Take it out of gear first?
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Phil Pattengale
54 TR2 - TS1440-LO {project #1}
56 TR3 - TS13872-L {project #2}
philpatt@kalamazoo.net
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Track/2890/
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Rich Blair
> Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 1999 7:32 PM
> To: Triumph
> Subject: Turning an Engine
>
>
>
> I finally got the time to work on my TR6 and having a hell of a
> time trying to
> figure out how to turn the engine to set the valve clearances. I
> have removed
> the spark plugs to reduce compression, but trying to yank on the
> fan blades will
> just break the fan.
>
> Sorry for being an idiot on this, but this is the first time I
> have really tried
> to work on an engine and am a little clueless. The Haynes manual
> gives the
> order and says to turn the engine, but doesn't say how. Any
> ideas on how to
> accomplish this seemingly routine task?
>
> Thanks for all help.
> Regards,
> Richard Blair, MCSD
> 1973 TR6 CF3585U
> rdblair@ix.netcom.com
>
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