Hi all,
I'm about to do a swap of a 2H engine for my HJ47 (4 speed) and I have a query on the clutch fork/thrust bearing.
I will be removing the old engine complete with bellhousing and leaving the 4 speed transmission in place. I am doing this job alone and dont really want to bring the transmission and transfer case out.
Its not clear to me how I deal with the thrust bearing and clutch fork when I install the new engine.
This is the fork and bearing as seen on the new engine..
https://i.imgur.com/xbrrzni.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/70rquRE.jpg
The thrust bearing surely has to go onto the input shaft of the transmission that's currently in the vehicle after the old engine is removed and prior to the new engine going in.. but the Clutch fork will be attached inside the bellhousing on the new engine as its installed.. what is the process to ensure the clutch fork ends up behind the thrust bearing and is retained correctly as I install the new engine into the engine bay and attach it to the existing transmission? Is there clips that hold the fork to the bearing and if so how can I possibly get these on during install?
I'm clearly a bit out of my depth but determined to learn.
With thanks.
edit... OK I've subsequently learnt there is two clips that hold the thrust bearing on the fork.. this makes sense now.
I'm about to do a swap of a 2H engine for my HJ47 (4 speed) and I have a query on the clutch fork/thrust bearing.
I will be removing the old engine complete with bellhousing and leaving the 4 speed transmission in place. I am doing this job alone and dont really want to bring the transmission and transfer case out.
Its not clear to me how I deal with the thrust bearing and clutch fork when I install the new engine.
This is the fork and bearing as seen on the new engine..
https://i.imgur.com/xbrrzni.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/70rquRE.jpg
The thrust bearing surely has to go onto the input shaft of the transmission that's currently in the vehicle after the old engine is removed and prior to the new engine going in.. but the Clutch fork will be attached inside the bellhousing on the new engine as its installed.. what is the process to ensure the clutch fork ends up behind the thrust bearing and is retained correctly as I install the new engine into the engine bay and attach it to the existing transmission? Is there clips that hold the fork to the bearing and if so how can I possibly get these on during install?
I'm clearly a bit out of my depth but determined to learn.
With thanks.
edit... OK I've subsequently learnt there is two clips that hold the thrust bearing on the fork.. this makes sense now.
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