I second both suggestions. No real reason to disassemble the slave cylinder
and I've found many uses for my engine lift. I've used it to put large
sections of trees on my car trailer following hurricanes and I've used it to
lift LBCs onto the same trailer from several farmer's fields. I just put
the lift together on the back of the trailer, lifted the LBC and backed the
trailer under it. Did the same with the neighbors old boat trailer and took
it to the dump for him. I haven't used a folding one, just the break down
type like the one in the link, and found it easily stowes under my bench.
Having smaller pieces makes it easier to move around and put together where
I need it. I would also recommend getting a load leveler for the hoist.
Easily gets the right angle of the engine to pull and reinstall. A real
help if you are working alone.
Pete
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Randall
Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 1:23 PM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: TR3A pulling an engine
> Thanks all. I don't have the manual in front of me but I glanced
> at it quickly yesterday a few hours before sending the
> query and I stopped reading after it said remove the 9 bolts
> around the bell housing.
I don't see that in the procedure on B28/29 in the factory workshop manual.
Sounds like the one you're reading does have you separating the engine and
transmission in the car.
However, I do note something else that might be helpful : The book says to
drain and disconnect the clutch slave. However, unless you plan to work on
the hydraulics, IMO it's preferable to undo the bracket and pushrod, and
leave the slave attached to the car, so the hydraulic system can remain
sealed. The slave is light enough that it can just be left to hang on the
line, IMO.
> I've had the gearbox out twice in the past and this sounds easier
> (once I rent a lift).
Just a thought, you might consider buying one instead. They're pretty cheap
now. And the one I bought, although "non-folding", is quite easy to
disassemble and store flat against a wall. It actually stores that way in
quite a bit less space than the "folding" ones do.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=7620
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