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Triumph TR6 'A' Type Overdrive |
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CP/CC 1969 to 1972 Operating Valve, Oil Pump & Filter
Accumulator & Operating Pistons
Brake Ring & Clutch Sliding Member
©Rimmer Bros Ltd - Registered in England No. 2155394. VAT No. GB 352 8473 40.
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'A' Type Overdrive
Adaptor Plate & Casings
Operating Valve, Oil Pump & Filter
Accumulator & Operating Pistons
Sunwheel & Planet Carrier
Uni- Directional Clutch
Brake Ring & Clutch Sliding Member
Annulus & Rear Flange
Overdrive Overhaul Kits
Consumables
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The 'A' Type overdrive unit that was fitted as an option to the TR6 PI cars operates in 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears. It provides a 22% reduction ratio to the engine speed for a given road speed when engaged. The reduction ratio is signified by the serial number prefix of the Laycock unit, In the case of the 'A' Type this is 22/, other cars used a different ratio unit, notably the Standard Vanguard at 28%, whose serial number begins 28/...... Overdrive gives 3 useful additional gear ratios, for use under all driving conditions. Creeping about in town the use of 2nd overdrive and 2nd gear saves on the continual 2nd to 3rd to 2nd gear changes. It nicely bridges that 2nd to 3rd speed ratio gap. The 4th gear overdrive provides effortless high speed long distance touring economy. The 3rd gear gives that little extra help for high speed overtaking when an upward gear change could best be ignored.
1.
Overdrive Unit ('A' type, new) - (1) - 309159
Up to gearbox no. CD15651, serial no. 22/61753.
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Overdrive Unit ('A' type, reconditioned, exchange) - (1) - 309159R
Up to gearbox no. CD15651, serial no. 22/61753.
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Overdrive Unit ('A' type, new) - (1) - 312373
From gearbox no. CD15652, serial no. 22/61985.
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Overdrive Unit ('A' type, reconditioned, exchange) - (1) - 309159R
From gearbox no. CD15652, serial no. 22/61985.
NOTE: Depending upon availability the type of annulus fitted to reconditioned exchange overdrives may differ from original necessitating recalibration of speedometer. After initialisation, it is important to set up the actuation valve lever accurately to ensure correct operation. Ensure gearbox is clean internally before fitting overdrive - avoiding cross-contamination from dirty oil.
2.
Gasket (adaptor plate to gearbox) - (1) - 132465
3.
Mainshaft (overdrive) - (1) - 208052
To gearbox no. CD20281.
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Mainshaft (overdrive) - (1) - UKC1933
From gearbox no. CD20282.
4.
Solenoid (overdrive operating) - (1) - 109521
5.
Plunger Only - (1) - 109521PLUNGER
6.
Cover (rubber, solenoid wiring) - (1) - 112946
7.
Boot (solenoid plunger) - (1) - 109521
8.
Gasket (solenoid to bracket) - (1) - 513201
9.
Screw (solenoid to bracket) - (2) - 513226
10.
Washer (locking) - (2) - 513903
11.
Gear & Spindle Assembly - (1) - 147965
12.
'O' Ring (housing to extension) - (1) - 147751
13.
Bearing Housing (speedo gear) - (1) - 146542
14.
Oil Seal (spindle to bearing housing) - (1) - NKC105A
15.
Screw (special, locating bearing housing) - (1) - 506071
16.
Washer (copper. sealing screw) - (1) - 506108
17.
Angle Drive - (1) - 120694
18.
Washer (sealing) - (1) - 500463
19.
Speedometer cable (63") - (1) - GSD109
RH steering.
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Speedometer Cable (69") - (1) - GSD169
LH steering.
The 69" long speedometer cable is the one preferred for RH steering cars as it allows that little extra length when routing. Remember all cables must be securely clipped to prevent chaffing or snagging.
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20.
Adaptor Plate (overdrive to gearbox) - (1) - 208098
To gearbox no. CD15651.
