[TR] Lessons learned: A-type OD and gearbox assembly tips

[J.C. Hassall]

Ed Woods wrote:
> Jim,
> 
> Good method.
> 
> Also: A trial fit w/o the springs will check the spline alignment. The 
> o/d should go all the way "home". Then raise it just enough to insert 
> the 8 springs. I use two deep well sockets to support the o/d unit while 
> I insert the springs.
> 
> Ed

Ed, great idea, that method should be very easy to use.  Where were you 
when I was flogging the thing into submission?  :-)

I'm posting this to the TR List so it'll help other folks.  My sole 
concern with your method is damage to the pump (which is what got me 
into my predicament in the first place).  As long as the OD is eased 
onto the mainshaft and not allowed to fully seat (IOW, leave between 0.3 
- 0.4 inches flanges gap), the pump should be fine.  Don't ask me how 
much a new pump costs.  :-/

Jim


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J.C. Hassall
Blacksburg  VA
64 TR4 in autox preparation
95% finished, 90% to go