Mike:
Wow, talk about shipwrights disease! I approve.
Most people would have checked the clutch first. A true
shipwright says "It's a good excuse to pull the motor!"
You are my kinda guy...
Vance
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1974 Mimosa Yellow Triumph TR6
Cogito Ergo Zoom
(I think, therefore I go fast)
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of DaCRANEz@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 10:00 PM
To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: The TR has me in a headlock
Just to update you all on my progress on the teardown of the engine from
hell. Using jamb nut method I removed 10 of the 14 head bolts today.
The
remaining 4 are soaking in PB Blaster. The whole impetus for removing
the lump was
initiated by a slipping clutch at speed. I had assumed that the cause
was a
leaking rear main seal. Actually the seal area is dry as a bone. The
clutch
disc is just flat wore out. The front seal on the tranny is kaput so
the inside
of the belll housing is well lubricated . Once I get the head off I
will
check condition of botttom end , pistons , and camshaft. Then I'll
really bug
you guys for advice. Mike C 71 TR6 in bits
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