You could also slide the engine back in it's mounts as far as it will go. I
did this when I re-installed it after rebuilding. No problems now.
- Hugh
>
> Message text written by Ian Clough
> >I'm installing a new fan belt on my '75 TR6. I was
> under the impression that I only needed to move the
> cross-member-tubing-thingy away from the pully to slip
> off the old belt, but I found that the steering rack
> is also in the way!! Am I missing something?? Does
> the steering rack also have to be moved?? My Haynes
> manual mentions NOTHING about the rack! Damn!
> <
>
> That's been my experience. Other's have said that they have
> had no problem
> but on my car the clearence between the pulley and the rack
> is much less
> than the width of the belt.
>
> Dave
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