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RE: [TR] TR6 clutch engagement squeal?

To: "'Lanoway, Brian'" <Brian_Lanoway@standardaero.com>,
Subject: RE: [TR] TR6 clutch engagement squeal?
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 10:34:24 -0700
> Before I once again yank out my tranny, does the List have any advice?

It seems that many of the "upgrade" bearings have this problem even worse.
The original bearing was apparently a special design that turned very
easily.  The intention of the clutch design was to have the bearing turn all
the time, only from the very light pressure applied to it by the spring
inside the clutch slave.

Many replacement bearings, including those sold as original replacements, do
not turn so easily.

My suggestion would be to try adding a spring to load the TOB into the
clutch just a little bit heavier than the spring inside the clutch slave
does.  Even the "Gunst" setup needs this additional spring for proper
operation.  Very likely this will solve your problem, without even pulling
the tranny !

And if not, you haven't lost much.

Randall


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