[TR] Bummer Day - Lower Front Sealing Block - resolved

[Carl TR]

Thanks to all who responded.   I was able to locate the replacement part and 
it is on its way.
Carl


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carl TR" <cfmtr3a at verizon.net>
To: <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 7:37 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] Bummer Day - Lower Front Sealing Block


> Since the part is the lower front sealing block - I decided to take it out 
> rather than attempt to fix it as it sat.
>
> GLAD I DID
>
> The sealing block was cracked - front to back through the bolt hole that 
> was 'stripped' on the side that was not visible when the pan was off.
>
> So - now I am on a search for a replacement.  P/N 55810 not available 
> through TRF; no listing at others.
>
> Anyone have a 2-3-4 engine block carcass that might have one still sitting 
> in it - or have a spare that they are willing to part with?
>
> I do have a complete engine sitting in the corner of the garage - but I'd 
> rather not have to cannibalize it.   I'd have to get one engine off the 
> stand; put the other on; etc etc etc.
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Carl TR" <cfmtr3a at verizon.net>
> To: <triumphs at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 8:02 AM
> Subject: Re: [TR] Bummer Day
>
>
>> Thank you Randall, Tony & Michael for your responses.   Seems that it 
>> isn't as big an issue as I thought. Will get a Helicoil (or equivalent as 
>> Randall put it) this week.
>
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