94 XP motor replacement questions

[stumpy]

I just purchased a new SBT motor and was going over the replacement instructions. Seems pretty cut and dry. I have a couple of questions, though.

1) It says you have to remove the pump.. Is it removed in order to get the shaft out of the PTO or can you just slide the engine forward and not remove it?

2) Aligning the engine.. Is there a way to align the engine properly without taking it to a shop? If not, then how far should I go into installation before I have the engine aligned.

Thanks, you guys are great.

[Bryan Glynn]

You can remove the engine without removing the pump, but the pump has to come off for alignment. No you cannot do it at home.

[stumpy]

That sums it up, thanks.

[stumpy]

Well, I'm into the disassembly and I am having a hard time with one of the exhaust manifold bolts. Any tricks of the trade?
I have not tried an impact yet as I do not want to damage the motor, but I can't get the bolt to budge. [img]/graemlins/angryfire.gif[/img]
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[Bryan Glynn]

If you are trying to use a allen wrnch, ditch it for a quality allen socket - you need the leverage of a wrench.

[stumpy]

I AM using an allen socket. I just don't want to break anything. Should I just keep torqueing?

[Bryan Glynn]

Put some heat on it, let it cool a bit then try again. Penetrating fluid after heat won't hurt either. You may want to really saturate it with penetrating fluid and let it sit overnight.

[stumpy]

OK, I saturated it with penetrating fluid AND used heat. This thing won't come off. The allen head is now starting to round off. Last thing would be to break it.... Can SBT repair the threads on a cylinder or would I be buying a new cylinder. A new cylinder is much cheaper than a new exhaust manifold, I think.
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[Bryan Glynn]

We can repair the threads cheaply, yes.

[stumpy]

I have good news and bad news. The good news is I got the last bolt off. The bad news is, half of it is still in the cylinder. The bolt broke off with about 1/2 inch sticking out of the cylinder. What, if anything, will this cost me on my core charge. Hey, I didn't break anything that goes back!!!

Also, I am having problems getting the PTO coupler off. I am using a 24 inch chain wrench with breaker bar. It will not budge. Does it come off counter clockwise like any other bolt, or am I torqueing in the wrong direction?

[Bryan Glynn]

Try to get some lock-pliers on the bolt and pull it out - if you can't don't worry about it - as long as the block is not damage we don't charge. You will need a new bolt form your dealer however, we don't stock them.

The PTO comes off standard thread. Use more leverage and heat.

[Scott D]

I would agree that SBT can repair threads cheaply & when you get your new motor it will probably have some of those cheaply repair threads. I just hope the cheaply repaired threads hold up.

[Bryan Glynn]

Well then I guess you never use helicoil kits, and always replace components, spending hundreds of your customer's dollars everytime. Good for you. We do it right and repair when possible.

[stumpy]

I have a question about rotary valves. I thought my 94 XP used a 147 degree valve. The shop that I go to says the XPI for that year uses a 147 and the XP uses a 159. Which one should I get?

[stumpy]

Also, I need to repaint the exhaust manifold and intake manifold/rotary cover. Is there a special paint or can I just use your basic high temp paint?