[TR] TYR3 Overdrive maintenance

[Bill Beecher]

That's it!  Forgot about the big Whitworth wrench in my drawer, 11/16BSW was
the perfect fit, Bob's your uncle.  Thanks Randall
All the best,
Bill B
TS30800L

-----Original Message-----
From: Randall [mailto:TR3driver at ca.rr.com] 
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2016 3:54 AM
To: 'Wbeech at flash.net' <wbeech at flash.net>
Cc: triumphs at autox.team.net; 'Bill Beecher' <bill_beecher at flash.net>
Subject: RE: [TR] TYR3 Overdrive maintenance

> 
> I don't have a notched plug, so I shouldn't need that scary 
> socket.   I tried a 32mm socket, too big, and a 30mm socket, 
> too small.  So I'll see if I can find goldilocks somewhere 
> tomorrow.   Hate put a pipe wrench on it, last option. 

I got curious, so I did some checking.  Looks like maybe the original
intention was 11/16 Whitworth, which according to the chart I have is
1.200".  The socket I used was 30mm, which should be only 1.181" but it's a
bit oversize and actually measures about 1.195".
It will go onto the old plug I found (not the same one I was using before)
with some persuasion.  Since the plug is somewhat chewed up (looks like
someone has been at it with a cold chisel), the 30mm impact socket would
still be the right tool, IMO, even if I had to clean up the flats a bit with
a file.

Probably none of that helps, I was just wondering WTF?  If you can't get the
30mm on with some encouragement, maybe pick up a big adjustable wrench.

Randall