[TR] TR3A Overdrive Question

[Jim Henningsen]

Thank you all for the suggestions!  Jim

> On Apr 21, 2020, at 6:23 PM, DAVID MASSEY <dave1massey at cs.com> wrote:
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> If that's the only place it is leaking then kudos to you.  I would try applying some Hylomar non-hardening gasket sealer to both sides of the gasket and install.
> 
> Dave 
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> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim Henningsen <trguy75 at gmail.com>
> To: 'Triumphs' <triumphs at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tue, Apr 21, 2020 3:26 pm
> Subject: [TR] TR3A Overdrive Question
> 
> Want to fix a leak on my 61 TR3A od gearbox on the OD brass plug.  It only
> has 400+ miles since it was rebuilt, but they do like to leak.  Drained oil,
> removed OD brass plug with 1 3/16 hex nut fitted.  Any recommendations on
> best way to seal that brass plug?  The fiber washer for the sealing plug was
> new when rebuilt and looks great.    Also, any recommendations on using
> Valvoline VR 50w racing oil in tranny instead of the normal stuff? Heard
> that was an option that worked well.
> Thanks in advance?
> Jim Henningsen
> 61 TR3A TS65657L
> 62 TR4 CT5212LO
> 75 TR6
> 81 TR8
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