On Sun, 24 Nov 1996 22:48:56 -0800 drake@direct.ca (len drake) writes:
>Hi Mark - I don't proclaim to be an expert, but do have a few
>TR6's and have gone through many of the clutch problems that
>are described on the list. I have found that I can save
>myself a lot of time and money by checking the crank movement
>and determining the wear on the thrust washers. Too often
>what we think is a clutch problem is this all too common
>weakness in TR6 engines. Thrust washers that are severely
>worn, or laying in the sump, can make it very hard to impossible
>to engage first or reverse.
>
>Cheers,
Good point. I'm replacing the tranny in my six and I will check the end
float on the crank while I'm in there. Thanks,
Mark Anderton
1972 Triumph TR6 (daily driver)
1984 Jaguar XJ6 (2 ea - some people never learn)
1966 Morris Minor (everything a car should be)
1971 Land Rover
1967 Daimler V8 Saloon
1958 Velocette MSS (500cc single)
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