I just got back from my shop and I found 4 old Laycock clutch discs that are
riveted all the way around. I think I'll take at least one and get it
relined. They look much stronger than the AP/Borg-beck units. I guess
those Bimmers ran me into the ground yesterday.
Charly
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Babcock" <BillB@bnj.com>
To: "'Charly Mitchel'" <charly@mitchelplumbing.com>; <KENMUN@aol.com>;
<FOT@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, July 04, 2005 12:53 PM
Subject: RE: TR6 TRANS TO A TR3
> I'd just stick in your spare and cross your fingers. It will probably last
> better at PIR. There are no elevation changes and the corners are bigger.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Charly Mitchel [mailto:charly@mitchelplumbing.com]
> Sent: Monday, July 04, 2005 11:08 AM
> To: Bill Babcock; KENMUN@aol.com; FOT@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: TR6 TRANS TO A TR3
>
> Hey Bill, Had a great time yesterday and I think all the other TR's did
> also.
> I broke my clutch on the 2nd to the last lap and I found the 3 rivets that
> hold the center of the clutch disc to the outer friction portion ripped
out.
> I need to find something to use ASAP. Do you have any suggestions? I
know
> putting a different clutch in would solve the problem, but I don't have
time
> (or want to) before this weekends race.
> I have a Laycock pressure plate. and Cambridge flywheel and all stock TO
and
> linkage.
> Charly
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bill Babcock" <BillB@bnj.com>
> To: <KENMUN@aol.com>; <FOT@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, July 04, 2005 10:29 AM
> Subject: RE: TR6 TRANS TO A TR3
>
>
> > Yes, it will. I typically use TR6 transmissions on my cars. The cases
seem
> > stronger. I don't remember any modifications being required at all.
> >
> > Incidentally, you'll probably get better response to questions if you
> don't
> > use all caps. It's aesthetically ugly, hard to read and some people
> consider
> > it impolite.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-fot@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-fot@autox.team.net] On
Behalf
> > Of KENMUN@aol.com
> > Sent: Monday, July 04, 2005 8:30 AM
> > To: FOT@autox.team.net
> > Subject: TR6 TRANS TO A TR3
> >
> > ANYONE KNOW IF A TR6 TRANS WILL BOLT TO A TR3? IT LOOKS LIKE THE TR6
IMPUT
> > SHAFT IS ABOUT 1/2" SHORTER. THE DIFFERENCE SEEMS TO BE IN THE LENGTH OF
> THE
> > SMALLEST DIA. ON THE SHAFT. THE TR3 HAS THE ORIGINAL FLYWHEEL AND
CLUTCH.
> > ALSO LOOKING FOR A PLASTIC COOLING FAN FOR A TR6.
> > THANKS, KEN M.
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