[TR] TR3 Broken Clutch Taper Pin Removal

[Tom Note]

Way to go, Perry! Thanks for passing that on.

Tom

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Perry Hammock" <perryfly at gmail.com>
To: <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, June 13, 2014 9:33 PM
Subject: [TR] TR3 Broken Clutch Taper Pin Removal


> Perhaps I finally have something to contribute
> today after removing the transmission in my TR3A
> I found the clutch fork taper pin was broken at the threads.
> read up on the remedies suggested, ecch.
>
> I cleaned up the area, and tried to think of another way.
> I got my 1/4 sheet vibrating sander, wedged the grease fitting on the 
> cross
> shaft between the platen and the body and let it vibrate the assembly.
> After about a minute or so, the pin fell out with out any other
> encouragement
> Bob's your Uncle! That was easy, and the beer tasted so wonderful.
>
> Just a suggestion next time you face the same dilemma.
>
> Perry Hammock
> 1960 TR3A O
>
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