No Martin,
Not mechanically challenged, ... intuitively blessed.
Jack '74 TR6
-----Original Message-----
From: Martin Gonzales <mxgo@ix.netcom.com>
To: triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, December 21, 1998 7:12 PM
Subject: TR6 - Clutch Replacement
>
>After finding that the clutch release bearing needed replacement, I ordered
>the "easier to operate clutch kit" from BPNW. And thanks to a triumph
owner
>on the list, I found, of course some may disagree, that the pin on the
>bearing holder is not needed.
>
>After removing the transmission without assistance and installing the the
>new clutch, I then attempted to reinstall the transmission by myself. And
>much to mine pleasure, I found that I could do it myself by using two 4
inch
>5/16 inch bolts, with the heads cutoff, as dowels to guide the transmission
>into the flywheel. I placed the two bolts on the top end of the bell
>housing mount on the engine side. And after quite a bit of jiggling and
>using a jack with a small piece of 2" X 4" mounted on top under the
>transmission, I was able to reinstall the transmission.
>
>To tighten the top 9 or 12 bolts and nuts that attach the transmission to
>the engine, I attached, with duct tape, a wrench on the engine side to
hold
>the bolt inplace while I tightened the nuts.
>
>I have relayed the above story, for others, who like me, are mechanically
>challenged.
>
>Martin
>73 TR6
>San Jose, CA
>USA
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