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Triumph TR2 User Manual

Triumph TR2
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Publication
Part
No.
502602
SERVICE
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Third
Editioo
(Sixth
Printing)
Incorporating Supplement for
TR3
Model
Issued
by
SERVICE DIVISION, STANDARD
-
TRIUMPH SALES LTD.

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Triumph TR2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTriumph
ModelTR2
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Data

Chassis Specification

Details on engine type, bore, stroke, capacity, compression ratio, firing order, and pressures.

Recommended Lubricants

Lists recommended lubricants for various engine, gearbox, and chassis components.

Nut Tightening Torques

Specifies torque values for various nuts and bolts across different vehicle systems.

Fractional and Metrical Equivalents

Provides conversion tables for measurements and weights.

Engine

General Description

Provides engine capacity, bore, stroke, compression, and key component overviews.

Engine Lubrication

Explains the lubrication system, oil pump operation, and bearing details.

Engine Noises

Identifies causes and remedies for various engine knocks and noises.

Ignition and Distributor Timing

Details procedures for setting ignition timing and distributor timing.

Cooling System

The Thermostat

Explains thermostat function, operation, and water circulation.

The Radiator

Details the radiator's mounting and its pressurised system with a relief valve.

The Water Pump Assembly

Describes the water pump assembly attachment and its components.

Anti-Freeze Precautions

Provides guidance on using anti-freeze and recommended proportions.

Service Diagnosis - Overheating

Diagnoses common causes of engine overheating and suggests remedies.

Clutch

General Data

Lists model details, tool data, clutch operation, master cylinder, and slave cylinder information.

Clutch Operation

Explains the hydraulic operation via master and slave cylinders and linkage.

Maintenance

Details master cylinder fluid level checks and the importance of Lockheed Brake Fluid.

Clutch Removal and Installation

Covers removal of clutch from flywheel and dismantling/assembling the cover assembly.

Gearbox

Dimensions and Tolerances

Provides dimensions and clearances for various gearbox parts like shafts and bushes.

Gearbox Operation

Details the remote control lever, ratios, bearings, mounting, and oil capacity.

Gearbox Removal and Installation

Covers procedures for removing the gearbox from the engine and its dismantling and assembly.

Overdrive Unit Installation

Details the process of fitting the overdrive unit and related components.

Rear Axle

General Description (Fig. 1)

Describes the hypoid semi-floating type axle, its casing, and gear arrangement.

Lubrication of Rear Hub Bearings

Explains how to lubricate rear hub bearings via grease nipples.

Axle Shaft, Wheel Bearings and Oil Seals

Covers the dismantling and re-assembly of axle shafts, wheel bearings, and oil seals.

Differential and Pinion Assemblies

Details the re-assembly and adjustment of differential and pinion parts.

High Speed and Competition Work

Provides specifications for high-speed axles and related components.

Service Diagnosis

Helps diagnose common rear axle noises and lubricant leakage issues.

Front Suspension and Steering

Front Suspension Data

Provides data on track, castor, king pin inclination, camber, and turning circle.

Description (Fig. 1)

Explains the wishbone construction, coil springs, and shock absorbers.

Maintenance

Covers routine checks and lubrication for the front suspension.

Steering

Details the cam and lever steering gear, its maintenance, and adjustment.

Telescopic Steering Unit

Describes the telescopic steering unit, its features, and the control head.

Road Springs and Shock Absorbers

Front Road Spring

Details the front coil spring, its data, and maintenance procedures.

Rear Road Springs

Describes the semi-elliptical laminated springs and their maintenance.

Front Shock Absorber

Explains the telescopic shock absorber, its maintenance, and operation.

Rear Shock Absorber

Details the rear shock absorber attachment, body, and valve operation.

Specialised Tools

Specialised Tools Policy

Explains the importance of specialized tools for efficient servicing.

Particulars of Tools

Lists approved tools with ordering details.

Engine Specialised Tools

Lists specific tools for engine maintenance and repair.

Gearbox Specialised Tools

Lists specific tools for gearbox maintenance and repair.

Rear Axle Specialised Tools

Lists specific tools for rear axle maintenance and repair.

Brakes

Girling Brakes and Hydraulic Clutch (From Chassis No. TS.13101)

Describes the Girling disc brakes (front) and drum brakes (rear), hydraulic operation, and handbrake.

Brake Adjustment

Details front and rear brake shoe adjustment procedures and handbrake adjustment.

Twin Bore Master Cylinder

Explains the master cylinder's construction, operation, and fluid requirements.

