[6pack] Transmission rebuild

[jimmble at roadrunner.com]

It sounds as though you may have worn synchro hubs, which won't be cured by replacing just the bronze rings. It will take a knowledgeable shop to identify and replace the necessary bits, not just the 'usual wear items'.

Jim Franks

 
---- "Hunter wrote: 
> Several years ago, to address grinding when shifting from 1-2 then a little from 2-3, I had my TR6 transmission rebuild by a place down in RI.  Upon disassembly, the garage said all looks good except for the syncros.  They didn't have good sourcing connections so I volunteered to supply these and
> did. I believe I got them from BPNW.  Transmission arrive and I installed and situation was much improved although not perfect and I falsely thought the unit would just take some time to wear in.  Well, in fact, it has gotten much worse.  Now it is difficult to produce a smooth shift and down
> shifting is even worse.  The transmission is now out, cleaned and drained and I'm contemplating my options.  Just called RTF and was quoted approx $1500.  This would include all new seals, bearings, gaskets and syncros and a 12 month guarantee.  Wow, a far cry from the $450 I paid the first time
> around (yes, I know it didn't work the first time).  I've read the manual of rebuild instructions and not sure I'm ready for that.  Looking for options or suggestions from the group.  Thanks for the help.
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> Darcy Hunter
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> "73 TR6
> 
> North Easton, MA
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