Just out of curiosity, how come the wrenches are SAE? I would have guessed
metric, but I'm used to performance bicycles, not European cars ;-)
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Phillips" <TR6@vigoris.net>
To: "6 Pack Digest" <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 07, 2000 6:32 PM
Subject: Escutcheons and tools
> Jim and Mark
>
> First, escutcheons. The small pin is inserted into the hole between the
> escutcheon and handle. The best way I have found to install them is to
use
> a small punch partially inserted from one side to hold the assembly
> together. Then use needle nose pliers to insert the pin from the other
> side, finishing up by pushing the pin the rest of the way in, and the
punch
> out, with a screwdriver.
>
> If you use something longer than the supplied pin, the escutcheon will not
> slide over the ends of the pin to hold it in place.
>
> Second, tools. First and foremost, floor jack, unless you can afford a
> lift. A set of SAE end wrenches and assorted ratchets and sockets, nut
> drivers, screw drivers, a synchronizing tool for the carbs and the special
> tool to adjust the air fuel mixture. Unless you plan on overhauling
> engines, transmissions, differentials or rear hub assemblies, that will
> probably get you by. These cars are wonderfully simple. A long handled
> 7/16" open end wrench is handy for removing the transmission and
> differential plugs for checking levels or refilling.
>
> You might find a place to use a Whitworth wrench, but no metrics that I
know
> of. The screws on the carb dashpots (top) are posidrive, not Phillips.
>
> Have fun.
>
>
> John Phillips, Claremore, OK
> Green Country Triumphs & Jaguar Enthusiasts Club
> 76 TR6 CF51655 89 XJS Convertible
> http://www.greencountrytriumphs.com/
>
>
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