> The trick is to use two heavy hammers i.e. hand sledges. You don't have to
> hit the target fast, and a couple of good thunks is usually enough. If the
> taper happens to be facing down into the eye (not in your situation right
> now), it helps if your pickle fork is wedged in place already.
> Due to space limitations there are occasions where you have to resort to
> hitting the end of the threaded part; I find this approach requires great
> caution.
If the TR3 is like the TR4, there are no space limitations because one can
remove the whole assembly from the car.
I strongly recommend "Allen" socket-head cap screws for mounting the shock
absorber body to the car, as the wrench clearance for hex bolts is
inadequate.
Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA
1970 Lotus Europa 65/2597, 1992 Saturn SL2, 1986 Suburban, 1962 TR4 CT2846L
pethier@isd.net http://www.mnautox.com/ http://www.lotusowners.com
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