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Page 2: ...ation Manual British Leyland Motors Complete Official Triumph GT6 GT6 Mk 111 1967 1973 includes Driver s Hand book and Workshop Manual British Leyland Motors Complete Official Triumph TR6 TR250 1967 1...

Page 3: ...del Years Comprising the official driver s instruction book service instruct ion manual Robert Bentley Inc 872Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge Mass 02139...

Page 4: ...alog Card Number 75 42893 ISBN 0 8376 0125 8 Manufactured in the United States of America Copyright Q 1976 Robert Bentley Inc All rights in this book are reserved No responsibility accepted for the ac...

Page 5: ...and easily replaceable manual that duplicates the orginal manuals This Manual has been compiled in order to meet that need thereby supplying complete accurate and comprehensive maintenance and repair...

Page 6: ...published by the Standard Motor Co including the original page numbers The small numbers in the center at the bottom of each page are the original page numbers We have added the large bold page numbe...

Page 7: ...ire speed nuts general notes description tightening torques Commission number Body number Engine number Gearbox number Rear axle number Recommended lubricants British Isles overseas countries Lubricat...

Page 8: ...ropeller shaft L WHEELS AND TIRES 281 Construction of tire Tire pressures Repair of injuries Factors affecting tire life and performance inflation pressures effect of temperature speed braking climati...

Page 9: ...dals To remove handbrake lever To fit handbrake lever To dismantle handbrake assembly To assemble handbrake assembly To remove handbrake cables To fit handbrake cables S EXHAUST SYSTEM 411 Description...

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Page 11: ...Issued by STANDARD TRIUMPH SALES LTD...

Page 12: ...THE TRIUMPH TR3 SPORTS CAR...

Page 13: ...Dealers The name and address of the Distributors and Dealers can be obtained from the Service and Spares Directory included with each motor vehicle b It is recommended that only C6Stanparts i e genuin...

Page 14: ...ill 22 3 3 1 6 litres Rear Axle 1i 1 8 0 8 litres Water Capacity of cooling system 14 16 8 8 0 litres with heater fitted 14Q 17 4 8 3litres Gallons Fuel Capacity TR2 124 15 57 litres TR3 12 14 4 54 5...

Page 15: ...e top dead centre distributor contact points just opening As the advance is fully automatic the semng is at full retard Contact breaker gap should be set at 0 015 0 4 mm ROAD SPEED DATA 1 O D Gearbox...

Page 16: ...Dipper Switch Horn Button Clutch Pedal Brake Pedal Accelerator Pedal Note In left hand drive cars D changes with K and E with M F and H remain in the same relationship to the steering wheel Fig I Cont...

Page 17: ...ear positions Radio Controls See page 42 SWITCHES Brake Light The switch is connected to the brake pedal mechanism but will operate the red rear light only with the ignition switched on Direction Indi...

Page 18: ...a low pressure may be registered when the engine is idling or running at low speeds this is quite normal Speedometer Registers vehicle s speed and total distance covered and is fitted with a trip whic...

Page 19: ...eep the choke control out too long or the sparking plugs will become wet with petrol and it will be necessary to remove and dry them When the car has been left standing for some considerable time the...

Page 20: ...ur in the lower gears We stronglyrecommendthat in allgearsthe driver shallnot drive the car continuouslyat engine speeds above 4 500 r p m How ever during acceleration in the gears it is permissible t...

Page 21: ...ll of water Re check after the engine has been warmed The use of hard water results in a deposit on the inner side of the cooling surfaces thus reducing efficiency Tyre pressures The correct pressures...

Page 22: ...ning during the warming up period when the thermostat is shut even though the car has been left in a warm garage and water is not frozen at the start of the run We recommend that you provide for the c...

Page 23: ...the vehicle is subjected A period of 3 000 miles 5 000 km is recommended as the intervalfor average driving conditions as defined below It should be reduced for unfavourable conditions and may be exte...

Page 24: ...operation is carried out otherwise as the filter becomes choked unfiltered oil will be passed to the engine via the balance valve in the cleaner To renew the cartridge unscrew the securing bolt and re...

Page 25: ...l A pronounced squeak occurs when the cam is quite dry Withdraw the moulded rotor arm from the top of the spindle and apply a few drops or thin machine oil around the edge of the screw A to lubricate...

Page 26: ...ove the setscrew holes in the carburettor are lined up with the similarly positioned holes in the cleaner Oil Filler Cap Every 6 000 miles 10 000 km remove and swill the cap in fuel dry off and re fit...

