Ron,
I seem to recall that there was a thread on this subject a short while ago.
Was this about your car at the time. I seem to recall that virtually all
avenues were covered. If it wasn't you, I'll be happy to dig into my archive
and see if I can find the information for you.
Bud Krueger
52TD
Ronald Olds wrote:
> Bud,
>
> Thanks for your help on the battery information. You told me basically what
> I already knew, I was hoping someone had some miracle solution that I
> wasn't aware of.
>
> I do have another question on the TD. It appears that my engine isn't
> sitting correctly in the car. This winter I have been disassembling the
> car, I have removed everything surrounding the engine so far (except the
> tub) and am trying to figure out what is wrong. I don't see anything that
> is obviously incorrect. My assumption is that the engine is either:
>
> a. sitting to far forward.
> b. leaning to the right
> c. sitting to far to the right
>
> My reasons for believing that I have one or more of the above problems is
> because when the original style air intake manifold is bolted to the
> carburetors it hits the bonnet (hood) side panel and the thermostat housing
> does not line up with the top opening in the radiator.
>
> I'm looking for some measurements or any other information that would help
> me see where and how the engine is located incorrectly in relation to the
> frame and the tub. I would like to solve this problem before I remove the
> engine from the frame.
>
> Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.
>
> Ron Olds
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