[TR] fan extension, fan belt, steering rack

[v6spitfireguy at cox.net]

One has to be careful here - Simply shimming the front of the engine
without regard to the rear mount can cause other problems.  There is a
factory angle to the engine, be it level or some angle.  This angle is
"suppose" to be the same as the pinion angle on the rear end so that the
U-joints have the same relative angles.  For example, if the pinion is
mounted with a 6 degree upward from level tilt, then the engine is mounted
with a 6 deg rearward down from level tilt.  If you start changing these
angles too much - and it only takes a couple of degrees, then you risk the
possibility of driveshaft vibration and early U-joint failure.  The more
angular misalignment, the greater the vibration and the shorter the
lifespan of these components -

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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.


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