Thanks Randall,
Preloading the bearing makes a lot of sense; my TOB seems fine once it's
loaded. I'd like to try this. Any suggestions as to how and where to add the
extra spring to do this?
Brian
-----Original Message-----
From: Randall [mailto:tr3driver@comcast.net]
Sent: 11-Oct-06 12:34 PM
To: Lanoway, Brian; 'Triumphs Digest'
Subject: RE: [TR] TR6 clutch engagement squeal?
> Before I once again yank out my tranny, does the List have
any advice?
It seems that many of the "upgrade" bearings have this problem
even worse.
The original bearing was apparently a special design that
turned very
easily. The intention of the clutch design was to have the
bearing turn
all
the time, only from the very light pressure applied to it by
the spring
inside the clutch slave.
Many replacement bearings, including those sold as original
replacements,
do
not turn so easily.
My suggestion would be to try adding a spring to load the TOB
into the
clutch just a little bit heavier than the spring inside the
clutch slave
does. Even the "Gunst" setup needs this additional spring for
proper
operation. Very likely this will solve your problem, without
even pulling
the tranny !
And if not, you haven't lost much.
Randall
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