[TR] tr3 Radiator

[Bob Labuz]

On 01/20/2014 12:20 PM, Frank Fisher wrote:
> we have a whole buddy crew here in the Temecula area. we could organize 4 to 6 guys to do the handling. but we just don't want to tempt fate, if we don't have to.
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> On Monday, January 20, 2014 8:34 AM, "wbeech at flash.net" <wbeech at flash.net> wrote:
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> Frank,
> Don't have the answer to your questions but the last time I had to pull the
> apron I ran a 2" wide strip of painter's tape on either side of the beading.
> Seems it is the tabs on the beading that want to pop out, go wild, and
> scratch the paint while both hands are engaged with the apron.
> Bill
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> Frank,

Unless your 3 is  fan-less,  I dont see how you can get the radiator 
past the fan. And I dont think you can remove the fan from its hub. 
Maybe you could remove the radiator bolts, stays and maybe tilt it 
forward in order to remove the fan. There might be enough room. I have 
no idea.

But if the bolts that secure the apron are not frozen, it only takes an 
hour or so to remove the apron.

Yes, take others advise and tape the chrome strip tabs. Loosen all 
fender bolts so you can spread the fenders a bit.
Once you loosen all bolts, pull the chrome strips up and tape them to 
the sides of the fender out of the way.

Since you have a large crew, you will have no problem lifting off the apron.

Seems to me alot easier than removing your list of items. And the cost 
of new gaskets.

Bob
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Frank Fisher
> Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 10:28 AM
> To: triumphs at autox.team.net
> Subject: [TR] tr3 Radiator
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> i know its been discussed a hundred times, but i gota ask again.
> it looks like i could remove:
> inlet and exhaust manifold
> dynamo
> water pump
> fan
> horns
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> and with a little jiggling maybe get the radiator out without removing the
> apron.
> anyone ever had any luck with this approach?
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> my buddy really does not want to remove the apron. it fits so well and we
> are scared to death of chipping paint.
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> Frank
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