[TR] TR6 clutch problem

[Greg Lemon]

I agree with Randall, and Pete, the hydraulic system doesn't care if the 
drivetrain is spinning, the T/O bearing does.  It sounds like a pull the 
tranny again problem, unfortunately.  Only other possibility is the bearing 
is not aligned or moving smoothly, this does not seem likely, but in any 
event sounds like a pull the tranny issue, certainly test hydraulic action 
as best you can though before taking the more drastic action.

Greg Lemon
68 TR250


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Randall" <tr3driver at ca.rr.com>
To: "'Pete Arakelian'" <arakelianp at mossmotors.com>; 
<triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 7:21 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] TR6 clutch problem


>> Thoughts?  Please...
>
> Sounds like a bad TOB to me.  The heat from the bad bearing has likely
> damaged the carrier and/or front cover as well.  Last time I went through
> that set of symptoms, the carrier eventually seized entirely to the front
> cover and had to be cut off (after limping home in rush hour traffic with 
> a
> clutch that wouldn't release).
>
> The bearing may have been bad off the shelf, or it may have been damaged
> during installation.  The design is less than wonderful in that regard,
> there is no way to press the inner race onto the sleeve without pushing
> against the bearing.
>
> I've been told that even improper storage can lead to problems, but I'm 
> not
> sure I believe that.
>
> There's a good article on the Buckeye Triumphs site ("Reliable Clutch") 
> that
> talks about some other things to look for, after it's apart.
>
> Sorry, Peter, I'd love to say it was just a hydraulic problem, but I don't
> think so.
>
> -- Randall
>
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