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jjjjack Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2014 8:07 am Post subject: |
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At this point I am so distracted by staring at my firetruck, the porsche will be hybernating for a bit. |
I understand how you feel. I'm engrossed in my new, to me, '59. It's hard enough to remember to drive the Porsche weekly, much less do the kind of work you need/want to do to your Continental. _________________ Jack Stenner
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James Davies Samba Member
Joined: September 24, 2013 Posts: 141 Location: Baltimore, USA
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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 2:51 pm Post subject: |
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I am puzzled about the windshield wipers. It
seems odd that when they rotate to the left, half
the wiper leaves the window. At the center bent half.
Is this correct?
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Yes, this is correct. Opposing wipers were used up through through coupe 52029, which was about the end of April 1954. From 52030 onward, wipers were parallel with articulated blades that were supposed to follow the shape of the windshield, even the bend. Sometimes they didn't. This was a cost saving measure so as to not need separate R and L wiper arms/blades. Parallel wipers use the same arms and are not handed.
This is outlined in pages 330-337 in the 1955 parts book, and in 356 Registry Magazine vol 12#1 pg10. In fact, the Registry article gives a complete history of pre-A wiper development. Fascinating stuff. *cough* |
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water guy Samba Member
Joined: January 25, 2008 Posts: 463 Location: Puyallup Washington
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Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 4:41 pm Post subject: |
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So I have kind of an odd question. I removed my engine to install a new clutch. Everything went fine. Now I just cannot get the engine back in the car. I have done every combination of push poll tilt and twirl that I can think of! My question is can I pull the heater boxes off, install the engine and put them back on? Is there room to install the heater boxes with the engine bolted up?
Thanks for any replies or criticism.... _________________ '55 Porsche Continental
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Jacks Samba Member
Joined: July 15, 2006 Posts: 2344 Location: San Clemente, Ca.
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Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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The upper through bolt on the transmission mount, that goes through the bell housing, must have the bolt head inside the bell housing, and the nut/washer on the outside. _________________ Jack Staggs
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MMW Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 6:26 pm Post subject: |
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Last time I installed my engine I couldn't get it in. I had installed a new seal on the tin that goes against the firewall. Believe it or not this was the issue. I put the old one back on & it went in.
You did use a line up tool when tightening the clutch & pressure plate?
I'm sorry I don't have an answer about the heater boxes. _________________ Mic
1959 356 coupe
Missing the original engine 72488
Update - third pc. found!
Now just need the case halves.
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Jacks Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 6:37 pm Post subject: |
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Good one, Mic. He didn't say what else he did besides the clutch. Was the pp balanced to the fly wheel? That's a crap shoot if not. _________________ Jack Staggs
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water guy Samba Member
Joined: January 25, 2008 Posts: 463 Location: Puyallup Washington
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Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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Maybe my post did not make sense so I will try to say it in a different way. I have the car on jackstands up in the air. I have the engine sitting on my floor jack under the car in the engine compartment. When I raise the engine up the front end of the heater boxes hit the axle tubes. If I rock the engine towards the back of the car and continue raising it to get over the axle tubes the generator hits the back end of the engine compartment. I just can't get the engine up so I can push it onto the spline of the transmission. It was a sunny day and I was not drinking today!! So I am just baffled _________________ '55 Porsche Continental
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water guy Samba Member
Joined: January 25, 2008 Posts: 463 Location: Puyallup Washington
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Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 7:16 pm Post subject: |
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Do these heater boxes look correct for a 1955 Continental? They seem to be original but boy they are a bitch to get in the car!! _________________ '55 Porsche Continental
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Jacks Samba Member
Joined: July 15, 2006 Posts: 2344 Location: San Clemente, Ca.
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Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 7:20 pm Post subject: |
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Raise the jack stands another notch so that the rear tires are 6 to8 " off of the ground. Jack the engine up slightly so that you can tilt the muffler end of the engine more towards the ground, enough to clear the heater tubes over the axle. Push the engine to the front of the car, while raising the engine. It has to go in and be raised on a zig-zag motion. Don't try to install the engine with the upper muffler shroud or dipstick in place. Please don't take any offense, but if you are having trouble with this rudimentary procedure, you may be in over your head with this. Very expensive repairs can be the result if proper procedures are not followed.
Best to you
J _________________ Jack Staggs
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Jacks Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 7:25 pm Post subject: |
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I don't understand all of those beams/blocks of wood _________________ Jack Staggs
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water guy Samba Member
Joined: January 25, 2008 Posts: 463 Location: Puyallup Washington
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Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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I've installed and removed many engines from my Volkswagen bugs over the years. I put a 36 horse Okrasa motor in my 60 without even a scratch. This is just a little bit different... There is no offense I just feel stupid right now.
Those blocks of wood are there because my little boy was playing with hot wheels on them. He was just hanging out enjoying my frustration! _________________ '55 Porsche Continental
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water guy Samba Member
Joined: January 25, 2008 Posts: 463 Location: Puyallup Washington
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Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2014 9:42 am Post subject: |
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Funny.... with a clear mind it only took about six minutes to put the engine back in.
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water guy Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 8:40 pm Post subject: |
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I have looked over my tech manuals, but I am stumped.
So here goes...
Got my motor back in, everything hooked up and cleaned up.
I can only shift into second and fourth. Which is strange because I never touched or did anything with the linkage. I have tried everything, but I do not want to force anything.
Has anyone ever had this issue.
Any constructive advise would be appreciated. _________________ '55 Porsche Continental
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Jacks Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 11:15 pm Post subject: |
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Where did you place the jack under the car when you raised it up for the engine r&r? _________________ Jack Staggs
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water guy Samba Member
Joined: January 25, 2008 Posts: 463 Location: Puyallup Washington
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Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 8:29 am Post subject: |
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From the transmission cradle on the engine end of the tranny. Didn't think I could hurt anything since it is bolted to the body and solid.. _________________ '55 Porsche Continental
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water guy Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 8:44 pm Post subject: |
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Well it seems that the previous owner liked to use nails instead of cotter pins. The nailhead was dragging on the tunnel and getting caught on a seam. I removed the other three nails and installed Cotter pins. At least it didn't happen at a traffic light. _________________ '55 Porsche Continental
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Jacks Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 1:11 am Post subject: |
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water guy Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2014 9:08 pm Post subject: |
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Got the car back on the road, and a coat of wax on it.
I think she's happy to be moving again!
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jjjjack Samba Member
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water guy Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 6:48 pm Post subject: |
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Any thoughts about me running another fuel filter under the car where there is that small section of rubber hose between the engine and the line coming out of the tunnel of the car.... _________________ '55 Porsche Continental
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