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  1. G

    Valve adjustment and easiest way set cam position

    I haven't adjusted my BJ8 valves in a couple of years. In the past I have bumped the starter with the solenoid but that is really hit or miss. I have never been able to turn the crank on the front of the engine with a bar but also did not take out the plugs when I tried. Shall I take out the...
  2. S

    TR6 TR6 Vacuum Issue... some help please...

    Vacuum Issue: 1976 Triumph TR6 I apologize for the long post leading to a simple question, I just hope to answer all the queries in one go and get an answer. This issue is new, head done and cam just replaced by 'other', am finding many deficiencies in work unfortunately; including the...
    • Sbardon
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    • cam cam timing vacuum
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Triumph
  3. R

    General Tech Cam measurement.

    Hi, I am in the process of timing the cam in my TR6 engine and I am having trouble determining the point at which the cam starts to open and the point at which it is closed. I am using a dial gauge on the exhaust and intake lifters to do the measurements. The cam I am using is a stock regrind...
  4. J

    TR4/4A Cam Timing with Head Still On HELP!

    I've been building motors for about 10 years. Mostly chevy stuff with a few model A Fords in there. I'm a bit gun shy in this situation because the 1965 TR4 ran stellar. I only pulled the motor to fix the oil leak and replace the clutch. I left the head on and pistons in. Had to pull the...
    • jeep937
    • Thread
    • cam gear cam timing timing chain tr4 tr3
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Triumph
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