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Adaptor Plate (overdrive to gearbox) - (1) - 500654
From gearbox no. CD15652.
21.
Screw ('Locwel') - (6) - WX4857
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Screw (plain) - (6) - HU857
Alternative.
22.
Washer (plain) - (6) - WP107
Use with 'Locwel' screw.
23.
Washer (locking) - (6) - WL208
Use with plain screw.
24.
Gasket (adaptor to overdrive) - (1) - 502556
25.
Casing Assembly (front) - (1) - 503159
To gearbox no. CD15651, serial no. 22/61753.
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Casing Assembly (front) - (1) - 520679
From gearbox no. CD15652, serial no. 22/61985.
26.
Nameplate (black) - (1) - CRST265
Serial no. 22/61753.
27.
Nameplate (blue) - (1) - CRST266
Serial no. 22/61985.
28.
Screw (drive, securing nameplate) - (2) - FAS2
29.
Plug (welch) - (1) - 500570
30.
Stud (2 5/8" long) - (2) - 500576
31.
Stud (1" long) - (1) - 500666
32.
Stud (1 1/4" long) - (3) - 500578
33.
Nut - (6) - HN2008
34.
Washer (locking) - (6) - WL208
35.
Shaft (operating) - (1) - 513908
36.
Lever (adjustment setting) - (1) - 513909
37.
Mills Pin (adjustment lever) - (1) - 513888
38.
Cam (on shaft) - (1) - 513910
39.
Pin (cam to shaft) - (1) - 500593
40.
Gasket (solenoid bracket to casing) - (1) - 500645
41.
Bracket (solenoid mounting) - (1) - 502566
42.
Dowel Pin - (1) - DP408
43.
Stud (bracket assembly) - (2) - 500577
44.
Washer (locking) - (2) - WL208
45.
Nut - (2) - HN2008
46.
Screw (bracket to body) - (2) - 103268
47.
Washer (locking) - (2) - WL208
48.
Washer (plain) - (2) - WP8
49.
Stone Shield - (1) - 502569
50.
'O' Ring (operating shaft) - (2) - 500594
51.
Collar (for shaft) - (1) - 502567
52.
Lever (actuating) - (1) - 502568
53.
Bolt (clamping, lever to shaft) - (1) - 503163
54.
Washer (plain) - (1) - 505550
55.
Nut - (1) - 503164
56.
Screw (adjusting, solenoid stop) - (1) - 513918
57.
Nut (locking) - (1) - 513919
58.
Rear Casing Assembly - (1) - 500655
59.
Stud (rear casing, upper) - (4) - 500756
60.
Stud (rear casing, lower) - (2) - 500579
61.
Nut - (6) - HN2008
62.
Washer (locking) - (6) - WL208
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63.
Valve 9operating) - (1) - 500658
64.
Ball (operating valve) - (1) - BLS110
65.
Plunger (operating valve) - (1) - 500591
66.
Spring (operating valve) - (1) - 506070
67.
Washer (sealing) - (1) - 500568
68.
Plug (operating valve) - (1) - 506117
69.
Cam (overdrive oil pump driving) - (1) - 500627
70.
Plunger Assembly (oil pump) - (1) - 513891
71.
Spring (pump plunger) - (1) - 500633
72.
Guide (peg) - (1) - 500581
73.
Body (oil pump) - (1) - 505507
74.
Washer (locking) - (2) - 513903
75.
Screw (oil pump to body) - (2) - 513225
76.
Plug (in pump body) - (1) - 513902
77.
Filter - (1) - 509884
To gearbox no. CD15651, serial no. 22/61753.
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Filter - (1) - 516010
From gearbox no. CD15652, serial no. 22/61985.
78.
Magnet - (1) - 513205
79.
Washer (fibre) - (1) - 500641.
80.
Cap (oil drain) - (1) - 513904
81.
