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  1. Rolls-Royce head replacement - 20 October 2018

    Rolls-Royce head replacement - 20 October 2018

    Replacement of the original cast-iron head with a new alloy one on this 1933 Rolls-Royce (owned since 1976).Lots of spare hands... many of them experienced.
    • Boink
    • Media item
    • head rolls royce
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Less Common British
  2. J

    TR2/3/3A Head Torque - Wet or Dry

    I'm sure this has been discussed previously, but is the head torque value listed in the service manual for lubricated or non-lubricated threads? I recently did the re-torque while hot procedure, and could feel a definite difference between the dry outside studs, and the studs under the rocker...
    • Joel M
    • Thread
    • dry head stud torque wet
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Triumph
  3. J

    TR2/3/3A 83 to 87mm Piston Considerations

    When going from 83 to 87mm pistons, what modifications (if any) are required in parallel to ensure a good running engine? I would like to keep the intake manifold original and not chamfer or port the head, but am concerned this might be too restrictive for the increased capacity. I understand...
    • Joel M
    • Thread
    • 83mm 87mm head liners piston
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Triumph
  4. JimLaney

    Media blasting engine parts - How to clean?

    Before I ruin my engine under reconstruction, how do I clean the engine parts well enough to repaint without leaving media/grit in hidden places? The engine has been waiting assembly for 15 years in someone else's garage with tape over the mating surfaces of the head and the block. I would like...
    • JimLaney
    • Thread
    • ckeanup engine head media blasting paint
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Spridgets
  5. Simmo

    TR2/3/3A Head Gasket

    I have a TR3A, the PO told me that he had installed Tractor Sleeves and Pistons. I guess 87mm (I think that's the only size) If not please correct me. I am going to take off the head and need to know just what Head gasket is required Can someone please help with a part number please?
    • Simmo
    • Thread
    • head tractor pistons
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Triumph
  6. B

    TR4/4A TR4A Head off for broken manifold stud - What else to do ?

    During a removal of the TR4A exhaust manifold the lower rear stud twisted off in the head. I drilled the stud out but the easy out just smeared the and nothing came out but shavings. All of the other studs came out with some lots of WD40 and double nutting. From the PO this car had a history of...
    • blhazzard
    • Thread
    • head manifold tr4a valves valves guides
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Triumph
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