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Re: Tranny out, what to check?

To: Randall Young <ryoung@navcomtech.com>, tr list list <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Tranny out, what to check?
From: Darrell Walker <darrellw@inetarena.com>
Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 19:16:37 -0700
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On 6/11/02 4:45 PM, "Randall Young" <ryoung@NAVCOMTECH.COM> wrote:

>> Since I have the transmission out for my engine rebuild (non-OD), is there
>> anything I should be checking on it?  It didn't appear to have
>> any problems,
>> but I'd rather launch a pre-emptive strike than pull it again.  I
>> did notice
>> that I'm able to wiggle the input shaft from side to side a bit (not much,
>> but certainly noticeable), is that normal?  It also tends to pop
>> out of gear
>> (2nd for sure, maybe 3rd) on heavy deceleration.
> 
> Darrell, both of these sound to me like worn bearings, I'd go for a gearbox
> rebuild. 

Assuming I have it overhauled, is this something I can just farm out to
"Fairly Reliable Bob's Tranny Repair Emporium", or are there special tricks
you need to know on the TR transmission?  I don't really want to dig into
this myself, since I have enough other stuff going on with the engine
rebuild.

> Don't forget the seals on the shifter shafts, they are frequently
> overlooked. 

Do you mean the O-rings?

-Darrell
 
-- 
Darrell Walker
66 TR4A IRS

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