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Re: [TR] Installing engine in TR2/3

To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>, "Angelo Graham" <agraham@execulink.com>
Subject: Re: [TR] Installing engine in TR2/3
From: "spook01" <spook01@comcast.net>
Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2009 19:10:25 -0500
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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