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By Dave Porter, Technical and Customer Support at The Bonneville Shop Triumph T100 Top End – The Conundrum of Triumph C-Range Top-End Compatibility Unfortunately, I have chosen to take…
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‘Sealing Washers and the Oil-Tight Triumph Engine’ By Dave Porter, Technical and Customer Support at The Bonneville Shop We have been working on assembling various kits over the past few months, with the latest kits comprised of fiber and copper washers, as used on BSA, Norton, and Triumph engines, gearboxes, and forks. The idea is
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Checkout Cam Timing Notes Part I here and The Brain of Your Triumph B Range Engine- the Camshaft. By Mike Grage, Technical and Customer Support at The Bonneville Shop and British Iron. This cam timing blog is intended to be informative and educational only. The Bonneville Shop is not responsible for any damage that may occur
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This overview of the camshafts and their function in the 650 and 750 Triumph B Range Engine is intended to help familiarize the engine builder with the evolution and applications of the intake and exhaust camshafts. The specifications of cam timing, duration, and lift are covered in detail in a previous blog, titled “Cam
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…too wide. Triumph issued a Service Bulletin, number 11/71, addressing the preparation and fitment procedure for replacing piston rings in the “B” range engines on September 20, 1971. The bulletin…
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Wear limits of parts on 50, 60, 70 year old bikes should be top of mind. One of many considerations the restorer or engine builder is faced with is whether a part or assembly is rubbish or can be put back into service. Wear limits factors include a preference to retain originality, taking advantage of
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Stacy’s expert advice covers a range of topics related to removing the main race bearing on a 1968 Triumph T120R. The tips he shares include using specialized tools specifically designed for this task. Additionally, he suggests an unconventional method of utilizing an oven to aid in the removal process. By following Stacy’s guidance, you’ll have
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How to Measure Your Connecting Rods When rebuilding your bottom end, you want to ensure you have the right clearance on your bottom end bearings. Stacy goes over using Plastigauge get a proper measurement. About the Plastigauge Kit The Plastigauge kit is an essential tool for the engine builder. Big-end crank journals are measured for
By Dave Porter, Technical and Customer Support at The Bonneville Shop Triumph SERVICE BULLETIN Bulletin No. 14-69 (Page 2) May 2, 1969 Lubrication – Rocker Arm, Ball End Assembly Order…
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Next in the series of rebuilding our 1968 Triumph T120R we’re using our parts washer to clean the connecting rods and crank. Video: Cleaning the Crank and Connecting Rods Steps on Cleaning Remove the sump cap and trap so that you can flush solvent into the crank. Put the connecting rods in the solvent tank/parts
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