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Re: [TR] TR3A rear main seal w/ engine in

To: Cliff Hansen <cliff_hansen@outlook.com>, triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] TR3A rear main seal w/ engine in
From: Art McEwen <artwmcewen@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2021 20:18:15 -0400
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Thanks all, yeah reading the instructions further I guess it was wishful thi=
nking.

Thanks

> On Nov 3, 2021, at 3:01 PM, Cliff Hansen <cliff_hansen@outlook.com> wrote:=

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> I think you=E2=80=99d have to remove the timing cover and timing chain to g=
et the crankshaft to move that far.
> =20
> My opinion =E2=80=93 it would be less work to pull the engine than to try t=
o replace the rear seal on the car.
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> Cliff
> =20
> =20
> Sent from Mail for Windows
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> From: Frank Fisher
> Sent: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 11:10 AM
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net; Art McEwen
> Subject: Re: [TR] TR3A rear main seal w/ engine in
> =20
> you would have to drop the crank a long way Art.
> =20
> maybe as much as 4/5 inches
> =20
> Frank
> =20
> On Wednesday, November 3, 2021, 10:03:31 AM PDT, Art McEwen <artwmcewen@gm=
ail.com> wrote:
> =20
> =20
> Can a vitron seal be installed while the engine is in place if the gearbox=
 is out?
> =20
> When I put the car up for winter storage I pulled the gearbox for a rebuil=
d but I quickly realized most of the oil leakage was from the rear main cran=
k seal.  However the winter storage area is gravel beside the garage without=
 room to get an engine lift to the front (or maneuver it well on gravel).  A=
lternatively, I=E2=80=99d have to push the car up hill into the garage (all m=
y car friends are distant and/or old).
> =20
> Is it wishful thinking to contemplate pulling the pan and loosening the cr=
ank bolts to install the vitron upgraded seal from underneath?
> =20
> Thanks,
> =20
> Art
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nks all, yeah reading the instructions further I guess it was wishful thinki=
ng.</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">Thanks</div><div dir=3D=
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal">I think you=E2=80=99d have to remove the timing cover=
 and timing chain to get the crankshaft to move that far.</p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">My opinion =E2=80=93 it would be less work to pull th=
e engine than to try to replace the rear seal on the car.</p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Cliff</p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"border:none;padding:0in"><b>From: </b><a hre=
f=3D"mailto:yellowtr3@yahoo.com";>Frank Fisher</a><br>
<b>Sent: </b>Wednesday, November 3, 2021 11:10 AM<br>
<b>To: </b><a href=3D"mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net";>triumphs@autox.team.ne=
t</a>; <a href=3D"mailto:artwmcewen@gmail.com";>
Art McEwen</a><br>
<b>Subject: </b>Re: [TR] TR3A rear main seal w/ engine in</p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Hel=
vetica&quot;,sans-serif">you would have to drop the crank a long way Art.<o:=
p></o:p></span></p>
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vetica&quot;,sans-serif"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Hel=
vetica&quot;,sans-serif">maybe as much as 4/5 inches<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Hel=
vetica&quot;,sans-serif">Frank<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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vetica&quot;,sans-serif"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Hel=
vetica&quot;,sans-serif;color:#26282A">On Wednesday, November 3, 2021, 10:03=
:31 AM PDT, Art McEwen &lt;artwmcewen@gmail.com&gt; wrote:
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Hel=
vetica&quot;,sans-serif;color:#26282A"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Hel=
vetica&quot;,sans-serif;color:#26282A"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
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<div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Hel=
vetica&quot;,sans-serif;color:#26282A">Can a vitron seal be installed while t=
he engine is in place if the gearbox is out?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Hel=
vetica&quot;,sans-serif;color:#26282A"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Hel=
vetica&quot;,sans-serif;color:#26282A">When I put the car up for winter stor=
age I pulled the gearbox for a rebuild but I quickly realized most of the oi=
l leakage was from the rear main crank seal.&nbsp;
 However the winter storage area is gravel beside the garage without room to=
 get an engine lift to the front (or maneuver it well on gravel).&nbsp; Alte=
rnatively, I=E2=80=99d have to push the car up hill into the garage (all my c=
ar friends are distant and/or old).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Hel=
vetica&quot;,sans-serif;color:#26282A"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Hel=
vetica&quot;,sans-serif;color:#26282A">Is it wishful thinking to contemplate=
 pulling the pan and loosening the crank bolts to install the vitron upgrade=
d seal from underneath?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Hel=
vetica&quot;,sans-serif;color:#26282A"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Hel=
vetica&quot;,sans-serif;color:#26282A">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Hel=
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