John-
Sounds like the clutch is failing to completely disengage. Could be
caused by oil/contamination on the facings, warped driven disk, partial
failure of the pressure plate, or maybe something's amiss with the shaft
that drives the throwout bearing. Does the clutch engage close to the floor?
This problem could be stressful to the tranny while driving, too. It may be
making the syncro's work much harder than the should, leading to premature
crunching. don't ignore this one.....
Bob Westerdale
-----Original Message-----
From: John Summers [mailto:trumpet@bellsouth.net]
Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 1999 11:16 AM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: gears
I've been coping with this irregularity since I got my TR 6 in October
'98 and kinda become so accustomed to it that I just consider it normal
operation, but I know better.
When I am sitting still with engine running I MUST keep the car in
gear. If I put the transmission in neutral and idle for even a short
time I can't get back into gear without shutting off selecting a gear
and restarting. Now if I keep the car in gear with the clutch depressed
there is not a problem other than my foot getting tired.
Does anyone have any experience with this?
John Summers
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