Is there an easy way to get it back onto the engine block ? any tips ? hints?

(I was bleeding the clutch, undid the engine steady rod at the engine, so I could get to the bleed nipple)

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-- Simon // VMCI Member 2674 --

I assume it's a remote change, and won't rock enough.
Undo the 4 bolts about 2 or 3 turns where the remote extension bolts onto the box.
Fit the steady and retighten.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

It's a PITA, just hang in there

I lost count of how many times I tried to start it when I last pulled it off (and I have nolethane bushes).

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"In two years time your car will be like a lady's clothes, out of date, my car will still be in fashion when I am dead" - Sir Alec speaking to Pininfarina

hmm, u could try a quick clamp around the other way as a spreader, one end on the fire wall/ pedal box area and one on the head...
Not sure if it would work but its worth a try

Thanks.

I greatly appreciate the help.

It doesn't have enough rock, so will try the 4 bolts for the remote and see how that goes.

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-- Simon // VMCI Member 2674 --

block of wood and a jack under the GB. move the motor to the position you need. Tighten steady up and remove jack(very important, don't laugh it has been done before! )
Cheers
Aaron

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aaron ... use the jack as a spreader to move the engine forward ?

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-- Simon // VMCI Member 2674 --

no, just to lift the back of the motor - thereby tilting it forward

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did I tell you that I won a trophy?

Thanks Simon.

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