These cars have a way of getting hissy when we don't drive them. Sort of
like the way I seize up when I sit too long.
Pat Fischer
On 8/22/2016 9:03 AM, Ron Olds wrote:
> Greg,
>
> I have the same problem with my TR6 as well. I believe it is related to the
> high humidity where I live in eastern North Carolina. I didn't have the
> problem in Chicago.
>
> Ron Olds
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Triumphs [mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Labuz
> Sent: Monday, August 22, 2016 7:49 AM
> To: glemon@neb.rr.com; Triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [TR] That'll teach me
>
> Greg,
>
> Happens to my 72 6 every spring when I get the cars out of the garage.
> I just put it in 4th gear and rock the car back and forth while depressing
> the clutch. After a while I hear the clutch give and I am good to go for the
> season.
>
> This does not happen on my 3 or 4, just the 6. I am thinking it is because I
> had the flywheel turned when I rebuilt the engine.
>
> Bob
>
> 08/21/2016 07:39 PM, glemon@neb.rr.com wrote:
>> Hadn't driven the TR250 for six weeks or so despite it being the right time
>> of year and all. Combination of being busy at work, having another car that
>> needs more attention and the TR currently being first car in my 3 deep
>> (barely) garage.
>>
>> So I go to start it today and it fires up no problem, but there is no way it
>> is going into gear. Crap, pump the clutch, I feel appropriate resistance,
>> but no joy at the gearshift.
>>
>> Honey, can you come out and do me a favor?
>>
>> Wife comes out, pushes down on clutch, clutch slave is doing its job well.
>>
>> Stuck clutch? Never had it happen to me except on one long neglected BMW
>> that I purchased the way, but it fit the bill.
>>
>> Hmm, path of least resistance? Jog memory banks and think about how it all
>> works. Try to start car in gear with clutch depressed, couple of half turns
>> of the starter, big noise like something broke, car fires right up and I can
>> shift.
>>
>> Go for a drive, vroom vroom, squeal squeal, life is good.
>>
>> Moral of the story, don't neglect your Triumph!
>>
>> Greg Lemon
>> 68 TR250
>> 82 Porsche 924
>> 02 Lexus IS300
>>
>
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