[TR] Trying to locate a gearbox top cover detent plug

Jeff Scarbrough fishplate at gmail.com
Mon Jan 23 06:53:59 MST 2017


On Mon, Jan 23, 2017 at 1:59 AM, Randall <TR3driver at ca.rr.com> wrote:
> But last time around, I went ahead and made some duplicates of the earlier
> plugs, and tapped the holes for them.  The hole is just the right size to
> tap for a UNF thread (sorry, again I forget the size offhand), and you can
> cut all 3 plugs from a single bolt.  I used a Dremel and abrasive cutoff
> wheel to grind a screwdriver slot into the top.

I did the same thing...made from a 3/8" bolt, I think.  Easy-peasy,
and made the detent adjustment a piece of cake.  Use a little Loctite
to keep the plug at the correct setting.

Jeff Scarbrough
Corrosion Acres, Ga.


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