[TR] Installing wiper rack and wheelboxes

[Andrew Uprichard]

Carl:

Having done the work on a TR3 as well as a TR250 (presumably similar to the
TR6), I remember the TR3 being somewhat easier - although I made the
installation of the wiper mechanisms job #1 after the cars were painted and
so was not encumbered with any other clutter.

My advice is (a) do it in stages (driver's side, then passenger, then affix
the motor), (b) easier with demisters out, (c)I would have thought the
optimal length for the curved piece is the one that fits best (trial and
error).

I have several pics from when I did this on my 3 if you want to email me
off-list.

Good luck !

Andrew Uprichard

-----Original Message-----
From: triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Labuz
Sent: Monday, December 05, 2011 2:59 PM
To: cfmtr3a at verizon.net
Cc: triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] Installing wiper rack and wheelboxes

Carl,

It has been so long since I did the 3 I cant remember but on the 4 and 
6, you cannot put it all together first and then install it.

On the 4 and 6 you have to do it by sections working with the inspection 
covers off to gain access to both wheel boxes. Real PITA on both 4 and 
6. Messy since everything is greased. Lots of colorful language was 
heard in the garage during installation.

No measurements available sorry.

Bob

On 12/05/2011 01:25 PM, Carl TR wrote:
> Project is moving along - slowly oh so slowly..
>
> What is the best way to install the Wiper Rack and Wheel boxes on a TR3A?
> Are there any BTDT issues.
>
> 1)	Put it all together first (including grease), or
> 2)	Install in sections. - Install the tubing and boxes then the rack
> (Grease as I go)
> 3)	Demister vents installed or out (they are in but if it will make it
> a lot easier - not a biggie to take them back out).
> 4)	I have the tubing from several - There are slight variations in the
> lengths.  I can figure out the center and short end but does anyone have
the
> measurement for the curved one - from wiper motor connection to the box?
>
> Thanks
> Carl


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