Hi John,
No, this is not the first time that core plug has fallen out of a TRactor
motor.
In his books, Kas Kastner strongly advises using a high temp two-part epoxy on
that core plug, to help insure it stays in there. I'd also never try to reuse a
plug, would want a fresh one in there on any engine rebuilt. Needless to say,
you at least have to remove the gearbox to get at it, to it's best done right -
or overdone as much as possible - any time you have to remove and replace it!
And, yes, it's likely a major source of leaking oil... Bet your rear main seal
(such as it is) is just fine!
Alan Myers
San Jose, California
amfoto1@aol.com
'62 TR4 CT17602L
www.triumphowners.com/640
-----Original Message-----
Dear all - having stripped all in preparation for TR2 engine removal to deal
ith my rear crank oil leak, I decided to remove the clutch inspection plate to
ake sure of the source before all that heaving out. As I removed the plate,
hat should fall out but a large core plug, I am guessing the one from the rear
f the camshaft. Is it likely THIS is actually the source of my woes, and has
nybody come across this before? I guess I will still have to remove the engine,
ut should I now leave the crank seal alone?
egards
ohn
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