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Re: Key in crank

To: George Richardson <gprtech@frontiernet.net>, "erl@unix.mail.virginia.edu" <erl@unix.mail.virginia.edu>
Subject: Re: Key in crank
From: Terrence Begley <tbegley@lucent.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 10:36:15 -0400
Cc: Triumph list <triumphs@autox.team.net>
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Original-to: George Richardson <gprtech@frontiernet.net>, "erl@unix.mail.virginia.edu" <erl@unix.mail.virginia.edu>
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A big THANKS !!!

Once again, the collective wisdom comes thru for the mechanically
challenged. (yours truly) You guys are the best.

TerryB

George Richardson wrote:
> 
> It's just a press fit, although it can be rather tough to get out. It's
> semicircular on the backside. Easiest is to put a flathead screwdriver
> blade under the leading edge and try to lift it out. You can also try
> tapping on the trailing edge with a light hammer & punch to see if the
> front edge will lift up. I've done both.
> 
> Terrence Begley wrote:
> >
> > Hi guys
> >
> > I'm starting to take the front timing cover off on a TR4 engine and
> > notice a metal key in the crank for the pulley. It looks like it should
> > come out as it will score the seal on the cover if left on. Does anyone
> > know how this key is removed and re-installed?
> >
> > TIA
> > TerryB
> 
> --
> George Richardson
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