Dan-
Funny you should bring this up. I did the exact same thing recently.
Took a 2x4 cut to the length of the spacing between the supports on the
shaft. I then took a C-clamp that had a groove accross the bottom jaw
(to hold on to a round shaft). Placed the wood under the shaft and the
clamp around both. Slowly compressed the clamp until the shaft was
straight again. Had a beer to celebrate small victory (We'll take any we
can!!)
Hope this helps
Terry
Dan Buettner wrote:
>
> I successfully lifted the motor out of my 3 the other day, but
> managed to hang it up on the accelerator linkage shaft that crosses
> the transmission just aft of the motor. So now that shaft is bent.
>
> First, how the heck do I remove that thing?
>
> Second, does anyone have any suggestions on how I might be able to
> straighten it?
>
> I also, just yesterday, successfully lifted the body off the frame.
> Sort of. It's now sitting on a small wood framework which is resting
> on the frame -- I just need a handful of people to help me lift it up
> to a more permanent storage area.
>
> It was a little discouraging to look up from underneath the body and
> see light shining through all the pinholes in the floors ..... of
> course, I knew several weeks ago that I was going to have to replace
> those. The amount of gunk and grime on the frame is also depressing
> -- thankfully, one can buy a vast array of chemical cleaners at the
> local auto parts stores!
>
> Dan
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> Dan Buettner - Des Moines, Iowa - mailto:danb@thelittlemacshop.com
>
> 1977 Spitfire, FM64159U, now with an O too. Runs & drives, but shakes
> like crazy; needs new tires and a steering/suspension rebuild.
> http://home.earthlink.net/~nickndan/gmachine/greenmachine.html
>
> 1957 TR3, TS15098L. Needs an O. Undergoing frame-off restoration begun 9/99.
> http://home.earthlink.net/~nickndan/TR3/TR3.html
>
> 1988 Honda Civic 4WD Wagon. Gets me to work and back home again every day.
> No home page. (go figure)
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