No, but a ton of stuff DOES have to be removed... waterpump, front pulley, etc,
etc. While you're in there, replace the tensioner, and the seal on the
crankshaft where it comes through the cover. There is a piece available called a
"Reddi-Sleve" or some such thing (available from MOSS and TRF) that fits over
the crankshaft to firm up that seal. Typically the TR cranks get a grove there
and it leaks... and no coaxing from a new seal helps. If you can feel a grove
with your fingernail, do the sleeve.
The Roadster Factory's Level II sales desk (where you don't know the part
number) is 800-234-1104. BTW, they (TRF) are restoring a +4, a 1960, I think,
for the gal who owns the Magic Carpet company (They build carpet sets for
vintage cars). I saw the car... a hideous 2-tone gold... needed a frame, and a
whole lot more.
Don Sforza dsforza@megahits.com
KA1WV
3/4 Morgan Group 1966 '4/4' V Competition
B1290
Connecticut Triumph Register 1974 Triumph TR6 CF25689U
----- Original Message -----
From: "Linda & Nelson Warner" <nrwarner@pop.snet.net>
To: <morgans@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 06, 2000 9:05 PM
Subject: +4
> One of this Winters projects is to replace the timing chain cover gasket on
> my '61 TR powered +4.
> The question is: Does the engine have to be removed to replaced the gasket?
> Nelson
> '61 +4 4 seater
> The road goes on forever ...
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