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I broke this away from the other current overdrive thread so as not to hijack it. Over the years I have overhauled most major components on these cars (engines, brakes, suspension etc etc.), but never a transmission. I consider this work as therapy so I am having a go at rebuilding an early TR6 O/D gearbox before replacing the existing unit in my non O/D TR4. The data plate shows that this O/D unit had been previously rebuilt.
I have it almost completely apart; the key word being "almost". As I don't have access to Mr. Churchill and his special tools I need to make up a rubber expansion tool to pull out the accumulator piston (small version without threaded insert). I am also trying to remove the 2 operating pistons but they are putting up a good fight. I have a couple of the online tip documents, but am open to all ideas; unfortunately I don't have a compressor.
When I removed the OD clutch housing I found a thrust washer broken into 8 pieces. Other than that, first impressions are that this is still in good condition. I am trying to find out what the wear limits are for the clutch material - anyone know?
I broke this away from the other current overdrive thread so as not to hijack it. Over the years I have overhauled most major components on these cars (engines, brakes, suspension etc etc.), but never a transmission. I consider this work as therapy so I am having a go at rebuilding an early TR6 O/D gearbox before replacing the existing unit in my non O/D TR4. The data plate shows that this O/D unit had been previously rebuilt.
I have it almost completely apart; the key word being "almost". As I don't have access to Mr. Churchill and his special tools I need to make up a rubber expansion tool to pull out the accumulator piston (small version without threaded insert). I am also trying to remove the 2 operating pistons but they are putting up a good fight. I have a couple of the online tip documents, but am open to all ideas; unfortunately I don't have a compressor.
When I removed the OD clutch housing I found a thrust washer broken into 8 pieces. Other than that, first impressions are that this is still in good condition. I am trying to find out what the wear limits are for the clutch material - anyone know?