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Re: Lubrication for Gear Shift Lever

To: "Big Triumph List" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Lubrication for Gear Shift Lever
From: "Rick Barnard" <rstirb2@townisp.com>
Date: Sun, 29 Feb 2004 20:17:23 -0500 tests=HTML_30_40,HTML_MESSAGE,USER_IN_WHITELIST version=2.55
Cc: <MotoPsyche@aol.com>
Hi Bill,
    I use chassis grease.  Never had a problem.
    Hold the anti-rattle spring and that pesky little pin in place with a blob
of grease.  Then just carefully position the shifter and push it in.
Cheers,
-Rick
1973 Triumph TR6 CF2570U

>What kind of grease or lubrication should be added to the shift lever at
>various points, such as in the retainer and cap, at the bottom of the ball,
and
>where the lever contacts the shift forks? I'm installing an anti-rattle pin
and
>spring (neiter was in place, and my shift lever rattled loudly when
>accelerating after shifting).  Any tips for installing the anti-rattle
spring?





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