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Please see the attached file regarding clutch problems on the TR6.
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Dear Triumph List,
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I have noted a current thread regarding clutch problems on Triumph TR6=
models. These have been a long-term problem, and we at The Roadster Fac=
tory have taken some steps to solve them.
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Originally, TR6's were made with either Laycock or Borg and Beck clutc=
hes. The Laycock was the best in our opinion, and we rarely had problems=
with Laycock clutches. Regrettably, it has been a number of years since=
Laycock was sold and the original clutch discontinued. Quinton-Hazell t=
ried making TR6 clutches, but there were constant problems, and eventuall=
y Quinton-Hazell discontinued TR6 clutches, although all of their other c=
lutches seem to be o.k. We at TRF have had variable success with Borg an=
d Beck. Often they work perfectly. Sometimes, the system seems to be in=
perfect condition, but the gearbox grinds from day one.
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When working with TR6 clutch systems, there are a number of precaution=
s. First, make sure that hydraulic components are working perfectly. To=
o little travel on the slave cylinder push rod results in grinding gears.=
Second, make sure there is not excessive crank shaft end float in the e=
ngine. This is a serious engine problem if it exists, but it will cause =
ineffectual clutch disengagement. Thirdly, make sure of the gearbox. Ro=
ughness or distortion can cause it to hang up. Fourthly, make sure there=
is little or no play in all linkage. Replace cross shaft bushes, replac=
e work cross shafts, replace worn throw-out forks. Fit a new taper pin. =
The Roadster Factory has developed a simple tool for installing the thro=
w-out bearing to the sleeve at home. This tool is approved by the bearin=
g manufacturer, and it costs just $10.82 under part no. RFT 121.
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You can do all of the above and still have your new clutch not work. =
For this reason, we at The Roadster Factory have developed a new clutch f=
rom advise received from Dean Houston at British Sportscar Center in Boca=
Raton, Florida and from J. K. Jackson in Tallahassee. Our system includ=
es a pressure plate of European manufacture and a Japanese throw-out bear=
ing from a heavy-duty application. In addition to the three-piece clutch=
, our system requires replacement of various linkage components. We call=
ed this new system an "experimental clutch" for several years, but now th=
at we have sold several hundred without any problems, we call it a "magic=
clutch." Everything is described and listed in our new 1997 Triumph Sum=
mer Companion. If you didn't receive this in the mail, you can request a=
copy by mail, fax, telephone, or e-mail:
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The Roadster Factory, P.O. Box 332, Armagh, PA 15920
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FAX 814-446-6729 =
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Phone 800-234-1104
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e-mail TRFmail@aol.com
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Watch for our new web site at www.the-roadster-factory.com which is cu=
rrently under design, but will be up over the next few weeks. =
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Hope you are enjoying your cars with the great summer weather.
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Regards,
Charles A. Runyan
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