It sounds as though you may have worn synchro hubs, which won't be cured by
replacing just the bronze rings. It will take a knowledgeable shop to identify
and replace the necessary bits, not just the 'usual wear items'.
Jim Franks
---- "Hunter wrote:
> Several years ago, to address grinding when shifting from 1-2 then a little
>from 2-3, I had my TR6 transmission rebuild by a place down in RI. Upon
>disassembly, the garage said all looks good except for the syncros. They
>didn't have good sourcing connections so I volunteered to supply these and
> did. I believe I got them from BPNW. Transmission arrive and I installed and
>situation was much improved although not perfect and I falsely thought the
>unit would just take some time to wear in. Well, in fact, it has gotten much
>worse. Now it is difficult to produce a smooth shift and down
> shifting is even worse. The transmission is now out, cleaned and drained and
>I'm contemplating my options. Just called RTF and was quoted approx $1500.
>This would include all new seals, bearings, gaskets and syncros and a 12 month
>guarantee. Wow, a far cry from the $450 I paid the first time
> around (yes, I know it didn't work the first time). I've read the manual of
>rebuild instructions and not sure I'm ready for that. Looking for options or
>suggestions from the group. Thanks for the help.
>
>
>
> Darcy Hunter
>
> "73 TR6
>
> North Easton, MA
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