Re: fan belt installation

Posted by HH56 On 2016/2/13 21:54:08

Not sure what 39 has but If the motor mounts are similar to the two piece rubber sandwiched in the center under the water pump as was used thru 50 then that sagging is common and frequently a problem in accessing one of the water pump bolts. Many have had to resort to a piece of lumber positioned as close to front of oil pan the crossmember will allow and then using a floor jack to lift slightly. Alternately you can use a block of wood on either side to catch the ledge were pan bolts and then a two x four under both of those and the jack in center.

One thing to check before that procedure is make sure there are no outrigger or stabilizer brackets on either side of the block bolted to crossmemeber. Many 356 engines use the stabilizers but not sure how many others might have. Those brackets need to be loosened so the engine can lift the small amount without straining the rubber on those pieces.