WC clutch swap is a piece of p#ss as it only needs front engine cover removal , it is the alternator which is a pain as it is on the back of the motor
Operation engine swap.
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No different to doing a clutch on a hex or TC
Good for you mate. Looking forward to the updates.
ReGenesis
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Would pay to get the frame powder coated/galvanised while it’s apart.
You WILL get corrosion
You WILL get corrosion
What?.. so you are saying the clutch on a Hex and TC are on the front of the engine?.. look again..
scottpa
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What?.. so you are saying the clutch on a Hex and TC are on the front of the engine?.. look again..
I think what is meant here is WC alternator replacement = Hex/TC clutch replacement in terms of effort, both being at the back of the engine.
What?.. so you are saying the clutch on a Hex and TC are on the front of the engine?.. look again..
You Plum,
the Rear! Hexhead & TC - Clutch at rear, Alternator at front - Subframe & gearbox off to change clutch
New wethead Clutch at front, Alternator at rear Subframe & gearbox off to change Alternator
Indeed, what you gain with the clutch at the front, you loose with the alternator being at the rear
agreed - this is a good opportunity to check it over and even if it just ends up rubbed down and touched up to remove any corrosion spots, then cover in ACF50.
you will rarely get access like this again (assuming all goes well with the engine transplant!)
subscribed and looking forward to this thread!
I knew I was right but couldn't be arsed to correct him !
You Plum,
Hexhead & TC - Clutch at rear, Alternator at front - Subframe & gearbox off to change clutch
New wethead Clutch at front, Alternator at rear Subframe & gearbox off to change Alternator
LOL... let's hope we don't have to change as many Alternators as you might Clutches Then
Nope, just bung it straight in !!
It is a Solo. Has a hand winch to lift it. You can also get them with an electric winch but the hand winch is light work so no need for electric.
Nice and light and compact to store when not in use.
I have rigged up an overhead winch for engine manoeuvring.
Nice and light and compact to store when not in use.
I have rigged up an overhead winch for engine manoeuvring.
That white board is surprisingly light of 'to do items'.....
Does anyone know if there is a static way of checking the alternator on the engine before it goes in?
No reason to think there will be any issues.
Multimeter testing etc?
There must be a coil resistance check and a check to earth, but not sure what it is. Just check all banks are the same? are they 3 phase?.. last one I did was on a CX500 and that was... all very interesting. That was an engine out job also....
Sure someone will know.
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