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TR 4 Rear Transmission Counterweight

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Hi,
I found a Rear Transmission Counterweight(looks like hanging weight with a clamp above it) in my parts box that may have been originally installed on my TR4 that was not put back on. Is this necessary or useful to re-attach?
Or was this only on TR3s?
Thanks
 
If the rubber insert is in good shape, it might be worth installing. It was supposed to reduce gearshift vibration at certain speeds; and AFAIK only used on some TR4s. TR3s have a shorter lever and hence less trouble with it vibrating.
 
TR4nut said:
JerryVV said:
Toss it
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Sounds like a potential VTR event: the 10 lb counterweight hurl :smile:
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That's a good use for the darn things. I keep putting mine back on the car but I really wonder why I do it. I hope to never be back into my car in that area agin but if I am it will come off.
 
Thanks for the recommendations/comments.
I think I will use it as a canoe anchor and now probably get another 2miles per gallon!
Cheers
 
I bought a wrecked parts TR4A w/od that had this weight, so they were still being used in '66, FWIW.
 
Had one on my TR4A as well.

It's part number 144314 for non-overdrive and 132604 for overdrive in the TR4A SPC - Weight and bush assembly, vibration damper! :smile:

Scott
 
I think if Triumph could have saved that money to lower the vehicle price or used it for Gross Profit they would have.

I will take it if it is still rubber & not solid
 
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