At 22:49 04.05.1997 -0600, you wrote:
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> Date: Thu, 17 Apr 1997 07:52:15 -0400
> From: "Jack I. Brooks" <brooks@belcotech.com>
> Subject: HELP - Clutch forks and shaft
>
> Oh yes, replace the Taper pin on the fork as well.
> These can break off in the shaft and are a B*tch to drill out and
> retap...
>
>HELP
>
>Upon removal of my tranny I was inspecting all the clutch related
>components. The PO had the entire clutch redone less than 5,000 miles ago.
>All the clutch components are in nearly new condition and I will not have to
>replace any of them.
>
>Unfortunately, however, the taper pin whch holds the fork to the shaft was
>broken. I noticed it when I loosened the pin to pull the shaft and clean
>everything before reassembly. As a result of the broken pin, I can't remove
>the fork from the shaft, as the bolt sheared partially projecting into the
>fork hole. I don't see how I can get the access to the bolt to remove it
>with the shaft in the bell housing and I can't remove the shaft with the
>fork on it. Hence I am stuck.
>
>I am concerned about just leaving it as is, because I can picture it failing
>the rest of the way on that dark, lonely country road.
>
>Since I have to cut the shaft to remove it, and the components are all in
>very good shape, I am considering having the fork welded to the shaft. Am I
>looking for trouble? It just seems silly to trash $90 worth of perfectly
>good parts because I can't disassemble them. Later, when they wear out, or
>when I do a complete gearbox renovation, I can purchase the parts and cut
>the old shaft to replace them. These parts all appear to be almost new.
>
>Thanks in advance.
>
>BTW - the tranny removal was a piece of cake for this 40 year old; car on
>jack stands, engine supported, floor jack under tranny. Pulling the clutch
>and flywheel, with the engine still in the car was a little uncomfortable,
>though.
>
>Jack I. Brooks Brooks@Belcotech.com
>Project Manager http://www.Belcotech.com/
>Belco Technologies Corporation '60 TR3A
>201-560-8861
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>
Hi Jack,
I propose to weld the shaft and fork together. As you say, the PO has had
evething newly done not long ago. So nothing serious will be worn.
If you have to replace the bushings for example, you still have the
possibility to cut the shaft for removal.
I suppose, by the way that you broke the pin yourself when trying to unsrew
it. It fits very tight! I broke mine on the same occasion .. and welded
fork and shaft! My TR4 runs fine with that.
Good luck
Rainer Wallnig, (Moenchengladbach) TR4 daily
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