----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Dorsey" <dorpaul@negia.net>
To: "triumph list" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 7:40 PM
Subject: TR3 firewall death?
> After my correct engine block (with gearbox) mounting this past weekend, I
> was a little surprised to see the TR3 non o/d gearbox actually joins up
> with
> the engine about an inch before it passes into the passenger compartment.
> I
> don't suppose the bolts that hold the engine & gearbox also bolt to the
> firewall. Wouldn't that vibrate the old metal to death?
>
> Thanks,
> Paul Dorsey
You are correct, it doesn't bolt to the firewall. That inch is so you can
hold the nut with one finger while trying to get the bolt that holds the
strater started. :-)
Bob
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