[TR] Was : Transmission re-build/service Now Synchro's

[Dave1massey at cs.com]

In a message dated 11/14/2011 12:13:10 PM Central Standard Time, 
jerryvv at roadrunner.com writes: 
> A possible reason for a 4th gear syncro being worn is resting ones hand 
> on 
> the gear lever while cruising in 4th gear. It's a convenient place to rest 
> 
> your hand. The later TR 4 thru TR 6 levers are especially convenient since 
> 
> they have a slight bend rearward.
> 

But in fourth gear there is no motion between the gear and hub that would 
wear out the fourth gear synchro.  That could make for premature wear in the 
second and third gear synchro but not the fourth.

Dave