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RE: TR3A Rear Axle Orientation

To: "Joel McCown" <jfmccown@gmail.com>, <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: TR3A Rear Axle Orientation
From: "David Templeton" <davidt@opentext.com>
Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2005 08:00:43 -0500
Joel

I had this same thought when I did mine.  Once the body went back on and
the suspension was "loaded" the difference was reduced and all worked
out.

David Templeton
'59 Triumph TR3a
'74 Triumph Spitfire

> 
> I'm in the middle of a 59 3A frame-off, and I saw something that
> puzzles me.  After mounting the engine, gearbox, and rear axle on the
> frame, I could see that the gearbox points directly down at the rear
> axle, but the rear axle points pretty much straight ahead, and is
> several inches lower.  I realize that the driveshaft is meant to
> handle this type of thing, but it just seems like it's a bit extreme.
> However, this is my first frame-off of anything, so I really don't
> know.  Can anyone spread some light onto this thing.  Thanks.




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