good idea. i'll give that a go. thanks.
On Wed, Apr 9, 2008 at 6:50 PM, Smit, Theo <Theo.Smit@dynastream.com> wrote:
> In that case, the transmission mount is slotted, so that it will
> accommodate some fore/aft adjustment of the engine/transmission
> assembly. Try loosening off the nuts that hold the transmission mount
> rubber isolator to the trans mount crossmember.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Theo
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tigers-bounces+theo.smit=dynastream.com@autox.team.net
> [mailto:tigers-bounces+theo.smit=dynastream.com@autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of Owain Lloyd
>
>
> Sent: April 9, 2008 11:48 AM
> To: Smit, Theo
> Cc: Tiger List
> Subject: Re: [Tigers] engine mount alignment
>
> yes, they're the right way around.
>
> the old mounts had oval holes which were more forgiving and I suppose
> there is a little tension in the drivetrain as I had similar issues
> changing the rear springs and had to jack the axle backwards.
>
> On Wed, Apr 9, 2008 at 6:38 PM, Smit, Theo <Theo.Smit@dynastream.com>
> wrote:
> > Make sure you have the mounts each on the proper side. If they're the
> > good ones, then there will be about 1/2" difference between the
> > front/back alignment depending on which mount you have on which side.
> > The engine is supposed to be in the more-rearward position.
> >
> > Other tips for aligning the mounts (or, for that matter, aligning
> > anything in the engine bay) involve language that is not appropriate
> for
> > this mailing list...
> > Theo
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: tigers-bounces+theo.smit=dynastream.com@autox.team.net
> > [mailto:tigers-bounces+theo.smit=dynastream.com@autox.team.net] On
> > Behalf Of Owain Lloyd
> > Sent: April 9, 2008 11:35 AM
> > To: Tiger List
> > Subject: [Tigers] engine mount alignment
> >
> > does anyone have any tricks for getting the engine into the right
> > place to bolt up the mounts?
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