[TR] Engine Install

[wbeech at flash.net]

<...The TR4 factory repair manual states to attach the engine and tranny
together outside of the car and then install into the car as a single
unit....>

Jim,

While I have never installed an engine w/o the tranny I have pulled and
installed the tranny a couple of times from inside the car and I have pulled
and installed the engine/tranny combo a couple of times as well.  Much
easier to get the engine/tranny together and buttoned up  before you install
it.  Sounds like you have the right tools for the job, I would also
recommend that you get the car up on blocks/stands to give you maximum
clearance under the car as the tranny comes down at angle and the engine
needs room in front for it to come to level.

Hope this helps,
Bill

-----Original Message-----
From: triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of James Henningsen
Sent: Friday, May 31, 2013 4:34 PM
To: triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: [TR] Engine Install

The TR4 factory repair manual states to attach the engine and tranny
together outside of the car and then install into the car as a single unit.
I have always seen it done engine first, block the rear of the motor to
battery tray and jack underneath and then attach tranny from inside the car.
What do you all recommend is the best way to go when all is out of the car.
The car is stripped and beginning the process of putting everything back
together.  I have an engine hoist balance so I can adjust to create proper
45 degree angle.  Just curious and thanks for everyone's patience as my
questions mount while the car goes back together.

Jim Henningsen

62 TR4

75 TR6

Ocala, FL