[TR] TR3A Overdrive lock washer alternative

[Dave Connitt]

Hi Art,
I used the same nylock nuts on my overdrive rebuild last summer. I also put a drop of red Locktite on the threads just to be safe. 
No problems yet.
Dave Connitt 

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> On Jan 23, 2022, at 3:43 PM, Art McEwen <artwmcewen at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Thanks, I'll check around for them.
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>> On Sun, Jan 23, 2022 at 2:58 PM jerry van vlack <jerryvvtr4a at gmail.com> wrote:
>> These would work
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>> bent-tab washers | McMaster-Carr
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>> Sent from Mail for Windows
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>> From: Art McEwen
>> Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2022 2:41 PM
>> To: triumphs at autox.team.net
>> Subject: [TR] TR3A Overdrive lock washer alternative
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>> The little tab washers (#20 below) over the bridge bars that lock the operating pistons in place are N/A.    I've got grade 5 nyloc nuts that theoretically shouldn't need them but they're only grade 5 vs. the original gr8 nuts.   I've heard others have used this as a substitute.   
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>> Should I be concerned?  I know there are some high pressures involved inside the O/D but not sure about this location.
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>> https://mossmotors.com/triumph-tr2-3-4/clutch-gearbox-drivetrain/overdrive
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>> Cheers,
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>> Art.
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