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How to remove the engine from 3c?

I am replacing the engine in a 1972 3c mk2. I have everything disconnected and the engine is loose but there is a bolt under the starter (an engine mount bolt) that I cant shove down enough or lift the engine to clear it. Do I have to remove the top of the bell housing or what do I need to do. Thanks
Brendan, May 2009
Depends on whether it is a torque drive or a conventional clutch. If its a straight clutch, you need to remove the foot plates in the cab & then remove the bell housing upper half between the engine & gearbox. Tight getting out but comes out engine side. You will need to remove exhaust manifold for space. Then you have access to the drive shaft to the gearbox which has a splined collar that will slide over the shaft when the pins are removed. Also the clutch thrust yoke shaft needs to be removed. Lift away then & you engine should come out OK. If its a torque drive, you need to disconnect the torque unit from the flywheel bolt by bolt rotating the engine for each 1. Access is through a large bolt located beside the starter on the engine bell housing. Make sure the pump & front pulley connection is disconnected before attempting to lift. Also make sure the replacement engine is a good one!! You dont want to be doing this too aften. Replace the full clutch assy. & front & rear engine seals anytime the engine is out on these. well worth the cost.......you wont regret it. Good luck.

Ian, May 2009
remove bellhousing hopes this helps

peter, May 2009
link Click here to see other fixes for 3c mk2.