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Re: [Fot] 1966 TR4a transmission help

To: Tony Garmey <vintageclassicsus@outlook.com>, Tony Garmey via Fot <fot@autox.team.net>, "mhmolson@gmail.com" <mhmolson@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Fot] 1966 TR4a transmission help
From: DAVE HOGYE via Fot <fot@autox.team.net>
Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:01:55 -0700 (PDT)
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Yes, do as Tony suggests. =20
The set screws have been known to back out and drop into the works or, the =
square end breaks off and falls into the works.  This can immediately stop =
rotation of the works and the rear tires.
The end of the center shift rail can pull out of the rail.  I have seen thi=
s.  A tach weld will secure the end in place.
One more tip to help stop leaks.  Be aware that just about every threaded b=
olt hole in the case goes through the case.  Sealant should be used, or lea=
ks will be plenty.  The 4 input shaft bearing carrier bolt holes also go th=
rough the case.  They will leak without sealant. =20
The engine block is like this too.  A number of bolt holes go through the b=
lock.  They all need sealant.  Like the two coil bracket holes and the gene=
rator/alternator bracket.  I prefer to not mount the coil on the engine, so=
 I use crush washers under the bolts there. =20
Stay connected with the group during your project and good luck.
The FoT archives is also a great resource for tips. =20
=20
Dave H.
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> On 10/22/2025 7:31 AM PDT Tony Garmey via Fot <fot@autox.team.net> wrote:
> =20
> =20
> The oem vent is a small hole in the tail shaft under the shift tower.
> If your sure that the o rings are leaking - go ahead and pop of the gearb=
ox top and =E2=80=A6
> *Add a dash4 fitting for a vent=20
> *drill and lock wire the set screws that loc the selector forks to the ra=
ils
> * tach weld the centre blade at the end of the rail .
> * change the o rings=20
> =20
> British frame and engine for the majority of the engine parts.=20
> =20
> =20
>=20
> Sent from my iPhone
>=20
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> > On Oct 22, 2025, at 7:23=E2=80=AFAM, mhmolson--- via Fot <fot@autox.tea=
m.net> wrote:
> >=20
> >=20
>=20
> >=20
> > Good morning, I have an issue with transmission oil leaking out of the =
three o ring seals where the transmission selector shafts enter the top cov=
er. This only happens during high rpms. This is an overdrive unit.
> >=20
> > Has anyone added additional venting to the top cover. I understand ther=
e is possibly a small vent hole in the front however I have not looked at t=
his yet. I am also going to build a TR4 motor this winter and am looking fo=
r direction and contacts for pistons, liners, and rods. I am good at mechan=
ical logistics, and I have built two strokes, I have also been around engin=
e builders and understand, however this will be my first real build. Yes, I=
 understand that certain things will be left to the pro=E2=80=99s
> >=20
> > Help appreciated
> >=20
> > Matt
> >=20
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   <span style=3D"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">Yes, do as Tony=
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tica,arial,sans-serif; color: #333333;">
   <span style=3D"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">The set screws =
have been known to back out and drop into the works or, the square end brea=
ks off and falls into the works.&nbsp; This can immediately stop rotation o=
f the works and the rear tires.</span>
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tica,arial,sans-serif; color: #333333;">
   <span style=3D"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">The end of the =
center shift rail can pull out of the rail.&nbsp; I have seen this.&nbsp; A=
 tach weld will secure the end in place.</span>
  </div>=20
  <div class=3D"default-style" style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-family: helve=
tica,arial,sans-serif; color: #333333;">
   <span style=3D"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">One more tip to=
 help stop leaks.&nbsp; Be aware that just about every threaded bolt hole i=
n the case goes through the case.&nbsp; Sealant should be used, or leaks wi=
ll be plenty.&nbsp; The 4 input shaft bearing carrier bolt holes also go th=
rough the case.&nbsp; They will leak without sealant.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>
  </div>=20
  <div class=3D"default-style" style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-family: helve=
tica,arial,sans-serif; color: #333333;">
   <span style=3D"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">The engine bloc=
k is like this too.&nbsp; A number of bolt holes go through the block.&nbsp=
; They all need sealant.&nbsp; Like the two coil bracket holes and the gene=
rator/alternator bracket.&nbsp; I prefer to not mount the coil on the engin=
e, so I use crush washers under the bolts there.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>
  </div>=20
  <div class=3D"default-style" style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-family: helve=
tica,arial,sans-serif; color: #333333;">
   <span style=3D"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">Stay connected =
with the group during your project and good luck.</span>
  </div>=20
  <div class=3D"default-style" style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-family: helve=
tica,arial,sans-serif; color: #333333;">
   <span style=3D"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">The FoT archive=
s is also a great resource for tips.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>
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   <span style=3D"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">Dave H. </span>
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    On 10/22/2025 7:31 AM PDT Tony Garmey via Fot &lt;fot@autox.team.net&gt=
; wrote:
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    &nbsp;
   </div>=20
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    &nbsp;
   </div> The oem vent is a small hole in the tail shaft under the shift to=
wer.=20
   <div>
    If your sure that the o rings are leaking - go ahead and pop of the gea=
rbox top and =E2=80=A6
   </div>=20
   <div>
    *Add a dash4 fitting for a vent&nbsp;
   </div>=20
   <div>
    *drill and lock wire the set screws that loc the selector forks to the =
rails
   </div>=20
   <div>
    * tach weld the centre blade at the end of the rail .
   </div>=20
   <div>
    * change the o rings&nbsp;
   </div>=20
   <div>
    &nbsp;
   </div>=20
   <div>
    British frame and engine for the majority of the engine parts.&nbsp;
   </div>=20
   <div>
    &nbsp;
   </div>=20
   <div>
    &nbsp;
   </div>=20
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     Sent from my iPhone
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      On Oct 22, 2025, at 7:23=E2=80=AFAM, mhmolson--- via Fot &lt;fot@auto=
x.team.net&gt; wrote:
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       <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size: 11.0pt;">Good morni=
ng, I have an issue with transmission oil leaking out of the three o ring s=
eals where the transmission selector shafts enter the top cover. This only =
happens during high rpms. This is an overdrive unit.</span></p>=20
       <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size: 11.0pt;">Has anyone=
 added additional venting to the top cover. I understand there is possibly =
a small vent hole in the front however I have not looked at this yet. I am =
also going to build a TR4 motor this winter and am looking for direction an=
d contacts for pistons, liners, and rods. I am good at mechanical logistics=
, and I have built two strokes, I have also been around engine builders and=
 understand, however this will be my first real build. Yes, I understand th=
at certain things will be left to the pro=E2=80=99s</span></p>=20
       <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size: 11.0pt;">Help appre=
ciated</span></p>=20
       <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size: 11.0pt;">Matt</span=
></p>=20
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