Re: '74 Spider Engine Removal Help - Tie Bar

[Ian Lomax <sfalfisto@xxxxxxxxx>]

unscrew one end of the center tie rod and whack it
out.  it's that simple.  just bolt it back up after
pulling the engine so you can move the car.

cheers,
ian

--- Mike Gallagher <mikebgallagher@domain.elided> wrote:
> Hello all,
> 
> I am attempting to remove my 2 liter spider engine. 
> I9ve got everything
> disconnected and the engine ready to come out save
> one little problem - the
> steering tie rod [track rod] is in the way.  The
> bell housing needs just
> less than an inch more clearance.  Is there an easy
> way to remove or drop
> the steering tie rod so the engine has clearance. 
> What is the best way to
> remove or drop the steering tie rod?  If I need to
> remove it do I need a
> special Alfa tool or can I get by with a less
> expensive generic one?
> 
> The tie rod can be twisted about 30 degrees either
> direction.  Is this
> normal?
> 
> Thanks for your help.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Mike Gallagher
> Irvine, CA
> 74 Spider
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