[T2] Rubber grommets and engine install

[Bob Reuter]

I use a Horrible freight low profile hyd transmission jack to hoist my 
engine in place.

manual trannys I think have to go in connected.
auto trannys I found are easier seperately.  an auto tranny is dang near 
as heavy as an engine so you are hoisting dang near 500lbs connected.

and other than that (*G(){$$ three bolts that are unobtanium that holds 
the flex plate to the torque converter it is very straight forward going 
in.

Bob
reward for torque converter bolts I only have one spare

On Mon, 24 Sep 2018, Al Brase wrote:

> I will appreciate andy deep research done on behalf of what works best for
> old fat guys. I was so pleased with my new low profile Harbor Freight
> creeper with larger wheels. Then it broke. I'm nowhere near 300 lb, but
> maybe that is static load?
> Al
>
> On Mon, Sep 24, 2018 at 12:50 PM Dave Gillingham <dave at coronado-realty.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi list:
>>
>> I am (hopefully) finishing the refresh of my 73 type 4 engine this week.
>> Some of the last details are include replacing the worn or missing rubber
>> grommets.  Anybody know of a source for grommets for a type 4 engine?
>>
>> I was looking at Grainger and some other sources.  It is probably possible
>> to get the grommets, but most come in packs of 20 or 25.
>>
>> Suggestions appreciated.
>>
>> My $.02 on reinstalling the engine and trans as a unit or separately:  If
>> you have two hydraulic jacks and are young and flexible go with the unit
>> approach.  Either way is a challenge for an old fat guy :)
>>
>> Thanks
>> --
>>
>> Dave Gillingham, Owner/Broker
>>
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>>
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>>
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