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RE: TR4A clutch shaft question

To: "Darrell Walker" <darrellw@inetarena.com>, "tr list list" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: TR4A clutch shaft question
From: "Randall Young" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
Date: Sun, 16 Jun 2002 16:30:27 -0700
> I went to pick up my rebuilt transmission (exchanging my old one), and
> discovered that I apparently had the transmission from an early 4
> or even a
> 3A.

Not likely it's from a 3A, unless it had no synchro-mesh on 1st gear.

>  This was determined because the old transmission had a bolt to retain
> the cross-shaft, apparently later 4s and all 4As didn't have
> this.  I did at
> least seem to have the correct front cover installed.  Anyway,
> does anything
> hold be cross shaft in place on a 4A?

Once it's engaged with the TOB sleeve, the pins bearing on the sleeve hold
it in place.

>  Can I used the old cross
> shaft, just
> allowing it to float?

Yes.

Randall

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