Hi Dan,
You don't specify whether this bend is a long slow curve or an angular kink,
I also don't know the dia but for any thing up to 3/8" these methods should
work. If it is a slow curve take it by the ends and bend it over your knee
a little at a time until it is as near to straight as possible, these things
will
generally work with a small amount of deviation.
If it is an angular bend grip it in a vice or a lathe chuck right by the
bend
and tap it gently back into line, if you are doing it in a lathe it will be
easier
to test for straight you should not need to heat it (unless the bend is very
tight
circa 30 degrees) as the type of steel used on this type of thing is pretty
malleable.
Graham.
----- Original Message -----
From: Dan Buettner <danb@thelittlemacshop.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2000 4:16 PM
Subject: TR3 bent accelerator shaft
>
> I successfully lifted the motor out of my 3 the other day, but
> managed to hang it up on the accelerator linkage shaft that crosses
> the transmission just aft of the motor. So now that shaft is bent.
>
> First, how the heck do I remove that thing?
>
> Second, does anyone have any suggestions on how I might be able to
> straighten it?
>
> I also, just yesterday, successfully lifted the body off the frame.
> Sort of. It's now sitting on a small wood framework which is resting
> on the frame -- I just need a handful of people to help me lift it up
> to a more permanent storage area.
>
> It was a little discouraging to look up from underneath the body and
> see light shining through all the pinholes in the floors ..... of
> course, I knew several weeks ago that I was going to have to replace
> those. The amount of gunk and grime on the frame is also depressing
> -- thankfully, one can buy a vast array of chemical cleaners at the
> local auto parts stores!
>
> Dan
> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
> Dan Buettner - Des Moines, Iowa - mailto:danb@thelittlemacshop.com
>
> 1977 Spitfire, FM64159U, now with an O too. Runs & drives, but shakes
> like crazy; needs new tires and a steering/suspension rebuild.
> http://home.earthlink.net/~nickndan/gmachine/greenmachine.html
>
> 1957 TR3, TS15098L. Needs an O. Undergoing frame-off restoration begun
9/99.
> http://home.earthlink.net/~nickndan/TR3/TR3.html
>
> 1988 Honda Civic 4WD Wagon. Gets me to work and back home again every day.
> No home page. (go figure)
>
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