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RE: transmission rear seal

To: <Triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: transmission rear seal
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2005 10:45:55 -0700
> For correct installation of the oil seal in the transmission rear casting.
>
> Should the seal be pushed all the in to match up to the bearing seat, or
> should the face of the seal be flush to the casting end.  Handbook doesn't
> give an answer.

I believe it doesn't matter, but I only push the face flush to the end of the
casting.

> Another question...how easy should I be able to turn the transmission shaft
> when it's fully assembled (in neutral).

Normally it turns pretty easy.  However the synchro rings may be dragging on the
cones, which would make it harder to turn.  New rings will drag quite a bit,
even with just the weight of the shift hub against them.

Randall




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