6pack
[Top] [All Lists]

Re: Tranny troubles

To: pjgraffam@juno.com, 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Tranny troubles
From: ROVER827@aol.com
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 18:42:40 EDT
There's nothing wrong with the transmission.
It's the clutch. And this is a common problem on TR6s.
There are several ways to fix it.
But first:

Bleed the clutch system and make sure both cylinders are working perfectly.

Next:

Check both clevis pins, on the pedal and on the side of the transmission. If 
they are worn and have ridges, you are losing valuable action. Replace them.

Next: To push the slave cylinder closer to the gearbox, place seven washers 
on each mounting bolt on the slave cylinder bracket.

If all this fails, you'll have to pull the transmission and replace the 
clutch , pressure plate and throwout bearing. I would use the Roadster 
Factory's Magic Clutch kit. I have this in my car and the thing shifts as 
smooth as a Toyota. British Parts Northwest has a similar clutch system for 
less money.

Hope this helps,

Richard Truett
1971 TR6
1980 TR7 Spider
1982 TR8


Take 7 washers and get longer bolts make spacers to push the slave cylinder 
closer to the transmission

<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>