Tr4aJim Posted January 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 Thanks Roger, I’ll give that a try. Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted January 12, 2019 Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 (edited) 14 hours ago, Tr4aJim said: Thanks Roger, I’ll give that a try. Jim If you have a non standard exhaust manifold watch you don’t crush it if you Jack one side of the engine at a time. Also watch the engine/gearbox area on the bulk head it was close on my 3a don’t know if clearance is better on your car. Also you may be able to cut the engine mount threads to make fitting easier. I fitted the competition engine mounts on my 3a it was a bit fiddly so take your time especially if nyloc nuts are used makes spannering hard work an ordinary nut with a spring lock washer would be easier. H Edited January 13, 2019 by Hamish Sp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tr4aJim Posted January 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 Hamish, I have the stock manifold, and it looks pretty rugged. I need the full mount threads as I also decided to add some washers to the new engine mounts. I want to gain some extra clearance between the fan extension and the rack. I’m installing a narrow belt kit and this will give enough space to easily replace the belt in the future (yes I’m keeping the mechanical fan. I just like that “agricultural” look) *************** Well, I hit a snag. I was able to get the right side of the engine high enough to take the old mount out and get the new one in. However when I tried to do the same on the left side, the mount bracket on the engine contacted the lower flex coupling of the steering shaft (LHD), about a half inch short of freeing the mount. So looks like I’ll be pulling the steering shaft. It’s always something! Ive read that some owners replace the lower flex coupling with a solid one out of a Tr6. I might as well go this route too and gain some extra clearance. More to come........ Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tr4aJim Posted January 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 Quick update. New motor mounts are in! Once I pulled the steering shaft out, I had plenty of room to shift the engine. Thanks for all the help ad suggestions. BTW - I added six washers to each mount (3 above and 3 below). As a result the fan extension is now about 1/2 above the steering rack, so plenty of room to get the belt off and on. I did check the clearance from the thermostat housing to the bonnet and have a little more than 1/4 inch there. Now to order the Tr6 lower coupling for the steering shaft. Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 Hi Jim, whilst you have the steering shaft apart consider machining the remaining splined couplings. to allow the clamp to work properly. Have a look at the pic below. The shiny area is metal that stops the clamp working. I use a 1/8" (or there abouts) milling cutter. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tr4aJim Posted January 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 Roger, just to be clear, do you mean cutting a notch like this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 Hi Jim, yes. You only need to cut one half of the clamp. On my pic you can see the bright steel remains that stop the clamp working. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ray dore Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 I fitted land/rover engine mounts to my 4a Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 (edited) This is not the motor but the gearbox mount, same-same.... With the dashboard out for the EPS and the gear box tunnel out for the reverse light switch I thought it could be a good idea to change the rear gearbox mount, which seemed to me to be "soft" from the lots of oil. Easier as I expacted to get it out WITH the crossmember. The old one is indeed soft like HARIBO bears in the sun, but the new one is very stiff, from my feeling it could be softer.... Any idea to this? Edited January 16, 2019 by Z320 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 Hi Marco, they are stiff. They will only age and get softer. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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