[TR] Wire wheel grease recommendations please usa

[Sujit Roy]

Used regular grease and worked for 17 years but had problems with one wheel
getting stuck on hub. now it's turn to buy the proper grease .
Sujit

On Sep 15, 2017 5:45 PM, <rbtr3a at cox.net> wrote:

I set mine to .016 for a less aggressive engagement. It takes about a
second to engage.

Ronnie

> On Sep 15, 2017, at 11:36 AM, Randall <TR3driver at ca.rr.com> wrote:
>
> There were several different configurations of the D-type produced; and I
> believe some parts interchange with A-type (which also came in several
> different configurations).  Perhaps the unit you have originally came from
> another car, or is a mixture of parts?
>
> Anyway, my suggestion (and what I do) is to check the actual valve ball
> movement when adjusting the solenoid.  I've had several A-types where the
> cam & valve stem are worn enough to make the prescribed setting method
> inaccurate.
>
> IMO the ball needs to move at least .030" for long term reliability and
> snappy shifts; although others have suggested as little as .010" to slow
> down the engagement process.
>
> The article at http://www.buckeyetriumphs.org/technical/AOD/AOD4/AOD4.htm
> Is written for A-type, but the valve arrangement is similar.  The process
> should be the same.
>
> FWIW, here's a simple (and reversible) modification that IMO makes
> adjustment much easier.  The custom nut in the foreground locks into the
> operating lever, so doesn't have to be held while tightening the pinch
bolt.
> And the hex socket bolt is both easier to turn with one hand (while the
> other is holding the solenoid plunger and lever), and easier to get tight
> enough to keep the lever from slipping on the shaft in operation.
>
> https://i.imgur.com/mMk04fs.jpg
>
> On a TR3, it also makes it much easier to tighten the adjustment with the
> unit installed and the gearbox cover in place.
>
> -- Randall
>
>
>
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