Triumph Tr3 (1955-56)
The Car
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The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke |
83mm x 92mm |
Displacement |
1991cc |
Firing order |
1,3,4,2 |
Oil pressure (hot) |
70 lb./sq. in. at 70°C (158°F) at 2000 rpm |
Fuel Supply
Carburetor |
SU Type H6 (twin) |
Needles |
TE |
Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.010″ (cold); (high-speed motoring: 0.013″) |
Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.012″ (cold); (high-speed motoring: 0.013″) |
Valve-timing indication |
Marks on timing gears |
Intake valve opens |
Intake and exhaust valves equally open at TDC exhaust stroke with 0.015″ rocker clearance |
Ignition
Breaker gap |
0.015″ |
Plug gap |
0.032″ |
Ignition timing indication |
Pulley and pointer |
Ignition timing |
4° BTDC |
Clutch
Clutch type |
Single Dry Plate |
Clutch linings |
Moulded |
Brakes
Brake type |
Lockheed Hydraulic |
Brake linings |
Mintex M20 |
Wheel Alignment
Toe-Out |
Nil to 1⁄8“ |
Camber |
2° |
Caster angle |
0° |
King pin angle |
7° |
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