Larry,
There was a discussion about this a while back. I'm not sure what the
specific cause of your problem could be - particularly if you replaced the
engine mounts. Could it be a problem with the rear engine mount?
I don't have very much clearance on my TR4. In fact, I doubt I could
actually change my fan belt without loosening the front engine mounts a
little (I was told this was typical), but it definitely does not rub.
Good luck!
Kurtis J.
Russellville, AR
1963 TR4
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Plott" <lplott@triad.rr.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2004 11:55 PM
Subject: Engine Interference with Steering Rack
> List,
>
> I am in the midst of piecing together several TR4A's to make one. I have
> placed my rebuilt TR4A engine onto an IRS frame and find that the radiator
fan
> extension just touches my steering rack. While I can turn the engine by
hand,
> I find that there is definitely contact. Obviously something is wrong. I
> have new engine mounts in place and everything appears to be correct apart
> from the interference issue. It appears that I need to place extra
spacers
> under the mounts to ensure that the crank dampening device doesn't touch
the
> rack. Can anyone tell me how much should the engine clear the rack? More
> importantly, does anyone have a suggestion on what might be wrong? Thanks
in
> advance for your help.
>
> Regards,
>
> Larry Plott
> lplott@triad.rr.com
> 1967 TR4A-IRS
> 1966 E-Type Jag 2+2
> 1960 MGA
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