I can't tell by looking at the bently but is it possible that the clutch disk is wrong side out causing your problem?

Joe
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Zoltan 
  To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
  Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2001 2:58 PM
  Subject: Engine won't go in

  I am trying for two days now and for some reason it just would not go in to fit the transmission.  
  I did this many times, and it is a few minutes job normally.
  This time there is no luck.  
  I use a centering tool.
  I even measure it around with a caliper.
  I use the same clutch plate that was on before.
  Nothing is obstructing in the pilot bearing hole.
  The two bodies are lined up well.
  I wiggle, turn, push, curse, sweat, hope, nothing...
   
  What can be the hold up?
  Zoltan

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