On Apr 4, 2005 9:30 PM, Randall <tr3driver@comcast.net> wrote:
> Randall wrote :
> > The gear-drive unit is smaller in
> > diameter, so I can change it without disturbing the exhaust.
>
> Forgot to mention, I've got my bellhousing threaded (with a Helicoil) for the
> upper starter bolt. Otherwise you might need to undo some things to be able
>to
> get to that @!#& nut. Last time I dealt with the nut, I used a helper, a long
> box-end wrench, and duct tape to hold the nut in place while I turned the bolt
> from down below.
>
> Randall
I'll second that... That nut's a pain in the @$$!
I don't know how much different the engine bay configuration of my TR4
is from a TR3, but I made the starter swap by disconnecting and
removing the rear carburetor.
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Kurtis Jones
Russellville, Arkansas
1963 TR4 - CT19389L
1959 AH Bugeye - AN5L23250
www.geocities.com/tr4_1963
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