I think you will have more success putting them in together. I have used
cardboard along with some helpers to carefully guide it into position in
order to install the units without damaging paint, etc..
In this case, patience is a true virtue.
Best,
Ray
----- Original Message -----
From: "Angelo Graham" <agraham@execulink.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 5:53 PM
Subject: [TR] Installing engine in TR2/3
> Hello Listers:
> 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. The engine compartment is freshly
> painted, so some anxiety around clearances, etc. Have got the steering
> cross-shaft out, so have a bit more clearance from the front.
> Any advice from past experiences? Engine and trans came out separately,
> but that operation is usually easier with old paint in engine compartment.
> Thanks for any help with this.
> Angelo Graham
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