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Re: '74 TR 6 reverse problem

To: John Summers <trumpet@bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: '74 TR 6 reverse problem
From: Fred Thomas <vafred@erols.com>
Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 21:09:11 -0400
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
References: <379BA739.531B@bellsouth.net>
John, you could have the clutch just a small amout out of adjustment, either
too low or even maybe to high.

John Summers wrote:

> The submission about having to force the shift lever hard right to
> engage reverse sounds like my transmission also.  Car goes into 1st, 2nd
> & 4th ok.  Reverse requires a shove to get past a heavy click/clunk then
> back.  My tranny shifts smoothly going forward except for 3rd gear.
> There I can shift normally and grind going into gear, or I can wait
> about three seconds for a clean shift.  I can live with this because I
> don't do any driving that requires fast shifting.  It would be fun to
> autocross though.  One does wonder what the cause is.
> John Summers


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