When undertaking a "body off" restoration on the above models, , it is prudent to ensure that the rear spring" eye-bolt" that goes through ...
All to Preserve and Drive the Triumph
Category: BritCar Tech Tips
If the oil pressure light, brake failure light and horn fail to function with the ignition key in the "on" position, the electrical grounding circuit for ...
Triumph vehicles fitted with the Lucas "pull-type" hazard flasher switch can suffer stressfracture (cracking) of ...
A quick and easy method to improve visibility of graduated scale and crankshaft pulley timing marks is to use ...
Owners of the above models should check that the chassis-to-engine electrical grounding strap,
Door Restraint/ Locating Mechanism Maintenance Recommendations TR4/4A/250/TR6/TR7 /TR8/Spitfire Triumph uses a door locating mechanism that is designed to prevent the door latch from separating under body twist or flex thus allowing the door to open while the vehicle is in motion. (These components can be seen on the door jamb and rear post when the...
TR4/4A (Rigid Axle) To prevent rear axle internal air pressure build-up and subsequent axle shaft and pinion oil seal by-pass/leakage, always clean the air vent”bore-hole” when checking the rear axle oil level, (Vent is located on the right hand upper section of the axle housing adjacent to the rear axle differential cover).
TR4/4A The left hand engine mount on the above models can fail and cause steering lock-up resulting in loss of vehicle control. When cornering hard under power the engine mount can separate and the engine lifts (torque reaction) jamming the front engine plate and mounting foot against the lower steering column flex joint. This condition...