jaltman@altlaw.com wrote:
> I hate to ask stupid questions, but did you take it out of gear? I have
> never had any trouble turning the fan with the plugs out. I scratch the
> devil out of my hand on the radiator, but I can turn it. The only time I
> couldn't turn I was in gear and trying to move the car that way.
>
> Jim Altman jaltman@altlaw.com Illigitimi non Carborundum
> http://www.altlaw.com/metro/jaltman.html 69-TR6#CC28754L W4UCK
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Rich Blair
> Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 1999 7:32 PM
> To: Triumph
> Subject: Turning an Engine
>
> I finally got the time to work on my TR6 and having a hell of a time trying
> to
> figure out how to turn the engine to set the valve clearances. I have
> removed
> the spark plugs to reduce compression, but trying to yank on the fan blades
> will
> just break the fan.
>
> Sorry for being an idiot on this, but this is the first time I have really
> tried
> to work on an engine and am a little clueless. The Haynes manual gives the
> order and says to turn the engine, but doesn't say how. Any ideas on how to
> accomplish this seemingly routine task?
>
> Thanks for all help.
> Regards,
> Richard Blair, MCSD
> 1973 TR6 CF3585U
> rdblair@ix.netcom.com
Place the car on a flat surface. Put the car in highest gear. when you need to
rotate the engine, move the car back or forward to place the crank shaft in the
correct position.
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Patrick Barber, Allen Park, MI
70 Spitfire MkIII FDU89984L
74 Spitfire 1500 FM14774U (Organ donor)
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