One more step, wheels painted

[Hasbeen]

John, Well done, it should not be too long now.
I have always found that TR7 brakes require a 30 to 50 Km run, prior
to the last bleeding, to get them realy solid.

This is the case, even with our 8, which has only the distribution
valve, & the chassis mounted piping from the original Triumph
system, still on the car. So, my guess is, that its hard to get that
last bit of air past that valve.

Hasbeen

[FI Spyder]

I've seen where people have raised the car to take out the engine and where they have taken the transmission/engine combo out through the top at extreme angle with the rear jacked up. It seems you removed the engine with tranny still in. Was there any clearance (front to back)issues? What was it like matching up engine to the transmission from the engine hoist?

TR7 Spider - 1978 Spifire - 1976 Spitfire - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra

[mnypitTR8]

No clearance issues. It gives you more room if you remove the crank pulley and accessories. It took a bit of angling, but it wasnt too bad to get back in. It probably took about an hour to get it back in and all bolted back up. Of course we were using that thinner then too, so it may have been quicker otherwise.

John Peacock
"like many other great ideas this too started with 2 guys in a bar"
80 TR7, Brooklands Green, Maybe on the road soon
98 Z28 over 500rwhp

[jclay (RIP 2018)]

That's my problem! I only use that light root beer thinner and don't hang out in bars! I think I will wheel into the kitchen and get some more thinner right now!



Have fun, drive fast & safe, be kewl,

jclay