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Re: [TR] Installing engine in TR2/3

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Subject: Re: [TR] Installing engine in TR2/3
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2009 16:34:26 -0700
> Approaching the engine installation stage on my long TR2 resto and
> wondering if installing engine/trans/od as a unit makes more sense
> than mating trans to engine in the car. 

IMO, YES!

For paint protection, I might be tempted to wrap the whole thing in bubble
wrap during the process.  Probably best to leave the manifolds off, too.

You need some way to tilt the engine/trans during the process.  I have been
known to "make do" with just a length of chain through the hook on the
hoist, and a big tapered drift to lever the chain through the hook as needed
(and lock it in place).  But I used something similar to this
http://tinyurl.com/lcc4jp
last time, and it was somewhat easier that way.  Just don't forget that the
crank needs to go on the end away from the hoist <G>

Randall
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