Installation of the rear transmission mount rear bolts that are too long will cause the bolt to contact the chassis and transmit noise and vibration ...
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BritCar Tech Tips
Phil Allen driving his TR4-owned since new
These BritCar Tech Tips were written by former Head Mechanic of Team Triumph, Canada’s Standard Triumph Racing Programme, Phil Allen. They were initially published over many years and have been provided by Phil in their entirety with permission to the Toronto Triumph Club for publication on our Web site. (Note: these tips are substantial in number and will continue to be uploaded to the TTC site until they are complete. Please check regularly for new additions.)
11-1 Engine Crankshaft Balancing
When refitting the fan blade assembly to the crankshaft hub/extension, care should be exercised ...
10-2 Transmission Filler Plug
The tapered pipe thread filling plug has a square head that makes removal difficult. This is compounded by the fitting of a steel plug into an ...
10-1 Overdrive Oil Leak Potential
When re-assembling the overdrive to the transmission adapter plate, it is important to observe the following in order to reduce the ...
9-4 Clutch Pedal Jerkiness/Release Bearing Squeak
When replacing the transmission, it is extremely important to maintain precise alignment of the transmission and engine.
9-3 Starter Motor Replacement
When undertaking transmission removal/replacement, it is recommended that the upper starter mounting bolt be inserted ...
9-2 Full Throttle Jamming
When any disassembly of the throttle linkage is undertaken, it- is extremely important to ensure that the throttle linkage is correctly ...
9-1 Exhaust Free Flow Impairment
When replacing the manifold flange gasket, care should be exercised to ensure correct alignment of the gasket with the pipe ...
8-4 Overdrive Electric Solenoid Malfunction
Electric solenoid operation of the Laycock DeNormanville "A" type hydraulic servo overdrive require two windings within the solenoid ...
8-3 Marginal Clutch Disengagement
Many clutch related problems can be traced to excessive wear of the clutch master cylinder push-rod clevis/pin wear resulting in a ...
8-2 Cold Start-up Oil Leak
Insufficient tightening of the TR6 factory oil filter bolt and/or use of more than one (1) filter sealing neoprene "O" ring, can promote ...
8-1 Engine Noise. Right Front Area
A low-pitched rumble or rattle from the right front of
the engine on the above models can be traced to the ...