Page 27: ...o within one inch 2 5 cm of the top and never less than half full see page 51 or 52 for the correct fluid Later models with disc brakes have a circular reservoir which has an inner chamber this suppli...

Page 28: ...Where disc brakes are fitted do not disturb the pipe unions but unbolt and move the complete caliper to allow the hub and disc to be removed taking care not to loose shims which may be fitted between...

Page 29: ...e bushes become dry It is an advantage when greasingthe lower suspension swivels to jack up under the road spring frame until the front wheel is free of the ground This will allow grease to cover the...

Page 30: ...do not require topping up The rear dampers should be topped up with Armstrong Shock Absorber Fluid Crimson to the level of the bottom of the plug hole every 12 000 miles 20 000 km It is absolutely ess...

Page 31: ...of more than 110 miles per hour is anticipated it is desirable that the Dunlop Rubber Companyshould be consulted as to the need for tyres of full racing construction I OPERATING CONDITIONS 100 105m p...

Page 32: ...ound necessary it should be carried out equally on the two outer tie rods When adjustment is complete ensure that the ball joints are in the centre of swing before securely tightening the tie rod lock...

Page 33: ...or DOOR ADJUSTME The doors are provided with special locks which when correctly adjusted prevent any movement of the closed door Only the str repositioning when adjustment becomes necessary This adjus...

Page 34: ...of the soft top where it passes over its supports SPARE WHEEL AND TOOL STOWAGE The spare wheel is housed in a compartment under the luggage locker A key is provided for the panel locks and to open ins...

Page 35: ...mechanics at your nearest Triumph Dealer For those who desire to do this work them selves the main points to watch are outlined below The procedure of turning the crankshaft in o will break the seal o...

Page 36: ...w and ensure that the ball ends of these screws engage correctly with the push rods Failure to attend to these items may result in damage to the push rods The a d a r y h e r valve springs must be fit...

Page 37: ...gnition leads Premium grade fuels of 95 octane research method or higher must be used for these engines and with this fuel a clean engine will not pink However with a substantial amount of carbon buil...

Page 38: ...e and earth point are originally set and should he maintained at 0 025 0 62 mm Incorrect gap settings may cause misfiring or erratic slow running Faulty plug leads or cracked porcelain insulation in t...

Page 39: ...and lifting the other about Q increases the engine speed this indicates that the mixture on the first carburettor is set weak and the second is set rich The first one should therefore be enriched by...

Page 40: ...cient to ensure a fuel tight joint as over tightening may result in damage If the pump fails to supply fuel to the carburett rs it is advisableto attend to the following points a inspect the fuel pipe...

Page 41: ...correct setting is when there is 075 1 9 mm end float of the rod between operating cylinder and lever in the foot off condition To achieve the correct setting measure the total movement of the operati...

Page 42: ...e drum should be thoroughly cleaned with fuel and the brake shoes replaced by new replacement shoes Cleaning the biake shoeis not satisfactory Do not re line the shoes but fit either genuine Lockheedo...

Page 43: ...le oil Do not confuse this with the brake drag 5 Replace wheels and nave plates then remove jack Girling Brakes fitted on later models The disc brakes fitted to the front axles are self adjusting and...

Page 44: ...eder nipple to each wheel and one nipple on the clutch operating cylinder 3 The fluid reservoir should be filled before commencingthe bleeding operation and must be kept at least half filled during th...

Page 45: ...hambers After this operation check the fluid level in the rear dampers and in both cases keep the dampers the right way up until they are fitted into place LOOSE BOLTS AND NUTS All the vital nuts are...

Page 46: ...eaker points The points should be adjusted to give a maximum gap of 0 015 0 5 mm The distributor fitted to this vehicle has the radio suppressor built into the distributor head This of course means th...

Page 47: ...it can be released by turning the crankshaft with the starting handle in the normal manner or select top gear and rock the car backwards and forwards until the pinion releases itself Do not forget to...

Page 48: ...it can be released by turning the crankshaft with the starting handle in the normal manner or select top gear and rock the car backwards and forwards until the pinion releases itself Do not forget to...

Page 49: ...e unladen and the tyres at the correct pressures A paint should be marked on the screen in fine with the centre of h e bomet T w o crosses should be drawn on the xsrcn 27 680 warn above the ground lev...

Page 50: ...mps To gain access to the bulb remove the cover which is secured by two screws Number Plate Illuminator and Brake Lamp To gain access to the bulbs remove the securing screw and withdraw the cover Igni...

Page 51: ...el 1 RB106 2 1 37182 Left hand dip both lamps type L 0 export model 1 40403A Fght hand d i C39PvL 21 Left hand dip both DM2 type l 1 V167 or 40480A Vertical dip 4 1 8 25541F Front Parking Lamps type V...

