Yes exactly, we are saying the same thing, I just expanded the response from
what Bob had said.
JVV
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kinderlehrer" <Kinderlehrer@comcast.net>
To: "Paul Dorsey" <dorpaul@negia.net>
Cc: "triumph list" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2005 8:21 PM
Subject: Re: gearbox mount
> I believe that what JVV is referring to is the rubber portion of the mount
> itself. I did say the mount bolts to the frame member, not the
> transmission, so I don't think there is any conflict there. The mount
does,
> in fact, have a piece of rubber sandwiched between 2 pices of steel. The
> lower piece of steel bolts directly to the frame
> member, the upper to the trans. If the steel plates are not firmly
attached
> to that chunk of hard rubber, get a new mount.
> Bob
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Paul Dorsey" <dorpaul@negia.net>
> To: "Kinderlehrer" <Kinderlehrer@comcast.net>
> Cc: "triumph list" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2005 4:45 PM
> Subject: Re: gearbox mount
>
>
> > Thanks for thee speedy response! However, they are differing!! For
> > example:
> >
> > If I remember correctly, mine was metal to metal. Guy D. Huggins
> >
> > Paul, there is a rubber mount at the transmission rear which bolts to
the
> > frame cross piece which in turn bolts to the frame. That mount would be
a
> > noise and vibration dampener. The trans does not bolt directly to a
rigid
> > frame member.JVV
> >
> >> There is nothing inbetween the rear mount and the cross beam, metal to
> > metal
> >> as you say. And a very happy new year to you!
> >> Bob
> > ------------------------------
> >> Subject: gearbox mount
> >
> >> > Dear list, sorry for jumping around,
> >> > Is there suppose to be any sound deadening material, etc. underneath
> >> > the
> >> > gearbox mount? Or does the gearbox mounting simply rest on the
chassis
> >> > crosspiece making for metal-to-metal contact? I can't remember.
> >> > Thanks, Paul Dorsey
> >> > 60 TR3A
> >> >
> >> > MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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