Ok, I see that these plugs are NA at TRF, Moss and Vic Brit... I
looked over the Mcaster Carr site, couldn't find what I need although
they have just about everything known to man. Anybody got a lead on
where I can get them?
John North
1976 TR6
On Sun, Dec 15, 2013 at 12:02 PM, Larry Young <cartravel@pobox.com> wrote:
> Go to the maintenance page at vtr - http://www.vtr.org/maintain-index.shtml
> and look at the end of "Rebuilding the Triumph TR Transmission Part 2". It
> explains how to overhaul a top cover and drill one for overdrive switches.
> For the late boxes you have to drill out the plugs. You may be able to
> match the plugs at your local auto parts store or drill and tap them for
> plugs like the early covers. Top covers are probably one of the most
> neglected transmission parts.
> Larry Young
>
>
> On 12/14/2013 2:56 PM, John North wrote:
>>
>> I am removing the shafts to drill and tap for overdrive switches...
>> The manual says to unscrew the screw plugs that hold the springs and
>> balls, but my 76 does not have screwed plugs, they appear to be
>> interference fit plugs, see this pic...
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/oufsve6
>>
>> So there is no way that I can see to get the plugs out.
>>
>> I did remove one of the shafts and of course the ball fell into the
>> shaft tube and left the spring sticking into the tube. I can get the
>> spring and ball back into what I think is the right position with a
>> screwdriver and seal puller, but haven't been able to get it back into
>> the hole to allow the shaft to pass under it.
>>
>> So two questions, first, what's the best way to handle the other two
>> shafts and not make the same mistake... and second, how do I get the
>> ball back in?
>>
>> Any help appreciated
>>
>> John North
>>
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