[6pack] TR6 Trunnions

[Greg Dito]

David,

You were right the first time - the trunnions are brass.  Being a softer 
material than the steel vertical links they will wear before the threads on 
the vertical links.  However, the threads on the vertical links can corrode 
pretty badly.  So as long as the vertical link threads appear relatively 
intact new trunnions should make things pretty snug again.  And use new 
trunnion seals - very inexpensive insurance and should always be replaced 
when replacing the trunnions.

While you have them apart you might as well also check for bent vertical 
links - they can occur from an accident long ago and go undetected.

It is absolutely critical to use the proper lubricant for the trunnions, 
that being oil.  Not grease!  Grease will eventually solidify and bind up 
the trunnions, making the steering effort very difficult.

Good luck!

Greg Dito
CD6250L
Chapel Hill, NC

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <DLylis at aol.com>
To: <6pack at autox.team.net>; <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2009 6:01 PM
Subject: [6pack] TR6 Trunnions


> .....This is my question.  Since the link is steel and the trunnion is 
> brass,
> will replacing just the trunnion correct this?  What can I expect  for 
> play with
> new trunnions?