Never thought of myself as a wimp, but after reading about single handed TR6
gearbox R & R, maybe I am! The gearbox is heavy to me, especially with o/d
attached. Too heavy not to ask a neighbor or buddy to lend a hand for while.
Much
less chance of damaging expensive paint work with the two man method also.
Weak but friendly,
Jim Davis
Fortson, GA
CF38690UO
CF37325U
Chad & Ariane Jester wrote:
> Pete,
>
> I don't think a TR6 trans will come out the bottom easily. The trans
> cover is designed to remove and allow access to the transmission from
> the top side. I have R&R'd a TR6 trans in just over 3 hours using this
> method. The TR6 trans is not heavy. All you need is a floor jack to
> support the rear of the engine when the trans is out.
>
> Chad Jester
>
> Pete & Aprille Chadwell wrote:
> >
> > Malcolm Walker wrote:
> >
> > >We had a "transmission jack" at the high school mechanics class when I was
> > >there... I never got to play with it, but its purpose was similar to the
> > >wooden job you mention. Didn't remember it being "firm" though, more like
> > >"floppy". Perhaps it was broken.
> >
> > Oh, I know about the transmission jacks, but they are designed to support,
> > and even bolt up to common slushboxes in American cars. A guy needs
> > something that is made to fit the TR6 gearbox... one that will bolt on to
> > it properly.
> >
> > >Build a gantry crane in your garage!! Buy a forklift!! There are lots
> > >of easy solutions :-)
> >
> > It's either that or start working out!!
> >
> > Pete Chadwell
> > 1973 TR6
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