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Re: [Fot] TR box leak points

To: Gt6steve@aol.com
Subject: Re: [Fot] TR box leak points
From: greg <gtlund@cyberspeedway.net>
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:55:25 -0700
Steve,
       The shift rail o rings probably need to be replaced. You will 
have to remove the gearbox top and remove the grub screws which retain 
the shift forks. Be careful as those screws are prone to breaking. I use 
a square head socket and extension to make sure I only put a turning 
moment on the screw. Since I started using this method about 15 years 
ago I haven't broken any screws. WHile your in there I would use a 
spring scale and set the detent adjustments per the factory. It really 
does make a nicer shifting box.
       Make sure to use only Viton orings. Buna N will not tolerate 
modern EP gear lube of any kind. This also goes for shaft seals. Most 
industrial bearing houses stock nitrile shaft seals and they will 
degrade quickly. If you use generic seals make sure to order Viton. This 
  also accounts for some of the aftermarket seals leaking prematurely. 
Some old car parts suppliers know hobbyists expect leaks so they use 
whatever industrial seal is a close fit. Also, engine oil seals need to 
be Viton to tolerate the heat. Nitrile starts to harden (vulcanize 
further) at 180 degrees F.

Greg Lund

Gt6steve@aol.com wrote:
> Amici,
>  
> This year I started using the Redline Shockproof gear oil in the TR trans  
> and I have had a huge mess on my hands from the top of the box.  I believe  
> this leak has always been there but the oil would run off and go unnoticed 
> while  this weird green stuff CLINGS!  
>  
> I believe it is coming from the front of the shift box, maybe the three  
> press-in plugs?
>  
> Any advice or experience on leakproofing these boxes?  I have a 3.8"  hose 
> breather on the tailshaft extension.  Should I put something else  in?
>  
> It really is a mess!
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