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Re: [Healeys] Rear engine mountings

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Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear engine mountings
From: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2019 07:54:15 -0800
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re: "If I undo those nuts, will I  ever line it all up again?"

Not if you have the transmission cover off.

One thing to consider is to replace the tie rod bushings--parts# 23 & 
34--with urethane ones.  They get oil soaked and deteriorate pretty quickly.

Bob

On 1/21/2019 1:57 AM, simon.lachlan@alexarevel.plus.com wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> See attached.
>
> I?ve replaced the big engine mountings in the engine bay. Horrible job.
>
> I?ll replace all the tie-rod rubber before replacing it. Easy enough.
>
> But I?ve not got round to the other bits, parts 24 & 27. Easy to 
> access at first glance. Is there any hidden snag? If I undo those 
> nuts, will I  ever line it all up again?
>
> I can see that the engine and gearbox might want to sag down a couple 
> of inches onto the cross bar, no great problem. But will the whole 
> thing have some inherent tendency to get out of line and stay out of 
> line? ie, are there any hidden snags? Any necessary precautions?
>
> Thanks
>
> Simon
>
>

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    <p>Not if you have the transmission cover off.</p>
    <p>One thing to consider is to replace the tie rod bushings--parts#
      23 &amp; 34--with urethane ones.  They get oil soaked and
      deteriorate pretty quickly.</p>
    <p>Bob<br>
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        <p class="MsoNormal">I?ll replace all the tie-rod rubber before
          replacing it. Easy enough.<o:p></o:p></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal">But I?ve not got round to the other bits,
          parts 24 &amp; 27. Easy to access at first glance. Is there
          any hidden snag? If I undo those nuts, will I  ever line it
          all up again?<o:p></o:p></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal">I can see that the engine and gearbox might
          want to sag down a couple of inches onto the cross bar, no
          great problem. But will the whole thing have some inherent
          tendency to get out of line and stay out of line? ie, are
          there any hidden snags? Any necessary precautions?<o:p></o:p></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal">Thanks<o:p></o:p></p>
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