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Re: 76 spit rear end trouble?

To: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net, bnicho19@bellsouth.net
Subject: Re: 76 spit rear end trouble?
From: bill nichol <bnicho19@bellsouth.net>
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 1997 02:05:28 -0500
References: <3310DBED.2F2B@mail.icomnet.com> <33113BA2.40D8@bellsouth.net>
bill nichol wrote:
> 
> Paul Nelson wrote:
> >
> > Hello all,
> > Well my 76 Spit engine runs now, rather well considering it's down time.
> > Then I thought I had a bad slave cylinder. I bled the clutch fluid, the
> > old fluid was nasty, replished as necessary. The slave seems to be doing
> > its job, but when I release the clutch in any gear there's no movement.
> > Then I took a peek at the drive shaft ,the drive shaft spins, in reverse
> > as well, but no vehicular motion is taking place. My experience is
> > limited, so any help is greatly appreciated.
> > BTW, I ran outta daylight, but once the wife goes to work in the morning
> > I plan on putting the rear on jackstands and pulling the cover plate to
> > see what it looks like. Anything imparticular I should look for?
> >
> > Paul Nelson
> > 76 Spitfire Looks rough, but it was free.
> > ps I just talked to a co worker and he said it doesn't sound good.
> Paul,
> I wish you all the best but if things turn ugly I have a rear end from a
> 78 spit w/66k miles. Should be in good shape. I also have a 1500 eng
> complete, a weber down draft carb w/intake manifold, a tranny and an
> overdrive all from the same car.
> 
> Best of luck
> Bill
> 78 spit
> 80 TR7

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