So the upshot is that I need a TR6 overdrive transmission mainshaft, but
let me guess; They're NLA, right?
Joe Curry wrote:
>Later Spits with single rail gearboxes used J-Type OD's
>
>Joe
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
>[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dave Massey
>Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2003 2:28 PM
>To: George Richardson
>Cc: Triumphs
>Subject: J overdrive into TR6
>
>Message text written by George Richardson
>
>
>>I've got a J type overdrive (and parts of 3 more) attached to a Spit
>>
>>
>transmission. What would be involved in putting this onto my TR6
>transmission?
><
>
>I thought the Spit used the D-type. But if they are J type they can be
>fitted to the TR6 transmission by this simple process (sarcasm alert):
>First completely disassemble your transmission. Next, acquite a new
>main
>shaft for the J-type overdrive application and reassemble the
>transmission.
> (Note: you may want to take this opportunity to renew the bearings,
>seals
>and synchros) It sis at this point that the transmission and overdrive
>may
>be mated.
>
>The short answer is it is not a bolt-on. But, although it is a lot of
>work, it is well worth it. Especially if you are going to overhaul the
>transmission.
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George Richardson
1957 Triumph TR3 - TS15559L http://www.key-men.com/triumph
1975 Triumph TR6 - Undergoing restoration
1972 Triumph Stag - Daily Driver
Key Men: Keys for Classics - http://www.key-men.com
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