Spanner (oil drain cap) - (1) - TMG4901
82.
Ball (pump valve) - (1) - BLS108
83.
Plunger (pump valve) - (1) - 500591
84.
Spring (pump valve) - (1) - 506070
85.
Washer (sealing) - (1) - 500568
86.
Plug (pump valve) - (1) - 506117
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87.
Housing (accumulator) - (1) - 501908
88.
'O' Ring - (1) - 501910
89.
Accumulator Piston - (1) - 501909
90.
Piston Ring Set - (1) - 505555
91.
Spacing Tube - (1) - 502563
92.
Spring (accumulator) - (1) - 518601
To gearbox no. CD15651, serial no. 22/61753.
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Spring (accumulator) - (1) - 518601
From gearbox no. CD15652, serial no. 22/61985.
The renewal of the overdrive accumulator spring often revitalises the sluggish operation of a previously condemned overdrive unit. The original spring having lost its strength and tension after years of operating in temperature extremes.
93.
Washer (packing) - (ar) - 513900
94.
Breather - (1) - 502560
This breather is always fitted to TR overdrives.
Triumph saloon models 2000 and 2.5 always had a an 3/8 AF squared headed plug. This is another clue to the origin of your overdrive.
95.
Operating Piston (including 'O' ring) - (2) - 513890
96.
'O' Ring - (2) - 513912
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97.
Sunwheel Assembly - (1) - 505549
98.
Washer (thrust) - (1) - 500610
99.
Washer (adjusting 0.113/0.114) - (ar) - 500588A
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Washer (adjusting 0.107/0.108) - (ar) - 500588B
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Washer (adjusting 0.101/0.102) - (ar) - 500588C
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Washer (adjusting 0.095/0.096) - (ar) - 500588D
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Washer (adjusting 0.089/0.090) - (ar) - 500588E
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Washer (adjusting 0.083/0.084) - (ar) - 500588F
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Washer (adjusting 0.077/0.078) - (ar) - 500588G
100.
Carrier Assembly (planet gears) - (1) - 505545
To gearbox no. CD15651, serial no. 22/61753.
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Carrier Assembly (planet gears) - (1) - 518600
From gearbox no. CD15652, serial no. 22/61985.
101.
Bearing, Shaft & Thrust Washer Kit (planet gears) - (1) - 518106
102.
Bearing Assembly - (1) - 513224
103.
Thrust Washer - (3) - 513914
104.
Thrust Washer - (1) - 500611
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105.
Clutch Assembly (uni-directional) - (1) - 502558
106.
Cage (roller retaining) - (1) - 502559
To gearbox no. CD15651, serial no. 22/61753.
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Cage (roller retaining) - (1) - 518110
From gearbox no. CD15652, serial no. 22/61985.
107.
Spring (cage locating) - (1) - 500630
108.
Roller Set (set of 12) - (1) - 502550
109.
Thrust Washer - (1) - 500613
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110.
Brake Ring - (1) - 502555
111.
Ring Assembly (clutch thrust with pins) - (1) - 500660
112.
Spring Set (clutch operating, set of 8) - (1) - 502554
113.
Bridge Piece - (2) - 500587
114.
Washer (tab, locking nut) - (4) - 500642
115.
Nut - (4) - HN2007
116.
Nut (locking) - (4) - JS616A
Alternative to plain nut and tab washer.
Always inspect the thrust ring assembly (ill no. 111) for loose pins. If the pins are found to be loose they can be tightened in their location by peening the swaged area on the back of the ring where the pin protrudes through.
117.
Circlip (ball bearing retaining) - (1) - 500636
118.
Bearing Assembly (clutch thrust ring) - (1) - 500640
119.
Circlip (ball bearing retaining) - (1) - 500637
120.
Clutch Assembly (sliding member) - (1) - 500661
New. To gearbox no. CD15651, serial no. 22/61753.
