[TR] Fan Extension and Steering Rack Proximity - A

[CarlSereda at aol.com]

The TR4-A's square 'fail-safe' motor mounts are definitely shorter than the 
round TR4 style - and that's probably the reason why you have no fan belt space 
on your 4A.
I would add big flat washers to new TR4-A mounts, or switch to the taller 
round TR4 motor mounts to get the 1/2" space needed for changing belts.. (or jack 
up your motor a little to change belts - not easy to do on the side of the 
road)
It is important to know too that the TR4-A 'cone style' rear hood supports 
allow deeper travel than the TR4 style 'flat rubber' supports when 
'drop-closing' your hood, ie;  TR4-A owners risk smacking their hood on the thermostat 
housing - for an ugly dimple - not a problem on TR4s. To remedy this hood dimpling 
problem the factory glued a pad to the underside of the hood right above the 
thermostat housing on TR4-As.
Regards,
Carl
'63 TR4 since '74

> I recently got the fan extension added to the engine.
> It rotates without any grinding sounds, but the paint is 
> uncomfortably rubbing off on the steering rack.
>  
> How much space should be between these two surfaces?

Should be enough to pass a fan belt through there.

> If I don't have enough, is it safe to add washers to the 
> front engine mounts to raise the height?
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