After finding that the clutch release bearing needed replacement, I ordered
the "easier to operate clutch kit" from BPNW. And thanks to a triumph owner
on the list, I found, of course some may disagree, that the pin on the
bearing holder is not needed.
After removing the transmission without assistance and installing the the
new clutch, I then attempted to reinstall the transmission by myself. And
much to mine pleasure, I found that I could do it myself by using two 4 inch
5/16 inch bolts, with the heads cutoff, as dowels to guide the transmission
into the flywheel. I placed the two bolts on the top end of the bell
housing mount on the engine side. And after quite a bit of jiggling and
using a jack with a small piece of 2" X 4" mounted on top under the
transmission, I was able to reinstall the transmission.
To tighten the top 9 or 12 bolts and nuts that attach the transmission to
the engine, I attached, with duct tape, a wrench on the engine side to hold
the bolt inplace while I tightened the nuts.
I have relayed the above story, for others, who like me, are mechanically
challenged.
Martin
73 TR6
San Jose, CA
USA
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