[TR] fan extension, fan belt, steering rack

[Guy D. Huggins]

Jeremy,

Since I started this thread, I'll the first to weigh in..

I am using brand-new TR-4 styled (the rounds ones) motor mounts.
Even with these, the groove fan extension is still super-close to the rack.

After hearing from several listers that the factory used to shim the mounts
safely,
I've decided to do the same.  I am getting several "C"-washer to slip
between the top of
the mounts, and the bottom of the engine plate.  My plan is to add enough to
get the space
Needed to slip the fan belt in/out.

Right now I'm eyeballing part CW-110 from idsmachine.com

-----Original Message-----
From: triumphs-bounces+guy=genfiniti.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces+guy=genfiniti.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Jeremy Kinney
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 12:15 PM
To: triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: [TR] fan extension, fan belt, steering rack

I have been reading the messages about the 4A extension with great interest.

  My fan belt started to disintegrate Sunday evening and I noticed the
groove in the fan belt extension during my preparations to replace the belt.

  I slide a piece of paper between the extension and the steering rack and
it was a tight fit.  DOD (Dear Old Dad) suggested that the motor mounts were
bad and needed to be replaced.

What I think I am going to do is go with the TR4 motor mounts to get the
extra clearance without fooling with shims for starters.  They are cheaper
than the 4A mounts as well.

Does anyone have any thoughts on using a grooved fan belt?  Moss says it is
a "superior" replacement.  I have a stock smooth belt from TRF and that type
lasted 90K.

Thanks,
Jeremy
'66 TR4A

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