If memory serves me correctly the 4.2 crank has the pilot bush set rearward
a bit from a 3.5. On a T-5 trans installation it will cause problems. In
your case the trans input shaft may be binding on the verticle surface or
faces of the bushing rather than the bore.
Jack
At 08:28 AM 2/7/2004 +1100, you wrote:
>I have a Rover V8 in a Triumph TR7-TR8 conversion. A few years ago I had the
>motor rebuilt and stroked to 4.2 litre (from 3.5).
>In about 18 months, the spiggot bush began to spin in the motor. Everyone I
>asked then suggested that this happened rarely, but when it did it indicated
>the spiggot had not been soaked in oil for long enough before being
>installed.
>A different installer, careful fitting, longer soaking in oil, same result.
>I've now down just over 100,000 km since the original engine rebuild, and the
>fourth spiggot bush has begun to spin.
>Has anyone else had similar problems? Any ideas what could be causing it?
>I'd appreciate any suggestions.
>bruce
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