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1) Here is how the engine looked after sitting around the garage for 5 years.

2) At some point in the car's past the original transmission mount was replaced by this custom one. Early Series I cars had a double mount arangement. Perhaps the original transmission mounts were not available and that is what drove someone to create a custom mounting bracket that used front engine mounts. Luckily it was very easy for me to obtain a correct original mount and transmission mounts.
3) The water pump had also been changed at some point. However, I will install a new one. I've never had any luck with original water pumps lasting very long.
4) This back shot of the engine shows the center engine mount.

5) The head is stamped with the correct engine number (R8214-9) per the Heritage report. The "-9" stands for 9:1 compression ratio. That is important to know when you order new pistons.

6) Here is the hydrolic clutch setup. The return spring and bracket were missing.

7) The transmission came off without much effort.

8) There appeared to be very little use on the clutch and pressure plate.

9) Grooves were worn into the flywheel. Luckily they came out when the flywheel was surfaced.

10) Besides the typical grease it appears that the rear main seal never leaked.


11) The water pump pulley is retained with 4 bolts.

12) The water pumps is held on with nuts and bolts.

13) The pulley on the harmonic balance was chipped. Luckily new ones are available. However, they are made of aluminum and need to be painted.

14) A puller hade to be used to removed the harmonic balancer. A cone shaped spacer is used to fit the harmonic balancer to the flywheel. It comes right off.


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