Page 52: ...out of operation return the switch to its original position The electrical circuit is only complete when the gear lever is in the position of top gear on earlier models and top 3rd or 2nd gears on lat...

Page 53: ...Fig 25 Engine cross section 43 SPORTS CAR...

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Page 57: ...7 1 0 9 N 1 9 N 3 80 37XV XVXX 170 H L I A LNI...

Page 58: ...xpee Compound 90 Shell Spirax 90 E P Duckham s NOL EP 140 Mobilube G X 140 Castrol Energol Hi Press IE P S A E 140 Shell Spirax 140 E P Esso Expee Compound 140 FRONT WHEEL HUBS Castrolease Castrolease...

Page 59: ...TRIUMPH TR2 TR3 SERVICE INSTRUCTION MANUAL PART 2 Issued by S T A N D A R D T R I U M P H SALES LTD...

Page 60: ...rious sections with a view to facilitating reference by repairers The Manual covers the specification of this Model existing at the time of printing Revised editions or supplements will be made availa...

Page 61: ...NDE General Dat Front Suspension an Steering Bend back pages to discloseblack indicators in line with markers SECTION PAGE 63 81 141 155 173 25 255 265 275 281 297 33 357 385 411 417...

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Page 63: ...Service Instruction AI Manual GENERAL DATA SECTION A...

Page 64: ...Tyres...

Page 65: ...rage realng 120 lbs per sq in 8 4 kgs per sq cm Champion No LlOS High speed work No L11s g 12 700 mm 032 S mm Lucas DM2 P 4 015 4 mm 4 B T D C Based on the use of he1 with a minimum Oc tane value of 8...

Page 66: ...Thermostatically con trolled Pressure release at 3 f lbs Normal running should not exceed 185 F 85 C Capacity of Cooling System 13 pints 7 4 litres With Heater 14 pints 8 litres Thermostat Frost Preca...

Page 67: ...t 4 800 r p m Maximum torque 1 400 Ib ins at 3 000 r p m equivalent to 145 lbs sq ins B M E P See also Fig 1 Maximum Speeds Touring Trim TopGear 110m p h 175km p h 3rd Gear 75 120 2nd Gear 45 75 1st G...

Page 68: ...GENERAL DATA R l M Fig I Power Curve 4...

Page 69: ...m 1 168 mm 1 016 mm 940 mm 825 to 1 079 mm 914 mm 203 to 457 mm 152 mm 216 mm 482 mm 8QOmm Boot Height at Hinges 144 368 mm Height at Locks 7 177mm Length of Opening Max 262 679 mm Min 183 476 mm Widt...

Page 70: ...s rear wings and complete front panel are bolted on detachable type Door hinged at front SPIRE SPEED NUTS I GENERAL NOTES These speed nuts are being used in in creasing numbers on our products at the...

Page 71: ...GENERAIL DATA ARBOX NUMBER REAR AXLE NUMBER COMM SSION NUMBER...

Page 72: ...x Esso Expee Duckham s NOL 140 E P I Compound 140 1 EPT 140 1 Energol E P S A E 140 FRONT WHEEL HUBS Esso High Tem perature Grease Castrolease W B REAR WWEEL HUBS and ENGINE WATER PUMP Hand Gun Shell...

Page 73: ...20 20W Essolube 20 Twenty Below 10 STEERING GEARBOX Duckham s Over 10 Hypoid 90 Energol EP S A E 90 Shell Sgirax 90EP Esso XP Compound 90 Esso XP Compound 80 REAR AXLE Duckham s Below iG Hypoid 80 Ca...

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Page 75: ...ributor Handbrake Lever Carburettor Dashpots and Control Linkages AS RECOM Door Locks Hinges Bonnet Safety Catch MENDED Boot and Spare Wheel Locks Dynamo TOP UP OIL LEVEE Engine Sump DRAIN REFILL WITH...

Page 76: ...LEY TO WATER PUMP SPINDLE hfl n 24 UNF I TN 3208 1 16 18 1 Sirnrnonds Nyloc Nut h l8 UNC Setscrew x 18 UNC Bolt h x 18 x 24 UNC 1 0874 1 18 20 1 Bolts HB 0882 Cap Nut DN 3408 Bolt HB 0856 1 DYNAMO BRA...

Page 77: ...ICAL LINK Nut Slotted 55 65 To suit pin hole rTOP YrISHRONE T O FULCRUM PIN h X 20 UNF Nut Slotted 2 6 4 0 To suit pin hole SPRING PAN T O WISHBONE 3 X 24 UNF Stud in1 24 UNF Bolt l TIE ROD T O IDLER...

