[TR] Duh

[greg]

Randall makes some good points. My local Triumph club has several experienced members who always come to the aid of owners needing repairs on their cars.
When I wanted to install my replacement transmission, I chose a date and seven members came to make the job  easy. Am I lucky, or do other clubs share experiences like this?

Greg G.
Osseo, MN



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On Jul 31, 2016 10:27 PM, Randall <tr3driver at ca.rr.com> wrote:
>
> > The BIG question:  How much should it cost to replace 
> > the $59.00 fork or the stupid pin, knowing that the transmission 
> > has to come out and go back in? 
>
> FWIW, the TR3 flat rate manual gives 4.5 hours to R&R the gearbox, plus an 
> hour for the clutch once the gearbox is out (5.5 total).  TR6 should be 
> similar; although a TR3 doesn't have the dash support to remove, it also has 
> more bolts holding the seats in.  Say another hour for the dash support and 
> dealing with that pesky pin (I drilled the fork & shaft for an additional 
> 1/4" grade 8 bolt to reinforce the pin). 
>
> IIRC my favorite mechanic charges $80/hr, so call it $520 for labor, plus 
> parts, tax, etc.  He will no doubt want to replace the clutch friction 
> plate, pressure plate & TOB but I would (did) put them back if they look OK. 
>
> Or hire a local teenager with a strong back and weak mind for $20/hr and do 
> it yourself.  The heavy lifting portion only takes a few minutes.  You might 
> even have some friends who would help for a few beers. 
>
> Randall 
>
>
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