OK, I finally got some Stude time today. When we put the engine back in, we accidentally trapped the exhaust headpipe between the tie rod and the pan (as seen below).

So I hooked up the hoist and lifted the engine a little bit today, and the pipe was freed. Problem is, when the passenger's side engine mount stud slipped out of the frame mount, the engine went toward the rear of the car. I tried to get it back in with a little "persuasion" between the firewall and the head, but no go.

Here's what I'm looking at right now. What do I need to do to get the engine forward enough for the isolator stud to drop into the frame mount? Do I need to loosen up the trans x-member bolts and wiggle stuff around? Help! I'm so close I can taste it!!!
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Clark in San Diego
'63 F2/Lark Standard
http://studeblogger.blogspot.com
www.studebakersandiego.com

So I hooked up the hoist and lifted the engine a little bit today, and the pipe was freed. Problem is, when the passenger's side engine mount stud slipped out of the frame mount, the engine went toward the rear of the car. I tried to get it back in with a little "persuasion" between the firewall and the head, but no go.

Here's what I'm looking at right now. What do I need to do to get the engine forward enough for the isolator stud to drop into the frame mount? Do I need to loosen up the trans x-member bolts and wiggle stuff around? Help! I'm so close I can taste it!!!
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Clark in San Diego
'63 F2/Lark Standard
http://studeblogger.blogspot.com
www.studebakersandiego.com
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