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RE: TR6 clutch problems

To: TR Mailing List <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: TR6 clutch problems
From: "Riggs, R. (Kevin)" <rkriggs@hsv28.pcmail.ingr.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Jul 95 14:28:00 CDT
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Tony B says:

> I have a 1974 Triumph TR6.

> The clutch has been a constant source or problems.

> I have of course replaced all... the parts of the clutch and the slave
> cylinder

> what angle should the actuator lever be as it
> emerges from the clutch housing

> In one car I looked at yesterday I noticed that the arm dropped vertical

> Can anyone offer a suggestion as to why my lever is different.

There is a tapered bolt that holds the throwout fork to the cross shaft. 
 This bolt has broken.  It's a common problem on TR6s.  Replacement is not 
difficult, though you may have to drill through the throwout fork to remove 
the broken end of the bolt.

Kevin Riggs
'72 TR6
rkriggs@ingr.com
Huntsville, AL

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