Rear Wheel Cylinder

Describes the rear wheel cylinder's operation and adjustment mechanism.

Pedal Assembly

Covers the removal, fitting, and adjustment of the pedal assembly.

Exhaust System

Description

Details manifold attachments, exhaust pipe routing, and silencer types.

Maintenance

Recommends periodic inspection of gaskets, flanges, and flexible mounting strips.

Manifolds - To remove

Explains how to disconnect and remove carburettors and exhaust pipe from manifolds.

Manifolds - To fit

Details fitting manifolds to the cylinder head and synchronizing carburettors.

Supplement TR3 MODELS

FOREWORD

Introduces modifications for TR3 models to enhance appearance and performance.

GENERAL DATA (SECTION A)

Provides general information, transmission ratios, engine speed data, and carburettor details.

ENGINE (SECTION B)

Details cylinder block, camshaft bearings, pistons, combustion head, and oil filter.

Wheels and Tyres

Construction of Tyre

Explains the basic construction of a tyre, its functions, and materials used.

Factors Affecting Tyre Life and Performance

Discusses inflation pressures, effect of temperature, speed, braking, and road surface.

Special Types of Irregular Tread Wear

Identifies conditions like "Heel and toe" and "Spotty" wear and their causes.

Wheel Alignment and its Association with Road Camber

Explains the importance of alignment, causes of wear, and the effect of road camber.

Tyre and Wheel Balance

Details static and dynamic balancing methods and their importance.

Changing Position of Tyres

Recommends tyre rotation intervals and methods to promote even wear.

Pressed Steel Wheels

Covers tolerances for wobble and lift, and truing or replacing wheels.

Wire Wheels

Details removal, replacement, and inspection of wire wheels and hubs.

Electrical Equipment

BATTERIES

Covers routine maintenance, service data, and preparation of new batteries.

GENERATOR-MODEL C.39 PV/2

Details the generator's construction, routine maintenance, and performance data.

STARTER MOTOR

Covers starter motor construction, routine maintenance, and servicing procedures.

DISTRIBUTOR-Model DM2

Details distributor description, routine maintenance, design data, and servicing.

HEADLAMPS-MODEL F700 MK/VI

Covers headlamp construction, bulb replacement, setting, and renewal.

CONTROL BOX-Model RB106-1

Explains the control box, regulator, and cut-out functions and adjustments.

Frame Unit

DESCRIPTION (Fig. 1)

Details the rigid structure, side members, cross members, and mounting brackets.

THE ASSESSMENT OF ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE

Explains how to check frame dimensions for accuracy and assess accidental damage.

PREPARATION OF CAR (Fig. 2)

Outlines steps for preparing the car and jacking it for frame assessment.

CHECKING THE SIDE MEMBERS FOR TWIST

Describes how to identify if the frame is "twisted" based on cross member alignment.

CHECKING SIDE MEMBERS FOR CRADLING

Explains how to measure heights to determine if the chassis frame is "bowed" downward or upward.

CHECKING SIDE MEMBERS FOR SQUARENESS (Fig. 4)

Details using generated points to check chassis frame squareness and alignment.

CHECKING THE SIDE MEMBERS FOR BOWING (Fig. 5)

Explains how to assess side member bowing using generated points and a straight edge.

Propeller Shaft

Type and Description

Describes the Hardy Spicer Series 1300 propeller shaft, its joints, and length variations.

Lubrication

Details lubrication points for the spider, sleeve yoke, and journal assemblies.

Maintenance Instructions

Explains how to test for wear in thrust faces, flange yokes, and sliding splines.

To Examine and Check for Wear

Identifies parts prone to wear, like bearing races and spider trunnions, and their tolerances.

To Fit Propeller Shaft

Provides instructions for fitting the propeller shaft and ensuring proper alignment.

Fuel System

PETROL TANK

Notes modifications for occasional seat fitment and capacity reduction.

FLEXIBLE FUEL PIPES

Describes the flexible fuel pipe connecting carburetors to the thermostat housing.

CARBURETTORS

Details S.U. H6 carburettors, needle types, and maintenance.

AIR CLEANERS

Mentions air cleaners are similar to TR2 but with offset mountings.

INLET MANIFOLD

Notes modifications for four-point fixing H6 carburettor and larger bore.

TO REMOVE FLEXIBLE FUEL HOSE ASSEMBLY

Step-by-step instructions for removing the flexible fuel hose assembly.

