[6pack] Torqueing the Dog Bolt

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I have always found it much easier to mate the engine and tranny out of the car where I can align it all without being a contortionist.  Then I install the engine, attach the prop shaft and then add the fan extension torquing it up using the drive train as a backup.  Installing it last also leaves of about 5" off the front to snag on and crease the top of the grille opening.  

But like they say......your mileage may vary. 

Lou
 

-----Original Message-----
From: "Tomislav Marincic" <tomislav.marincic at earthlink.net>

Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:18:57 
To:"6pack" <6pack at autox.team.net>
Subject: [6pack] Torqueing the Dog Bolt


Hello

My TR6 motor is finally assembled and ready for the journey under the bonnet. I need to torque down the dog bolt (the one on the "snout") that holds the fan adaptor and harmonic damper/pulley to the crankshaft. I'm debating whether to do it now, or when the engine is in place. At the moment, the flywheel and pressure plate are on, but the starter and transmission are not.

If I wait until the powertrain is in place, I'll have to use the transmission to immobilize the engine, which doesn't appeal to me because I might damage the freshly-built tranny. If I do it now, what's the best way to immobilize the flywheel? A piece of wood or rebar against the side of the ring gear? 

Any thoughts?  

Thanks, Tom Marincic
CC55483L (O)

http://www.triumphowners.com/735
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