How to add gearbox oil to 1976 TR6

DOOLEY

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How to add gearbox oil to 1976 TR6

« on: April 19, 2011, 11:09:36 PM »

Hi,

Can anyone help me locate the fill hole and give me a clue about how to add oil to the gearbox sump?

Thank you,
Marty Dooley


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TR3driver

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Re: How to add gearbox oil to 1976 TR6

« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2011, 03:08:23 AM »

The fill plug is on the LH side, kind of hidden above a stiffening rib. Hopefully this photo will come through:

The original plug has a 7/16" square head, which rounds easily. I strongly suggest you find a 7/16" 8-point socket (should be available at any tool store, Sears, etc).
My preference is to replace the square headed plugs with hex socket plugs (as you can see in the photo), which are hardened and don't strip nearly so easily.


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Randall
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TR3driver

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Re: How to add gearbox oil to 1976 TR6

« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2011, 03:12:24 AM »

There are several ways to do the actual filling; my preference is a hand pump like
http://www.harborfreight.com/sta-lube-gear-fluid-oil-pump-40714.html
(which should be available at your friendly local auto parts store).

Here's a shot of it filling my Stag:


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Randall
58 TR3A TS39781LO :(now totaled Sad

56 TR3 TS13571L daily driver
71 Stag LE1473L waiting for engine rebuild
71 Stag LE2014LBW waiting for 4-speed rebuild

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