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  1. J

    TR2/3/3A Hastings Piston Ring End Gap Issue

    I'm current working on rebuilding my 3A engine, which was originally rebuilt 15 years ago and sat after only about 5-hours of run-time. The previous rebuild used a new 87mm County piston/liner kit with Grant rings. For this rebuild, I decided to use the same liners/pistons/rings due to there...
    • Joel M
    • Thread
    • 87mm liner piston ring ring gap
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Triumph
  2. J

    TR2/3/3A Figure of Eight Gasket Compression - Copper vs. Steel

    I am currently making preparations for engine assembly within the next 3-4 weeks, and am trying to decide between steel and copper Fo8 gaskets. I understand the corrosion aspect, but the copper gaskets I have are 0.003" thicker than the steel ones (0.018" compared to 0.015"). Are these...
    • Joel M
    • Thread
    • copper fo8 liner protrusion steel
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Triumph
  3. A

    TR2/3/3A Tr3 / 4 piston clearances

    Hello All, Ok so I am in the process of reassembling my tr3 engine with almost all new parts! With only 54K on the car I was astounded at the amount of wear i found! I have purchased the 87mm liner piston and ring set from one of the three big parts houses. Upon sitting down to check my ring...
    • aserftr3
    • Thread
    • clearances liner piston tr3 tr4
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Triumph
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