Hi everyone,
De-lurking again briefly. Still piloting my (t)rusty 1962 TR4 around town,
the engine is strong aside from a mysterious squeak (water pump?
alternator?) - but the transmission, sadly, is not.
I pulled it out and replaced the layshaft and bearings this summer. Now, it
has developed a vibration / roar at 45MPH and faster. I dare not take it
past 55.
Anyone heard of this? Anyone in the Pacific Northwest (Southwest for
Canadians) with a spare Big TR transmission lying in the garage? I wouldn't
mind having a spare regardless, though I don't have much bargaining power at
the moment.
I'd also be interested to hear about other-car conversion kits, if they are
possible / economical / beneficial. I do like the big 4-speed, but maybe
there's a Toyota or Volvo 5-speed that is a direct drop in. Ha ha.
-Malcolm
'62 TR4 CT10339L
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