[TR] Engine Install

[Alex&Janet Thomson]

Jim - I installed an engine/transmission combination into our TR6 using a
tractor loader as the hoist. I'm not saying I would recommend it to others,
but that's what we had at the time. Definitely a little hairy when
attempting to achieve the proper angle, etc., but it worked for us. I think
I would prefer working with the transmission mounting block rather than
guiding the input shaft to the pilot bushing, etc. Also, you have a lot more
leverage when grabbing onto the transmission tail as opposed to the rear of
the engine block. Good luck.

Alex Thomson

-----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 5:34 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  

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