[TR] Broke the GT6+

[Bill]

IMHO, Spicer is the Only Way To Go ...

	http://www.spicerparts.com/driveshaft/automotive.asp


>On Sunday 09 August 2009 01:03:48 pm TR250Driver at aol.com wrote:
>  > Hey Guys,
>>  For the first time ever at a Triumph Event, a Triumph left me on the side
>>  of the road when the GT6+ snapped the thrust side U-Joint off the diff
>>  during  the poker run at the TRF Summer Party. At least I got my 3 runs in
>>  on the drag strip and autox before she broke.  I am going to tell you all
>>  a warning for this looks like a clean break, snapped in half, most likely
>>  inferior replacement part with less than 2000 miles on it.  Not sure for I
>>  broke my NOS Speedometer too.
>>
>>  Yikes, always something, Huh?  Anyone else had one fail like  this?  Ok I
>>  was flogging it a little on the drag strip and autocross  but not that bad
>>  for all my times sort of sucked.  I heard a bad  clunk from the rear on my
>>  third drag run launch and a small clunk  developed after the autox whilst
>>  taking up the drive, but nothing to suggest  that catastrophic failure was
>>  imminent.
>>
>>  Someone has said the u-joints with grease jerks are weakened by the hole
>>  drilled right in the center.  Is that a possibility?
>>
>>  Woe is Me,
>>  Darrell
>Darrel,
>
>I have heard that before on this and the 6 pack list.
>But I believe there is someone who makes a stronger u joint.
>
>Anyone on the list know the supplier?
>
>Anyway, you should be able to source a temporary replacement at TRF and should
>have enough help around to get it installed for your ride home.
>
>One more reason I don't push my 3 and 4 and will also take it easy with the 6
>when it is done.
>


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Bill Pugh
1957 TR3
"Casper"
TS16765L
Wallace, CA