Page 78: ...END T O FRAME 1 4 X 20 UNF Bolt 106251 28 30 1 I HUB TO AXLE SHAFT REAR SUSPENSION I ROAD SPRING T O REAR AXLE Nyloc Nut X 24 UNF 8 X 18 UNF Nut Slotted SPRING SHACKLE NUT TO PIN 4 X 24 UNF Nut Shackl...

Page 79: ...le 1 6093 kilometre 10 miles 16 093kilometres Metric to English linear 1 centimetre 0 3937 inch 1 metre 39 3702 inches 1 0936 yard 1 kilometre 0 62137 mile English to Metric square measure 1 square in...

Page 80: ...English cubic measure 1 litre 0 22 gallons or 1 000 cu cms 1 7598 pints 1 cubic centimetre 0 61 cubic inches English to Metric weight 1 pound Avoirdupois 0 45359 kilogrammes 1 cwt 112pounds 50 8 kilo...

Page 81: ...Service Instruction Manual ENGINE SECTION B...

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Page 83: ...haft and Timing Gears To remove Camshaft Page Refitting Camshaft 21 To set Valve Clearances 22 To set Valve Timing in the absence of Timing Wheel Markings 22 Ignition and Distributor timing 24 To Deca...

Page 84: ...rank Fig 37 Setting the Starter Dog at ten shaft Ventilation 12 minutes to four 36 Longitudinal view of Oil Circula Fig 38 Sparking Plugs in a tray ready tion 14 for comparison 38 Cross section view o...

Page 85: ...of 004 to 006 1 7498 0048 is specified and obtained to by selective assembly of Intermediate Bearing Cap Width 1 745OU 0117 Thrust Washers Plus thickness of two Thrust 1 7390 Washers Main Bearing Cap...

Page 86: ...ve Width Scraper Ring Width Groove Width Ring Gap in Cylinder Sleeves Piston Rings are obtainable in the following oversizes 010 02OV 03OW 040 Pistons and Cylinder Sleeves F G H Bore Diameter 3 2676 3...

Page 87: ...al Diameter of Front 2 2498 Push Fit in Bearing 2 2493 Cylinder Block Bore in Block for Front Bearing 2 2507 2 2498 Diameter of 2nd 3rd and Rear 1 7157 Camshaft Journal 1 7152 0026 to Bore in Cylinder...

Page 88: ...f Exhaust Valve Seating 0469 approx Oil Pump Outer Rotor Outside Diameter Housing Internal Diameter Depth of Rotor Housing Depth Bush in Cylinder Block Distributor Driving Shaft End Float of Distribut...

Page 89: ...ENGINE Dimensions and Tolerances PART AND DESCRIPTION DIMENSIONS CLEARANCE REMARKS NEW NEW iete 1 560 38 lbs 1 980 1 140 10 lbs...

Page 90: ...ENGINE Fig I Longitudinal view of Engine For illustration purposes the sump oil filter has been omitted...

Page 91: ...ENGINE Fig 2 Cross section view of Engine For illustration purposes the sump oil filter has been omitted...

Page 92: ...rovided with flanged upper faces having two pairs of flats at 90 to one another These two pairs of flats provide alter native fitting positions to deal with piston slap which normally occurs due to we...

Page 93: ...ing bolts and also has the added virtue of allowing the bearing caps to be removed progres sively from below without the danger of their dropping into the repair pit immediately the bolts have been wi...

Page 94: ...ssible to change the main bearings without first removing the engine from the chassis It is essential however that extreme care be taken when replacing the front and rear oil seals This operation is d...

Page 95: ...petrol shut off cock in the pipe line from the tank to the pump this is situated on the left hand chassis member adjacent to the engine Petrol is supplied by an A C Type UE Pump to the twin S U Type...

Page 96: ...o enable this ejection a large bore pipe in the form of an inverted U is fitted into the left hand side of the cylinder block by means of an adapter welded to its end The exposed end is cut away at an...

Page 97: ...hich the teeth are IX holes are drilled obliquely alternatey from the back and the front of the wheel1 at equal intervals from the underside of the flangeinto thespace betweenthetwo toothed rings Thes...

Page 98: ...ENGINE Fig 12 Longitudinal view of Oil Circulation...

Page 99: ...ENGINE Fig I3 Cross section view of Oil Circulation...

Page 100: ...ve been covered and then it is only likely to be limited to the elimination of end float in the rotors and can be satisfactorily dealt with by lapping the joint faces of the pump body and cover The cl...

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