[T3] Steering/Access Hatch

[James Lingenfelter]

My engine hatch isn't flush either. It's about as you describe yours.

On Mar 2, 2011, at 8:04 AM, Tim Keohane wrote:

> 1st, The access hatch (to the engine) in my type 3 sits high/proud  
> by about 3/8 inch. It seems improbable it was designed that way. It  
> does seem to latch and seal securely so I'm perplexed. Is it  
> supposed to be flush?, therefore requiring a seal change and the  
> hinge tabs and twist latches some flexing for a proper fit, or am I  
> fussing about nothing?
>
> 2nd, I'm in need of tightening the steering, and the Bently manual  
> cautions about over tightening. Is that a "feel" scenario, as  
> described?, and are there "cautions" not mentioned in the Bently?  
> I'd rather not take out my steering box.
>
> Thanks Tim
>
> PS  Jim I got the parts, thanks, they will go in with the steering  
> adjustment.
>
>
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