How do I align clutch fork?
 

So I have the new (to me) engine on the pile of 2x4's trying to install the tranny (by myself, because I don't know any other P-car people in central Ohio).

Anyway I got to the point of realizing that the clutch fork needs some "guidance" and during the wiggling I knocked the motor off the blocks and gave-up and am now looking for tips.

It seemed that the clutch arm was getting caught on the oil line that runs under the flywheel, Do I have to remove the arm to get the fork to install propoerly?

Any tips on how to pick up the motor from the floor solo? My wife is enthisatic but not so strong and my six year old just doesn't quite cut it.

Any advice on clutch fork alignment would be great.

Thanks

Mike

Remove the clutch arm... Best way to do it... THen you can align the clutch fork through the top hole with a long screwdriver and a flashlight as you push the engine in.

Re: How do I align clutch fork?
 

Don't try and do this your self; it's not worth a crushed finger or a life time with a ruined back. Enlist the help of three or more other big people. They don't need to know anything about a Porsche; just show them where to lift. Or rent, buy or borrow a engine hoist. We use "T" load spreader under the crane to pluck the engine off the engine stand and put it on the floor jack. The two rear engine mount points and the engine stand head are the lifting attachment points. After the the engine is on the floor jack we block it up on either side under the cam towers with wood blocks to increase the stability. Then the engine stand head is removed and the rear main seal (if it is to be replaced), flywheel and clutch parts installed. A torque reaction bar is used with fasteners in the edge of the flywheel while the flywheel bolts are being tightened. The transmission with the clutch shaft arm removed (mark the arm's position on the shaft with a black "Sharpie" marker so you get it back on correctly) is them slung from the crane and brought up to the engine and mated. Two people can move the transmission in by hand and block it up while mating it but it is much easier to do it slung from the floor crane. Cheers, Jim

Mike I too tend to work alone on my car and enlisting help is not always easy. I recommend you go out and buy an engine hoist. They really are not that expensive ($150 for one that has legs that fold up) and are invaluable if you are going to work on and move the engine by yourself. I would also recommend getting the ATV jack that Sears has on sale quite often for $88.00. Last thing is a furniture dolly ($15.00) for moving the engine and tranny around the shop.

What's above the ceiling in your garage?
If you can get to it all you need ia a 4X4 about 12' long to span across the trusses. Get some chain and a come along at the home center and you have a hoist for 40-50 bucks.

Will your ceiling hold it? I don't know. My garage ceiling has 2X6 trusses and was built for light storage in the attic.

I have not only lifted my SC engine this way but alsi the 5.7 V8 out of my boat with the cast iron exhaust manifolds on in.

The Porsche engine is realitivly light.


Once in the air get the ATV jack with a piece of lpywood on top and you have a cart to work on your engine as well.

Make sure you stab both fingers of the clutch fork and not just the top one. Don't ask me how I know this.
jc930