Original message from John;
>> I had a similar noise in my '71 TR 6. Turned out to be a worn layshaft
>> which was beginning to tear up the needle bearing. Another symptom was
>> small "crunch" going into reverse. Caught it before any gears were damaged
>> and it still cost about $500. Wish I had looked for a trans with O/D
>> before the rebuild.
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Comment by Bob;
>Yes, but the worn layshaft scenario almost always gives you noise whether
>the clutch is in or out... a lot of noise - in fact the harder you lean
>on it, the louder it is - until the wind noise exceeds the transmission
>noise...
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Bob, yes and no. When running and under load than yes, but when stopped at
a light or while in neutral in your driveway the noise, if
counter/layshaft, or first motion shaft bearing (or pilot) will stop,
because these items will stop revolving when the clutch is disengaged.
(i.e. pedal depressed and of course the clutch is functioning normally)
Barry Schwartz (San Diego) bschwart@pacbell.net
72 V6 Spitfire (daily driver)
70 GT6+ (when I don't drive the Spit)
70 Spitfire (project)
73 Ford Courier (parts hauler, rain vehicle, getting a V6 soon!)
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