In a message dated 96-07-01 21:30:52 EDT, tlund@ilhawaii.net (Tom Lund)
writes:
> How much trouble am I asking for in removing the bolts to get
> the cap off?
>
> Is there a way to get the transmission tunnel cover off without
>removing
> the gearshift lever? BTW, my tunnel cover appears to be fiberglass.
>
> Moss offers 2 different gear lever caps: 1 with 3 holes like mine
and
> 1 they call quick release that has slots so you can remove just one
> bolt and press and twist off the cap. Should I get this quick
release
>
> cap to make things easier next time?
>
> When replacing the clutch, Moss recommends replacing the release
> fork pin with their "high tensile replacement pin". Any opinions on
> this?
>
> Besides the new pressure plate, clutch disc and release bearing,
>anything
> else I should replace or look at while I'm in there?
>
> Moss offers standard (I guess) and heavy duty competition clutch
>kits.
> Any good reasons for going with the more expensive competition kit?
> I don't push my TR hard and really don't need more excercise for my
> right leg. Will the heavier clutch last longer? Any other benefits
>or problems?
>
> With the tunnel cover off, I'll finally be able to attach wires to
>the reverse
> switch for the backup lights. Any idea on how to route the wires
>back to the
> lamps? My wires seem to be missing completely.
>
>
>Thanks in advance for your ideas.
>
>Regards.........Tom Lund
>tlund@ilhawaii.net
Tom,
First question: is it possible to remove the cover without removing the shift
lever?
A) Yes. Just shift into fourth or reverse and slide the cover toward the
rear and it will come right off.
Q) Am I asking for trouble removing the shift lever?
A) Not too much trouble but there is a spring loaded detent with small pieces
which can get lost easily. Since you can remove the cover and the
transmission without removing the lever, do so.
Q) Is there any thing else to look for?
A) Yes, check the clutch throw-out fork. The bolt that secures it to the
shaft has a tendency to break allowing the fork to rotate on the shaft (which
it should not do). Also when your in there be sure to apply some lithium
grease to the tube around the transmission input shaft. This will allow the
throw-out bearing to slide back and forth easily.
Q) Should I get the competition clutch?
A) I wouldn't. But do what you want, it's your car.
Q) How do the back-up lamp wires route to the lamps?
A) There is a sub-harness that runs from the switch on the transmission to
the main harness where connectors allow you to connect to wires that run to
the bacup lamps. This sub-harness was probably lost by the previous owner.
Connectors are available and you can get wire anywhere (and if you want hte
correct colors, that is also available).
Well, good luck and let us know if there is anything else you need to know.
Dave (in muggy St. Louis) Massey
TR6Massey@aol.com
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