[Healeys] Rear jet fouling steering column

[Michael Gladwin]

Thanks to those who responded to my question.  The foul with the  
steering column was as the result of collapsed engine mounts. Although  
they seemed fine at first look a closer inspection showed that the  
rubber reaction stops were hard down on the engine mount so that the  
little reaction stops were acting as the main engine mount.  There  
should be a clearance at that point.  Replacing the rubbers lifted the  
engine and I even have to shim the reaction mount back down to achieve  
the proper clearance.  I picked up new (quality) parts from Healey  
Surgeons, spent the afternoon in grease monkey heaven and "Bobs yer  
uncle".  Incidentally, the LH and RH engine mount plates were  
reversed, even though they are clearly marked.  I wonder how many  
others are like that out there in Healey-land.

Thanks again for the rapid feedback,
Mike
BT7
M3
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