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I have found a 1972 TR6 in west texas no rust but pretty beat up. Reconned the engine and decided to put it back together after about 5 years of being stripped down.

Well it started with not being able to find the spigot bush and a pretty ropey ring gear. No problem thought I lets go down to Bill's (Who has about 8-10 TR6's that he is breaking and pick up another)

The one I got does fit but sticks out from the back of the engine about 1/2' too far so the starter doesn't engage. Also as a clue the spigot bush doesn't fit the old flywheel.

The new one looks pretty much like the book.

The old one does fit and doesn't have the offset hence sits closer to the ack of engine.

What spigot bush do I need? Whats going on..... Help
 
Hello G. Paul,
there are two types of Triumph 6 cylinder cranks, with the difference being in the length after the rear main bearing journal, and must have their corresponding flywheel to keep the distance from the flywheel face to the engine backplate the same.

Alec
 
The replacement must have been off a '69 engine. All engines after CC50000 used the same flywheel and bushing. Moss and TRF list these as separate part numbers.
 
Thanks guys thought I was going nuts. The engine number is 0032063HE I guess I might have a hybrid.

Ps the gearbox will bolt back on, the only thing is that the starter will not engage.
 
With the flywheel pushed back, I would think that the clutch alignment would be off also??? Not enough travel to disengage??
 
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