Thom,
Those shims are used to line up the engine's starter dog head with the crank
hole in the apron so your manual engine crank lines up correctly. The were
installed at the factory. You need them only if you plan to use the manual
crank.
Bob Labuz
1958 TR3A
1974 T140V
thom kuby wrote:
> Guys,
>
> Finally got around to getting the old motor/trans mounts out and new one
> back in...on this '59 TR3A I've got going in my garage...
>
> When I pulled the old (and very hosed up...) engine mounts out, some shims
> fell out with them. they were fitted between the mount and the engine
> plate...two per side. I see no reference to these things anywhere in my
> documentation. I just don't have any idea what these guys are, or why
> they're there. Now's the time for somebody to tell me, as I can easily go
> either way (put 'em back or leave 'em out) on this one.
>
> so...before I button all this back up:
>
> a. what are these shims?
> b. whats' their function?
> c. are they factory?
> d. do I need to put them back in?
>
> Again, the car's owner and I thank you in advance...and I personally
> appreciate all the help I've realized from this list - great resource...
>
> Cheers
> Thom Kuby
> Porsche freak, with a TR3 in his garage...still
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