[Healeys] Rear engine mountings

[Bob Spidell]

re: "If I undo those nuts, will I  ever line it all up again?"

Not if you have the transmission cover off.

One thing to consider is to replace the tie rod bushings--parts# 23 & 
34--with urethane ones.  They get oil soaked and deteriorate pretty quickly.

Bob

On 1/21/2019 1:57 AM, simon.lachlan at alexarevel.plus.com wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> See attached.
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> I’ve replaced the big engine mountings in the engine bay. Horrible job.
>
> I’ll replace all the tie-rod rubber before replacing it. Easy enough.
>
> But I’ve not got round to the other bits, parts 24 & 27. Easy to 
> access at first glance. Is there any hidden snag? If I undo those 
> nuts, will I  ever line it all up again?
>
> I can see that the engine and gearbox might want to sag down a couple 
> of inches onto the cross bar, no great problem. But will the whole 
> thing have some inherent tendency to get out of line and stay out of 
> line? ie, are there any hidden snags? Any necessary precautions?
>
> Thanks
>
> Simon
>
>
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