Sounds like the consensus is to have them assembled together. That
certainly works easiest in a TR-4.
It may even be easier in a TR-3 with the front apron off... (It's my
understanding that you need to have the front apron off to remove /
install the engine in the 3.)
Here's pictures of me installing the motor in my TR-4 - may give you
some idea of the sequence.
http://www.tonydrews.com/2008-9Rebuild/2008-9_Rebuild-Engine_Installation.htm
- Tony Drews
At 05:53 PM 8/9/2009, Angelo Graham wrote:
>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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