1929 Chevrolet International - 4 Door Sedan Project by BearsFan315

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last night got motivated and decided to transfer the engine from the engine stand to by building stand. this stand i built a while back for building this engine along with the transmission and associated parts. also the stand i use when i pull the driveline from the car. holds it all and supports it nicely. i put it on a large Harbor Freight furniture dolly so i can roll it around, spin it, etc. plus i use my stool and roll around. Stand has a transmission support that i drop in when i bolt on the transmission to support the cantilever load.

Engine Stand with Transmission Support in place

first thing was to install a new transmission pilot bushing. cleaned out the hole, put a light coat of grease on the new bushing, and then lined & squared it up and gently pressed it in. went in nice and easy. used a 9/16 deep well socket to ensure it was properly and fully seated

next up was to install the cast transmission/engine support housing. 

this bolts on to the back of the engine and serves as the 2 rear mounting points for the driveline. 

the transmission bolts on to this and is basically cantilevered.

next up was the flywheel

this is one heavy beast, trying to hold it in place, line up the pin with the hole, and then seat it on the end of hte crankshaft so that you can get a screw started.

got it done and it is one and secured !!

next is hte fun part, installing the clutch (New C&P Automotive/Billy Possum) and the pressure plate. luckily Chevrolet used a standard spline clutch for so long that you can pick up a clutch alignment tool for a few dollars from almost any parts store, i just happen to have one on hand from a previous installation. this tool helps line up and center your clutch plate. with out it you will have a fun time when you go to install the transmission and line up everything to get the transmission shaft all the way into the pilot bushing.

it is fun enough trying to line up the pressure plate, which is no lightweight. have to hold it up and line up the key seats and make sure that the bolt holes line up as well. 3 options, and usually is the third one that lines everything up.

once lined up install a few screws to hold it in place, then install the remaining, then torque them all down. granted the clutch disc typically will not moved since it is pressed into place, i like to leave the clutch tool in place till i go to put on the transmission. 

well got the transmission mounted and secured last night. all set up and pretty close to installing in the car. will do most of the bolt-ons once it is in the car, easier and less things in the way when installing.

10-15-2021

been waiting for my Manifolds to come back from the machine shop, when I had them machine the mounting surfaces, they did not take them apart and machine the mating surfaces, so I dropped it off to get done. want to make sure all mating surfaces are flat so that I get a good gasket surface for sealing !!

I dropped them off 2 1/2 weeks ago on a Wednesday and was told they would be ready by Friday, then by Wednesday, then by Friday, etc... finally called them Wednesday and was given a promise by Friday, I chuckled. Then this morning around 930 got a call they were done and come pick them up.

engine is ready to go in but need a solid day clear on my schedule to drop it in, as I have to roll the car out, then set up the engine hoist and engine, roll car partially back in the garage, and then drop it in, and then dance once again to get the car back in the garage. garage is not deep enough to get it done with everything in the garage.

10-20-2021

Got the engine and transmission ready to go back in.

before i put it back in, is there anything else that i should check, replace, do before hand ??

Engine has been completely machined and rebuilt .030" over,. new pistons, rings, cam reground, crank straight and ground, new babbitt all around, all mating surfaces machined (manifolds, head, block, etc...)

Transmission rebuilt with kit, new shafts, gears inspected, new bearings, new replacement front cover with seal.
U-Joint rebuilt and greased
New O-ring & washers in the Mushroom Housing
Flywheel & Pressure Plate resurfaced

Fuel Tank was cleaned out 

Rear Differential, Inspected and new Gear Oil installed

New Brake Linings on all 6 brakes (4 driving, 2 parking)
cross shaft rebuilt and lubed up 

New wiring harness installed