Hello all,
Thanks to the great advice received on this list, the job of
re-building my gearbox proved almost enjoyable. Following instruction
and the Haynes manual. I stripped and checked all components, decided
what I needed and sent off my order to Moss UK. A few days later,
with great excitement I ripped open the parcel, checked the list, no
bits missing from the order, great I could start the re-build this
weekend. As I examined the various numbered bags and old familiar
feeling crept into my being. Even without removing some items from
their bags I could see the quality was very suspect, machining was
poor in my opinion on the syncro rings and indeed their dimensions
differed very little from the ones I removed. The rear bearing was
from a suspect source, The speedo bearing was wrong altogether and
the drive would not fit. The circlip, that tricky one on 3rd gear I
was informed should be stamped, this one was not and did not look
like a precision piece of engineering, vital for this component
surely. This is not the first time I have been really disheartened by
Moss and their product. They really do seem to go for the "Price over
Quality" method of manufacturing. I for one would be more than
willing to pay the extra for a part that is worthy of the time and
effort I am putting into my project. I intend to return the offending
parts based on the premise that they are not of a standard high
enough to use with confidence. Is there anybody out there supplying
the sort of quality we all deserve. I suspect most of the major
suppliers are operating the same system, and with many of the smaller
specialists getting their stock from the bigger ones where are we to
go. Is there a backstreet engineer out there somewhere with a skill
matched only by his pride in producing quality components and
supplying the enthusiastic Triumph owner with what he or she needs.
Hope springs eternal. Anybody got a recommendation for the bits I
listed above, all gratefully received.
--
John Gillis
1954 TR2 TS3618. October 1954 (ground up)
1964 Triumph 3TA 350cc (a little gem)
Trinity College
Dublin,
IRELAND.
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