[TR] Wire wheel grease recommendations please usa

[glemon at neb.rr.com]

I use anti seize paste.  It doesn't get hot and run into your spokes like grease does.  No issues with stuck wheels.

Greg Lemon
TR250

---- Sujit Roy <triumphstag at gmail.com> wrote: 
> 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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