At 13:45 +1100 4/1/98, Linda Long (IM) wrote:
>Andy,
>I replaced the gasket on my TR6's Timing cover several years ago. That
>extension bolt is right hand (normal) treaded so keep on tugging. Mine
>was a real bear to get off also. I forget the size but I had to borrow
>a neighbor's box end wrench 'cause I don't have a set that goes that
>large. BTW the extension is held to the crankshaft pulley by two ( I
>believe) locating dowels. So you'll have to give the extension a couple
>of gentle taps after you finally get the big old bolt out.
>
>bye for now
>
>Tom Long
>
>64TR4
>68TR250
>76TR6
>
>>
>>
>>I'm starting to disassemble the TR6's engine, just to be sure, is the fan
>>extension bolt right hand thread (normal)? It's being a bear and I don't
>>want
>>to spend all my time tightening it if it's reversed.
>>
>>Thanks
>>Andy
>>
A dumb question: is the fan extension still needed if the mechanical fan
has been removed? It looks to me as if the fan extension also secures the
pulley.
Trevor Jordan
74 TR6 CF29281U
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