[TR] 66 TR4A Speedo Drive removal (non-OD)

[Sujit Roy]

I have a Stag which I think uses a similar box. I recall it can't come out
as there is a possibility of it braking u need to take the end off or
something like that .
I did take it off the box with out reading the manual.  It came out ok

On Sat, Aug 6, 2022, 12:51 AM Darrell Walker <darrellw360 at mac.com> wrote:

>
> The gearbox on my 66TR4A (non-OD) is a bit leaky, and one of those places
> (which think I can fix without removing the transmission) is the speedo
> drive. On my TR8, this part just pulled out after removing the retaining
> plate. On my TR4A, I've removed the retaining bolt (that comes in from the
> top), but I'm unable to get the drive assembly to budge.
>
> I've tried pulling on it using the cable nut to give me more leverage, and
> I've tried to rotate the brass housing that protrudes from the gearbox
> case, and I can't get any movement.
>
> Before I break something, is there anything else I need to do before
> removing it? Any tips/tricks to removing it? Other than the parts diagram
> in the manual, I can't find any mention of it.
>
>
> Thanks!
> -Darrell
>
> --
> Darrell Walker
> 66 TR4A IRS-SC CTC67956L
> 81 TR8 SATPZ458XBA406206
> Vancouver, WA, USA
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