While installing the lower suspension arms I found the right side mounting bolt wouldn't clear the tranny. So I picked up a grade 8 bolt and a 3 inch long 1/4 inch pipe that I "machined" down to the 1/2 inch diameter that the original bolt is. I should have installed the lower right suspension arm BEFORE I mounted the engine. But now it's easier to just make my own plus now it can be removed later.
Other than that, I was able to prep and paint more parts.
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| The bolt supplied won't clear the tranny, I should have installed the lower arm before mounting the engine. No worries, I'll buy a smaller bolt and make a sleeve to slip over it. |
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| Here is the pipe before being "turned down" (one threaded end already cut off). |
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| Here I took some 1/4 inch pipe and chucked it in a drill press, (my "lathe"). |
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| Almost there. |
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| Done. |
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| Lower arm in place, sleave being inserted. |
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| Next goes in the new bolt, this time from the rear. |
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| I installed a thick washer on the right to support the nut and provide the correct amount of bushing squeeze. |
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| Complete. |
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| Calipers painted. |
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| Hubs and old backing plates painted. I may need to make new backing plates though. |
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| Painted hubs. |
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| Here is one of the new thicker Cooper S CV joints and flanges to be installed. |
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| One more picture of engine in, I still can't believe it's in there! |
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