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Re: Input shaft to pilot bushing alignment

To: british-cars@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Input shaft to pilot bushing alignment
From: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch X8534 Ppppp)
Date: Tue, 15 Mar 94 15:05:56 EST
> Date: Tue, 15 Mar 1994 11:54:23 -0800
> From: flarsen@uclink.berkeley.edu (Flemming Larsen)
> 
> I had the same problem the first couple of times I replaced the clutch
> in my TR6. Try putting a jack under the rear of the engine and raise it
> up slightly. The real trick is to put the jack under the engine _before_
> you pull out the transmission, and raise it just enough to keep the

I have a jack-stand under the oilpan-to-gearbox reenforcement plate. (under
the rear of the engine) I put it there to prevent the engine from stressing
out the rubber mounts. (and to keep the engine level for refitting the trans.)

> engine from dropping below 'level'. Don't worry, it's only difficult
> the first three or four times. After that you'll be able to do it on the
            ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
> first try.

OUCH! I hope I don't have to find out! :^)

> 
> -- Flemming Larsen

Thanks anyway, :)
Kevin



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