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Re: [TR] 4A engine question

To: Jim Henningsen <trguy75@gmail.com> definitions=2021-02-07_08:2021-02-05, 2021-02-07 signatures=0 malwarescore=0 phishscore=0 bulkscore=0 spamscore=0 clxscore=1011 mlxscore=0 mlxlogscore=999 adultscore=0 classifier=spam adjust=0 reason=mlx scancount=1 engine=8.0.1-2006250000 definitions=main-2102070120
Subject: Re: [TR] 4A engine question
From: Darrell Walker <darrellw360@mac.com>
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2021 08:50:28 -0800
Cc: TR3 Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
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That does seem fairly small.  My car also had signs of rubbing.  There are 
shims available to get a bit more lift.  I do know that the stock clearance 
isnâ??t enough to get the fan belt off, so that at least gives you an upper 
target.

-Darrell

> On Feb 7, 2021, at 8:26 AM, Jim Henningsen <trguy75@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> How much clearance should there be between the steering rack and the front
> fan crank extension?  On my recently acquired 67 4A, I have visible wear on
> the crank extension from rubbing the steering rack.  I replaced both engine
> mounts that needed to be changed with new round ones.  The car had a
> rectangular one and a round one on the other side.  Go figure.  I now have
> only .010 inch space between the rack and extension.  I suppose any amount
> is good, but that seems small.  Thoughts?  
> Thanks,
> Jim Henningsen
> Ocala FL
> 34471
> 
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