joemato@ibm.net wrote:
>
> joemato@ibm.net wrote:
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Tony Gordon <tgordon@saginaw-city.k12.mi.us>
> > To: triumphs@autox.team.net <triumphs@autox.team.net>; 6 Pack Digest
> > <6packlist@mfasco.com>
> > Date: Tuesday, April 13, 1999 8:54 PM
> > Subject: TR6 O/D question
> >
> > >
> > >Folks,
> > >
> > >I advertised for PI stuff in Triumph World and also asked for leads on
> > >A-type O/D boxes. As a result, when visiting the UK on a business trip
> > >last week, I ended up buying an A-type O/D in good condition (I hope) from
> > >(I think) a Mk.I saloon that was just too good to miss (GBP90 - $155) .
> > >Apart from the minor problem of getting it back from the UK (without the
> > >selector housing, I think it'll get under the 75-80lb weight limit for
> > >single item hold baggage ....). That'll have to wait to the next trip in
> > >June: in the meantime, time to prepare!
> > >
> > >Has anyone had any experience with fitting a saloon O/D g/box to a TR6?
> > >(mine is a 72 with the early or pre-Stag-type gearbox). Are there any
> > >significant differences in clutch type/splines, throw out bearing,
> > >crankshaft bush?
> > >
> > >Also, the gearbox does not look like the A-type in either the TRF cat. or
> > >the Bentley Workshop manual. It has the correct shape for the A-type, but
> > >the solenoid location and mounting is not the same. The solenoid is in the
> > >correct place (RH side of g/box looking aft). I did notice a message from
> > >a few days ago that indicated that the solenoid can be encased - well, this
> > >one certainly is, but is not vertical but inclined to the rear of the g/box
> > >and is housed in a rectangular housing. Don't know if that presents any
> > >further problems ....?
> > >
> > >If anyone is interested, the person I bought from seems to have some
> > >complete J-types available - no email, but I'll pass on phone numbers, etc.
> > >(no financial interest, except to say that he proved to be a real Triumph
> > >enthusiast - saloons everywhere - and a very reliable private seller, given
> > >that the negotiations took place 4000 miles apart).
> > >
> > >Tony Gordon
> > >72 TR6 CC79849U
> > >
> > >
> Hi,I go to the UK and would like to pick up an A type OD for a
> TR3.Thanks for any help you could give me.joemato
Hi,I'm going to the UK this week and would like to pick an A type OD for
a TR-3.Anyone know some reliable dealer over
there?
Thanks,Joe Mato
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