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Hi would love to read this file but, dropbox is error coding 404......any clues as to what I am doing wrong?
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Don H
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Hi John
Perhaps very few! Just build it meticulously to spec.
My Ex works car has 86mm pistons, fully balanced bottom end, flywheel lightened to 22.5lb, nicely ported head, cam profile more akin to the TR4 than the stock tr3 and it goes very well. (These features are how I found it in 1979, not what I have done since.)
Tons of low down torque and pulls very strongly from 1200rpm through to 4200rpm. Coupled with a 4.1:1 axle makes it pretty quick to 85-90, but a little breathless at the top end
. Perhaps the axle ratio and upgraded OD box plus lots of low down grunt gave them the edge?Iain
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Probably safer, knowing how Insurers argue, that you recalibrate your speedometer. At least speed and distance recording will then be accurate (ish).
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Hi I always use a length of threaded studding, I think 12mm, with double nuts on each and and some suitable 5mm plate with a hole in to act as top and bottom retainers. Compress the spring though the top and bottom shock mounting holes. Works very well, just make sure that if using repeatedly that the thread and nuts are in good condition before you use, don't want them to let go under full spring compression.
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Good point Mike.....it nearly caught me out 30 years ago.
So did the advice on valve clearance adjustment. I didn't know the rule of 9. Neither did Haynes when they advised to adjust 8 when 7 was open☺☺☺☺
motto of the story use the ST manual!
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Torque is a huge 100-105 lb/ft. Follow the the torque sequence given in the WSM. To clarify, the threads are 1/2 inch UNF, the socket is 3/4". Also make sure the threads of those High tensile heads nuts are in good condition.
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Stuart did you happen to take any photos of the installation? Would be nice to see.
Iain
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Call Revingtons, they have some serious jollop, Worked very well for my block, again its far more powerful than your average kettle cleaner
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Bob,Thanks for that tip
must see if I can make mine work!Iain
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Nice report and photos many thanks for posting.
Iain
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Very interesting website....I feel a winter project coming on.
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The Moss solution has always had this design limitiation. Revingtons re engineered the complete steering system including the link arms, which then allows bumpsteer to be pretty much eliminated.
The above solution look quite iffy to a non engineer.
No vested interest, i have the original system.
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Agree with Bob. Use the proper tools, correct wire gauge, and correct connector....sorted.
Solder results in weakening of the wire just outside the joint with any vibration likely to progressively break the wire strands.
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Looks like it! Or the vendor thinks so.
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Dave
On a sample size like that yours must be right and mine must be wrong.
Thanks
Iain
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Dave not sure about the timing chain cover.....just reassembling my engine and not one there! Nots saying its right thought:-)
Iain
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Nice description Rob.
What you have Jim is studs with UNC thread one end and UNF the other
3 of these studs are probably for the oil pump attachement
2 for the fuel pump
the other 5 I guess are from the rear engine bell housing flange?
Please double check this and I await to be corrected!
Iain
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According to the parts book
7 x Screw, set , cover to cyl block
4 x Screw,set, cover to engine plate.
2 x Screw,set, cover to engine plate.
5 x nut on set screw
Wahsers x 12 Spring, on setscrews.
Hope this helps
Iain
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Would it pass a UK MOT? Tyres protruding the front arches? Otherwise looks great....
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Bill this is very sad news.
You have been unbelievable helpful over the years and hopefully a solution will be found that enables the trace service to continue.
It would be a great loss to the Sidescreen community.
Best
Iain
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"This car does not seem to have been entered by the Triumph Works in any competitions, so, under the terms outlined on page 6 of Graham Robson's latest tome ("Works Triumphs in Detail"), could not be described as a "Works TR". Which is why it's not in Graham's book."
Grahams book contains a number of "Works Cars" that never competed, how does this square with the definition/terms?
ADU8B is one example, development etc etc.....its a works car, never competed.
ERW 412C,,,,,in every way looks identical to a works car, loaned to BB. Is it or not a works car?
UJB 642G Used soley for test / development/endurance proving car.
WJB 189H, etc
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Didn't some/most of Richardsons' early cars use Rudge-Whitworth 16" wires...?? Sure I read that somewhere but cant remember where
Glove box rear support
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Got it most useful, many thanks, By fluke I had it right!