Aligning Centurion engine to gearbox

[MikeV]

So I have a question for Malcom Do we know the history of Our centurion Tank? Since the B.C. Tanks is a little out on their history?

[jdmcm]

Hi Malcolm

good to see you have it installed! I am so jealous of how clean that engine bay is...our frozen clutch occured from what we think was moisture rusting the plates together, so we used a Centurion clutch hold down device (a stick) fired her up and then we used a steam cleaner to loosen the plates, worked very well. Now after we run it up to temp, especially on typical Vancouver days, we use the stick to hold the clutch down for a day or two to ensure the plates are free from moisture, so far so good, but as soon as we get brave enough to bring her inside that is the plan...

[Malcolm Towrie]

Originally Posted by MikeV

So I have a question for Malcom Do we know the history of Our centurion Tank? Since the B.C. Tanks is a little out on their history?

Mike, this is a great thread on Canadian Centurions in general and ours specifically.

Malcolm

http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ferrerid=11288

[Malcolm Towrie]

John, interesting that the steam cleaner worked so well. I would never have thought it would. Was it a large industrial type cleaner? Do you think it was just the heating effect or was it blasting dirt and debris out?

Malcolm

[Malcolm Towrie]

Another update:
The engine is back where it should be and bolted down.

The clutch linkage is connected up and the pedal travel set to spec. I realized we were missing a spring on the linkage that pulls the pedal right back up to its stop so the release bearing isn't dragging on the clutch fingers.

The fan belt tensioners are back on and the fan belts installed. The belts came in nice matched sets with the rebuilt engine, so they're 45 years old, but in great condition.

The starter's installed and connected. I gave the engine a quick test crank from the driver's push button. I was tempted to put it in gear and see if I could move the tank but common sense prevailed.

Malcolm

[Malcolm Towrie]

Update: the Centurion is running, neutral steering, and moving. Still a long way to go, but it's a big step for us!


https://youtu.be/j-oCNXBoAH8

Malcolm

[Peter Duggan]

Malcolm,

Congratulations !!! That is a major milestone, I hope that your celebration is just as memorable.

Peter

[Mike Cecil]

Excellent Malcolm: it has come a long way since I first saw it.

Mike