[TR] [EXTERNAL] - Re: Finally some progress

[Paul Tegler]

Nigel (spitbits.com in California?) still carries them 
https://www.spitbits.com/store/Main-Shaft-C271.aspx 
<https://www.spitbits.com/store/Main-Shaft-C271.aspx>bottom of the page

ptegler


On 5/26/2019 10:23 PM, David Templeton wrote:
>
> */I've never seen a box (have rebuilt at least 12 now Spits and Gt6) 
> with damaged needle bearings...although I've seen massive wear on the 
> shaft. Simply stated...they were run with the improper volume of oil, 
> plain and simple.? Years back there was a massive issue with the 
> supply chain, as replacement needle bearings were slightly oversized 
> causing all kinds of problems.
> Mike Ross (out in Ohio) did a great write-up on them years back./*
>
> Yeap, that is what happened to mine.?? It was 2003 ?????? thus leading to 
> the second rebuild and the loosing of the box.
>
> */I've been pulling 136HP though FIS6's (might be down around 125 
> now)? GT6 MKIII box for nearly 12 years now.
> Long distance road trips to, and laps on, then driving home from Road 
> Atlanta, Watkins Glen, Mid Ohio and Lime Rock ....have never had a 
> single issue with that tranny./**//*
>
> When it was running I never had issues either, barring the needle 
> bearings ?????? That is why I find it interesting in such comments.
>
> */And believe it or not.... you CAN mount a J-type o/d to a three rail 
> GT6 box. main shafts are avail...usually cheaper than the more common 
> d-type shaft./*
>
> I do have the OD unit
>
> No photo description available.
>
> There is supposedly a good place out of the UK to get 
> OD-mainshafts?????? Other vendors?
>
> I am thinking this refresh kit unless others have a suggestion 
> https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-RG1183
>
> Ok, well your mileage has been exceptional so I would consider your 
> experience worth following ????
>
> Next steps?
>
> David
>
-- 
Paul Tegler
ptegler at verizon.net  www.teglerizer.com

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