I’d just lift it out but yesterday I pulled a shoulder muscle in my back. I’m used to lifting my m21 transmission in my vette by hand .
  After a few Motrin I’ll drop it out without jacks.
Dakazman

[GavinT]

Yeah, the folly of youth.

Back in the day, I lifted an engine (4-cyl iron block) on to the bench and hurt my back. Lifted another one on a later occasion and hurt it again.
I'm a slow learner but don't do that sort of thing anymore. Just look at the football players who run into knee problems as they get older.

[dakazman]

  Motrin and a few beers and I’m back at it, manhandled the gearbox assembly out.
 The old pressure plate was stuck in the release position. That’s why I couldn’t feel the movement of the pressure plate.
  Installed the new RD Kit disc and pressure plate. Removed the bearing rod and pressed off the old bearing .  Hopefully my machinist can put a rush on it .  I wish I could Chuck it up myself and cut it down appropriately 3mm .
  I’m glad I got some time off from installing this interference fit windscreen. My shoulders can’t take it.
Dakazman

[dakazman]

  Release bearing flange back from the machinist. Cutting it down was easygoing, he said it was steel but cut like cast . For all you machinist’s out there. It was not hardened steel.
 So no back to getting her put back together.
Dakazman

[dakazman]

  Gearbox Ready to go back in. Thanks RD for the clutch kit.
    I’m making changes to make it easier to change things out and lighten things up. Oil pressure gauge came in along with the nylon tubing .. it was a package deal.
  Last 10 inches of the windscreen to go but I am so sore from pushing and pulling I’ll put it off a few days. Good thing I just have to cut the lawn this weekend.😅
  Dakazman

[dakazman]

  Sometimes the task doesn’t go as planned. While I was putting in the windscreen it cracked after 4 days of taking small steps forward going around the glass with soap solution and plastic tools, vacuum pads … With the last 2-3” to go on the lower corner I held the glass with my thumb while pulling the seal lip inwards…snap.  Why the lower corner? Going by the manual the roof lip was way to tight to put the glass lip in .  So I started over with seal on the flange all around I worked the glass from center into the right side of cars seal, while sliding the entire top in . Slowly with the vacuum pads maneuvering the glass into the position marked on the initial setting without seal .
  So Why ? after reexamining , The short story the glass stands outward from that lip without seal. Facia panel was not in place so I had plenty of flex.
  I heard some people talking about trimming the glass , that scares me. But with a broken piece in hand I’ll test that out.
  So with time on my hands I’ll get back to the clutch job and others.
Keep moving forward.

Dakazman

[TurboFource]

That stinks DMan!!!

[BDA]

Bummer!!  Do you have a spare?

[dakazman]

Bummer!!  Do you have a spare?

     No spare 🥴 I’ll be making some phone calls soon. Looking into 5.5 mm (1/4”) acrylic panels.
  I can use the cracked glass as a template.  Just a thought.
Dakazman

[TurboFource]

Try www.racingshields.com they had a Europa listing before

[dakazman]

 Turbo , nothing on their website however I’ll give them a call .
Thanks

Dakazman