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Clutch Assembly (sliding member) - (1) - 500661R
Reconditioned exchange. To gearbox no. CD15651, serial no. 22/61753.
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Clutch Assembly (sliding member) - (1) - 518107
New. From gearbox no. CD15652, serial no. 22/61985.
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Clutch Assembly (sliding member) - (1) - 518107R
Reconditioned exchange. From gearbox no. CD15652, serial no. 22/61985.
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Clutch Assembly (sliding member) - (1) - 520975
New. Alternative.
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Clutch Assembly (sliding member) - (1) - 520975R
Reconditioned exchange. Alternative.
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121.
Annulus Assembly - (1) - 500602
122.
Ring (outer, uni-directional clutch) - (1) - 500602X
123.
Bearing Assembly (annulus front) - (1) - SP74G
124.
Washer (adjusting 0.146) - (ar) - 500623E
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Washer (adjusting 0.151) - (ar) - 500623F
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Washer (adjusting 0.156) - (ar) - 500623G
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Washer (adjusting 0.161) - (ar) - 500623H
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Washer (adjusting 0.166) - (ar) - 500623J
125.
Bearing Assembly (annulus rear) - (1) - 513897
126.
Oil Seal - (1) - 513898
127.
Flange (mainshaft, square) - (1) - 58948
To gearbox no. CD15651, serial no. 22/61753.
128.
Flange (mainshaft, round) - (1) - 518109
From gearbox no. CD15652, serial no. 22/61985.
129.
Washer (plain) - (1) - WP24
130.
Nut (slotted) - (1) - 57868
131.
Nut (nyloc) - (1) - 157642
Alternative.
132.
Split Pin (use with slotted nut) - (1) - PC12
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Our overdrive overhaul kits contain the following selection of parts. Everything that you will want to service during any rebuild.
133.
Overdrive Overhaul Kit - (1) - RR1517
The above kit contains the following parts :-
2.
Gasket (adaptor plate to gearbox) - (1) - 132465
12.
'O' Ring (housing to extension) - (1) - 147751
14.
Oil Seal (spindle to bearing housing) - (1) - NKC105A
24.
Gasket (adaptor plate to overdrive) - (1) - 502556
40.
Gasket (solenoid bracket to casing) - (1) - 500645
79.
Washer (fibre) - (1) - 500641
80.
'O' Ring - (1) - 501910
90.
Piston Ring Set - (1) - 505555
92.
Spring Accumulator - (1) - 518601
94.
Breather - (1) - 502560
96.
'O' Ring - (2) - 513912
109.
Thrust Washer - (1) - 500613
112.
Spring Set (clutch operating, set of 8) - (1) - 502554
117.
Circlip (ball bearing retaining) - (1) - 500636
119.
Circlip (ball bearing retaining) - (1) - 500637
123.
Bearing (annulus, front) - (1) - SP74G
124.
Washer (adjusting, 0.166) - (1) - 500623J
125.
Bearing (annulus rear) - (1) - 513897
126.
Oil Seal - (1) - 513898
134.
Overdrive Seal & Gasket Kit - (1) - RR1518
The above kit contains the following parts :-
2.
Gasket (adaptor plate to gearbox) - (1) - 132465
12.
'O' Ring (housing to extension) - (1) - 147751
14.
Oil Seal (spindle to bearing housing) - (1) - NKC105A
24.
Gasket (adaptor plate to overdrive) - (1) - 502556
40.
Gasket (solenoid bracket to casing) - (1) - 500645
79.
Washer (fibre) - (1) - 500641
88.
'O' Ring - (1) - 501910
96.
'O' Ring - (2) - 513912
126.
Oil Seal - (1) - 513898
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135.
WD40 (400ml can) - (ar) - GAC111
136.
Jointing Compound (80ml) - (ar) - GHF6093
137.
Studloc (Loctite, 10ml) - (ar) - GAC100
138.
Hypoid 90 Gear Oil (0.5 litre) - (ar) - GGL190
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