Apologies to the list, but I sent this message earlier with wrong
subject line. The discussion on catastrophic suspension failures
is getting serious enough, so here I go again (c/w corrected
subject line)
> Direct IRS quote from Roger Williams (How to Restore Triumph
> TR5/250 & TR6)
>
> "...on the end of each rear outer axle shaft there is a threaded
> portion that can snap off, and allow the wheel to come off the
> car. .........a crack develops at the root of the threaded
> section, which eventually allows the end of the shaft and its
> wheel retaining nut to part company...."
>
> He has a picture of such a catastrophic failure, saying
".....this
> is the consequence of the threaded end of the rear hub shearing
> off - taking the retaining nut, washer, studded driving flange,
> brake drum and all important wheel with it."
>
> He also talks about the front suspension bottom trunnions
"...they
> are known to snap after first exhibiting symptoms of
stiffening."
> Ouch!
>
> I have made many a commentary about the slightly humorous Brit
> management, engineering and manufacturing practices that I have
> encountered in my restoration projects - but if true, not so
funny
> here - (like Jag sedan steering wheels coming off in your hands
in
> the eighties). And if true, Ralph Nader was sleeping at the
> switch, chasing Corvairs/VW's ;-)
>
> So, question - how many on this list have experienced a
departing
> wheel/suspension component, or at least seen the dreaded fatigue
> crack?
>
> Mike L (P. Eng)
> 60MGA,67Etype,59Bug,74TR6
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Sally or Dick Taylor <tr6taylor@webtv.net>
> To: Will <tr6@mac.com>
> Cc: <6pack@autox.team.net>
> Sent: June 23, 2002 9:14 PM
> Subject: Re: TR6 Bonnet (Hood) catch
>
>
> > William---If you lost track of where the adjustment should be,
> reset the
> > overall length to 3-1/4", from bracket to the cup below the
> spring. This
> > should give you a catch with reasonable opening pull.
> >
> > I like Jay's idea.
> >
> > Dick
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