does not look like a standard 2286cc diesel engine, ideally you should be willing and able to remove bits to get to chassis and clean, inspect repair, what does the bulkhead look like and A-Pillars any signs of repair under that paint
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My 20 ton press broke, so took to friends shop, his 80 ton could not do it either. Its like its fused on there. Might have to put it on a lathe is my guess. Just peel it off. I applied heat on it as well.
Edit: Friends was 50 ton press...
Hard top likely to have more vibration noise inside if no roof lining. Can be more wind noise with canvas depending on fit. Neither will be all that quiet inside at speed if standard as there is little sound deadening but both a whole lot better...
Thanks, the little jerk will be off tomorrow. I see the delivery guy closing in on my home. Ill have pictures of the tool I bought and how easily the little twirp slides off with the right tool. (wether permitting) lol
The modern way is to not bother with the T seals and just use RTV high temp silicon.
On the you tube have a look at " Britannica restorations Fitting the crank" about half way through video.
id go engine first then use crane to manoeuvre gearbox into position use some threaded guides on bellhousing to locate and if it don’t go in turn gearbox shaft or crank to align splines, was a right sod putting new engine in to gearbox ended up...