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Re: HELP! - Tranny, J-type O/D - Question

To: "Triumph 6 Pack" <6pack@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: HELP! - Tranny, J-type O/D - Question
From: "Ken Davis" <ken.davis@attbi.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2002 16:26:54 -0800
did I find it?
at the front end of the reverse slider bar, right in the top on the case
cover, is/was a small hole full of crud.  i de-cruded it and looked it over.
seems to me the only time it would be blocked is when reverse is engaged.. is
this it?

thanks

ken - again


----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Davis" <ken.davis@attbi.com>
To: "Triumph 6 Pack" <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2002 15:15
Subject: HELP! - Tranny, J-type O/D - Question


> hi list - my tranny has been leaking oil like a stuck pig for the last year,
a
> lot thru the front seal, just replaced today.  was cleaning it up, and
noticed
> its also been blowing oil out by the shifter rods.  I cleaned it and gave it
a
> once and twice over and cannot! find an air breather hole.  no escape for
> rising pressure and temps would cause exactly what i am having...
> so - question, does the tranny/J-type have a breather hole, and where is it
to
> be found.
>
> 2nd question, should i drill a little 1/16 inch hole in a discrete place to
> let it vent?
>
> would like to know today; it goes back in tomorrow
>
>
> thanks
>
> ken
>
> south san francisco
> 73 TR6

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