TR4's don't have washers, but I totally agree with RY. Shim the mounts with
fender washers - three should do it. Make sure you still have enough threads to
install a split/lock washer. If not use washers on both sides of the mounts.
Johnnie
On Tuesday, March 22, 2005 9:54 AM, Randall [SMTP:tr3driver@comcast.net] wrote:
> > Is it just me or it there a problem getting the fan belt off a
> > TR4? I can't
> > get the belt between the fan extension and the steering rack. Think I can
> > jack up the engine enough to make room without taking off the front engine
> > mounts? Maybe my problem solving skills are a little lacking today....??
>
> IMO, the right solution is to shim up the motor mounts using the same shims
> the factory used on the TR3. Most cars have lost their original shims over
> the years, but new ones are available from TRF, P/N 109582. I think early
> TR4s had shims also, but don't have a manual handy to check. If you don't
> want to pay for the proper shims, you could always just stack fender washers
> up on the stud.
>
> Randall
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