[TR] Transmission re-build/service

[Andrew Uprichard]

Bill:

My clutch went out in June and I took the opportunity to replace all the
synchros.  I managed to get NOS - apparently some of the after markets ones
aren't as good (he asks?).  Surprisingly, 4th gear was the worst - crunched
going from 3rd for a year or two.

But given your clutch was the primary problem, you may want to check there
is no run-out on the flywheel which contributed to the clutch failure.

How about taking the opportunity to add an overdrive?

Andrew Uprichard

-----Original Message-----
From: triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of wbeech at flash.net
Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2011 6:55 PM
To: triumphs at autox.team.net; british-cars at autox.team.net
Subject: [TR] Transmission re-build/service

I am putting an new clutch in this winter and while I don't have many
complaints about my original/stock TR3 transmission I was just wondering if
this would not be a good time to check for worn parts and replace as needed.
 
I am experiencing no odd noises and about the only 'problem' I seem to have
is downshifting from 4th to 3rd while at speed, such as when I want to pass
another car.  Is this a bad syncro?  Would it be wise to go ahead and
replace all the syncros just to be safe while it is apart?
 
Thanks in advance for your valued advice.
 
Bill
 
Bill Beecher
'58 TR-3A TS30766L  "Tarbaby"
www.triumphowners.com/1566
"A Triumph is man's best friend, it always comes when it is called...of
course, some times it is difficult to make it go"


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