Jeff Arrowsmith wrote:
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> Being a clutch virgin, I need to ask the following question. Will a bad
> throwout bearing in a TR6 prevent shifting into selected gear
> (1st/reverse)? Just replaced ALL innards for a 75 TR6 (clutch
> kit/slave/crosshaft/pins(fork)/throwout bearing sleeve/tapered
> pin/crosshaft bushes/redrilled "oval" pedal holes. Car refuses to select
> any gear. No problem with car not running. Hydrolics appear good. Can watch
> slave rod moving 1/2 or so when pedal depressed. Reason I ask about the
> throwout bearing is because I had to get the brand-new sleeve machined abit
> because of to tight a fit on the tranny shaft. When I got the sleeve back
> from the machine shop the bearing didn't spin like new, so I had them clean
> it/re-grease it and re-install back on sleeve.
> Anyone on the list hear use that Toyota Landcrusiser bearing?
>
> Jeff.A
>
> 1967 GT6 Mk1
> 1975 Spitfire
> 1975 TR6
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> "Why do you own 3 Triumphs?".........because I can't afford 4!
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Jeff, could you have possibly installed the clutch disc backwards. The
long boss should be away from the engine. If its in wrong the clutch
won't operate.
Stu
74 TR6 80 TR8
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