I am restoring a TR4A. Before I put the OD 4-speed transmission back in the
car, I thought I would check it out for functionality. I put a 1/2" drill
driver on the input shaft and turned it. Engaged each gear and saw
different RPM and reverse out the back without any scary noises. So the
transmission seems OK. I put 12 volts through the solenoid circuit and saw
the solenoid move the arm at the appropriate second, third, and 4 gear
positions. But when I spun the input of the trans, I didn't observe any
change in the output of the drive shaft when the solenoid was engaged or
disengaged. Just as I sat down to write this note I figured out that I need
to check the oil level. Perhaps even drain and replace the oil. I haven't
looked at my book yet for recommended oil. 90 weight?
Is there anything else I can check or do prior to installing other than
getting someone to rebuild it? (Presuming some addition of oil gets the OD
to engage.)
Creig
Creig Houghtlaing 314-401-7817
St. Louis Triumph Owners Association
www.sltoa.org
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