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Re: TR3 Hi-torque starter

To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: TR3 Hi-torque starter
From: Kurtis Jones <tr4driver@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2005 07:43:08 -0500
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.

-- 
Kurtis Jones
Russellville, Arkansas
1963 TR4 - CT19389L
1959 AH Bugeye - AN5L23250
www.geocities.com/tr4_1963




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