[6pack] Gear selector shaft detents

[Larry Young]

Go to the maintenance page at vtr - 
http://www.vtr.org/maintain-index.shtml and look at the end of 
"Rebuilding the Triumph TR Transmission Part 2".  It explains how to 
overhaul a top cover and drill one for overdrive switches.  For the late 
boxes you have to drill out the plugs.  You may be able to match the 
plugs at your local auto parts store or drill and tap them for plugs 
like the early covers.  Top covers are probably one of the most 
neglected transmission parts.
Larry Young

On 12/14/2013 2:56 PM, John North wrote:
> I am removing the shafts to drill and tap for overdrive switches...
> The manual says to unscrew the screw plugs that hold the springs and
> balls, but my 76 does not have screwed plugs, they appear to be
> interference fit plugs, see this pic...
>
> http://tinyurl.com/oufsve6
>
> So there is no way that I can see to get the plugs out.
>
> I did remove one of the shafts and of course the ball fell into the
> shaft tube and left the spring sticking into the tube.   I can get the
> spring and ball back into what I think is the right position with a
> screwdriver and seal puller, but haven't been able to get it back into
> the hole to allow the shaft to pass under it.
>
> So two questions, first, what's the best way to handle the other two
> shafts and not make the same mistake...   and second, how do I get the
> ball back in?
>
> Any help appreciated
>
> John North
>
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