While returning from a car show today I was downshifting from 3rd to 2nd at about 4k RPM.{My TR, after being overhauled and passed through 2 owners, has about 7k since a complete overhaul some 15 years ago.It has a upgraded engine, 87mm, Isky cam, Mallory ignition, aluminum flywheel and headers. The transmission is a stock all synchro overdrive unit.} I heard a large rattle/clacking from the transmission area. I stopped and started back up again. At lower RPM's the shifts were smooth and quiet. While giving it a little more power, downshift once again resulted in a clacking and rattle. I then drove several miles home with no re-occurrence of the noise.
I know nothing of how the car was driven during the 15 years since it had a complete overhaul during the 7k miles.
I have all the paperwork on the car, when it was overhauled and, it did receive a new clutch in 1988.
Could this be a bad throw-out bearing?
Dick Vinal
I know nothing of how the car was driven during the 15 years since it had a complete overhaul during the 7k miles.
I have all the paperwork on the car, when it was overhauled and, it did receive a new clutch in 1988.
Could this be a bad throw-out bearing?
Dick Vinal