[Fot] TR2 - TR6 Triumph gearboxes

[Vince G]

I will be rebuilding my gearbox so thank you for this advice....

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On 2012-10-13, at 11:12 AM, yellow04 at tr4racer.com wrote:

> You small chassis Triumph racers, this probably does not apply to you...
>
> Keep in mind a properly prepared Triumph gearbox that is used with a
> reasonable amount of care will last a long time. The recipe to get a box to
> shift right in race conditions and last many weekends is extraordinarly
> simple, build it to the bottom end of the clearance specs in the book. You
> either have to build the gearbox yourself, or insist your rebuilder take the
> time required to set every clearance as tight as the spec allows.
>
> Most importantly, remember when on track what you are not driving a modern
> gearbox. Show it a little sympathy,  it will last.
>
> Or, spend the bucks on the T5 conversion. I don't care, it means more TR
> gearbox bits available for me!
>
> Henry
> yellow04 at tr4racer.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Scott Janzen" <sjanzen at me.com>
> Subject: Re: [Fot] Reg Compliance - Your Feedback
>
>
>> My tr6 transmission transplant into my GT6 has been great!!! Especially
>> compared to replacing the GT6 box every other race weekend.  I vote for
>> adhering to four forward gears and Triumph stuff.
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