Re: [TR] TR3A Overdrive Question

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 If that's the only place it is leaking then kudos to you.=C2=A0 I would tr=
y applying some Hylomar non-hardening gasket sealer to both sides of the ga=
sket and install.
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Dave=20

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From: Jim Henningsen <trguy75@gmail.com>
To: 'Triumphs' <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tue, Apr 21, 2020 3:26 pm
Subject: [TR] TR3A Overdrive Question

Want to fix a leak on my 61 TR3A od gearbox on the OD brass plug.=C2=A0 It =
only
has 400+ miles since it was rebuilt, but they do like to leak.=C2=A0 Draine=
d oil,
removed OD brass plug with 1 3/16 hex nut fitted.=C2=A0 Any recommendations=
 on
best way to seal that brass plug?=C2=A0 The fiber washer for the sealing pl=
ug was
new when rebuilt and looks great.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 Also, any recommendations on=
 using
Valvoline VR 50w racing oil in tranny instead of the normal stuff? Heard
that was an option that worked well.
Thanks in advance?
Jim Henningsen
61 TR3A TS65657L
62 TR4 CT5212LO
75 TR6
81 TR8

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<div> <font size="3">If that's the only place it is leaking then kudos to 
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<div style="clear:both"><font size="4">Dave </font><br>
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style="font-family:arial,helvetica;font-size:10pt;color:black">-----Original 
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From: Jim Henningsen &lt;trguy75@gmail.com&gt;<br>
To: 'Triumphs' &lt;triumphs@autox.team.net&gt;<br>
Sent: Tue, Apr 21, 2020 3:26 pm<br>
Subject: [TR] TR3A Overdrive Question<br>
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<div dir="ltr">Want to fix a leak on my 61 TR3A od gearbox on the OD brass 
plug.&nbsp; It only<br>
</div>

<div dir="ltr">has 400+ miles since it was rebuilt, but they do like to 
leak.&nbsp; Drained oil,<br>
</div>

<div dir="ltr">removed OD brass plug with 1 3/16 hex nut fitted.&nbsp;  Any 
recommendations on<br>
</div>

<div dir="ltr">best way to seal that brass plug?&nbsp; The fiber washer for the 
sealing plug was<br>
</div>

<div dir="ltr">new when rebuilt and looks great.&nbsp; &nbsp; Also, any 
recommendations on using<br>
</div>

<div dir="ltr">Valvoline VR 50w racing oil in tranny instead of the normal 
stuff? Heard<br>
</div>

<div dir="ltr">that was an option that worked well.<br>
</div>

<div dir="ltr">Thanks in advance?<br>
</div>

<div dir="ltr">Jim Henningsen<br>
</div>

<div dir="ltr">61 TR3A TS65657L<br>
</div>

<div dir="ltr">62 TR4 CT5212LO<br>
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<div dir="ltr">75 TR6<br>
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<div dir="ltr">81 TR8<br>
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