TO FIT FLEXIBLE FUEL HOSE ASSEMBLY

Details how to correctly fit the flexible fuel hose assembly to the carburettors.

CARBURETTOR TUNING

Provides instructions for tuning carburettors, including jet needle position and mixture adjustment.

CARBURATION DEFECTS

Lists common engine issues affecting carburetion and potential faults.

Body

BODY SPECIFICATION

Mentions provision for an occasional bench seat and fitted mouldings.

REVEAL MOULDING AND GRILLE

Describes the chromium plated moulding and grille fitted to the front air intake.

TO REMOVE REVEAL MOULDING AND GRILLE

Instructions for removing the reveal moulding and grille from the air intake.

HARD TOP INSTALLATION

Details the installation of the "Hard Top" canopy, including car preparation and bracket fitting.

CAR PREPARATION

Steps for preparing the car, including removing hood and fasteners for hard top fitting.

Brakes

Girling Brakes and Hydraulic Clutch (From Chassis No. TS.13101)

Describes Girling disc brakes (front) and drum brakes (rear), hydraulic operation, and handbrake.

Brake Adjustment

Details front and rear brake shoe adjustment procedures and handbrake adjustment.

Twin Bore Master Cylinder

Explains the master cylinder's construction, operation, and fluid requirements.

Rear Wheel Cylinder

Describes the rear wheel cylinder's operation and adjustment mechanism.

Pedal Assembly

Covers the removal, fitting, and adjustment of the pedal assembly.

Exhaust System

Description

Details manifold attachments, exhaust pipe routing, and silencer types.

Maintenance

Recommends periodic inspection of gaskets, flanges, and flexible mounting strips.

Manifolds - To remove

Explains how to disconnect and remove carburettors and exhaust pipe from manifolds.

Manifolds - To fit

Details fitting manifolds to the cylinder head and synchronizing carburettors.

Supplement TR3 MODELS

FOREWORD

Introduces modifications for TR3 models to enhance appearance and performance.

GENERAL DATA (SECTION A)

Provides general information, transmission ratios, engine speed data, and carburettor details.

ENGINE (SECTION B)

Details cylinder block, camshaft bearings, pistons, combustion head, and oil filter.

Wheels and Tyres

Construction of Tyre

Explains the basic construction of a tyre, its functions, and materials used.

Factors Affecting Tyre Life and Performance

Discusses inflation pressures, effect of temperature, speed, braking, and road surface.

Special Types of Irregular Tread Wear

Identifies conditions like "Heel and toe" and "Spotty" wear and their causes.

Wheel Alignment and its Association with Road Camber

Explains the importance of alignment, causes of wear, and the effect of road camber.

Tyre and Wheel Balance

Details static and dynamic balancing methods and their importance.

Changing Position of Tyres

Recommends tyre rotation intervals and methods to promote even wear.

Pressed Steel Wheels

Covers tolerances for wobble and lift, and truing or replacing wheels.

Wire Wheels

Details removal, replacement, and inspection of wire wheels and hubs.

Electrical Equipment

BATTERIES

Covers routine maintenance, service data, and preparation of new batteries.

GENERATOR-MODEL C.39 PV/2

Details the generator's construction, routine maintenance, and performance data.

STARTER MOTOR

Covers starter motor construction, routine maintenance, and servicing procedures.

DISTRIBUTOR-Model DM2

Details distributor description, routine maintenance, design data, and servicing.

HEADLAMPS-MODEL F700 MK/VI

Covers headlamp construction, bulb replacement, setting, and renewal.

CONTROL BOX-Model RB106-1

Explains the control box, regulator, and cut-out functions and adjustments.

Frame Unit

DESCRIPTION (Fig. 1)

Details the rigid structure, side members, cross members, and mounting brackets.

THE ASSESSMENT OF ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE

Explains how to check frame dimensions for accuracy and assess accidental damage.

PREPARATION OF CAR (Fig. 2)

Outlines steps for preparing the car and jacking it for frame assessment.

CHECKING THE SIDE MEMBERS FOR TWIST

Describes how to identify if the frame is "twisted" based on cross member alignment.

CHECKING SIDE MEMBERS FOR CRADLING

Explains how to measure heights to determine if the chassis frame is "bowed" downward or upward.

CHECKING SIDE MEMBERS FOR SQUARENESS (Fig. 4)

Details using generated points to check chassis frame squareness and alignment.

CHECKING THE SIDE MEMBERS FOR BOWING (Fig. 5)

Explains how to assess side member bowing using generated points and a straight edge.

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