GENERAL UPKEEP-Lubrication
Dynamo and Starter
The dynamo front bearing is packed with grease before leaving the works,
and after a considerable mileage the dynamo should be removed for clean-
ing, adjustment and repacking of the bearing with grease. This
should
be done preferably by the nearest Triumph or Lucas Service Depot. Every
12,000 miles (20,000 km.) pour a few drops of engine oil through the hole
in the centre of the rear end cap. The hole
is sealed from dust with a
small rubber plug.
The Starter is fitted with special bearings which require no lubrication.
Air
Cleaners. Every 6,000 miles (10,000 km.) it is advisable to remove the
air cleaners and wash in petrol, particularly the gauzes, after which soak
the gauzes in oil and allow to drain before finally wiping over
and refitting.
It
is very important to refit the air cleaners in the correct manner. Ensure
that the holes immediately above the setscrew holes in the carburettor
are lined up with the similarly positioned holes in the cleaner.
Oil
Filler Cap. Every 6,000 miles (10,000 km.) remove and swill the cap
in fuel, dry off and re-fit.
GEARBOX
Every 6,000 miles (10,000 km.) the oil level should be checked and topped
up if necessary.
To check the oil level, remove the rubber plug from the gearbox domed
cover, thus exposing the
dipstick (see Fig.
7).
Withdraw dipstick and
wipe clean, then insert
stick
and push it fully
home before with-
drawing
for
reading. The
correct level is to the top
mark. The dipstick ori-
fice is also the gearbox oil
filler.
If
an overdrive is fitted,
see also page 42.
Every 12,000 miles
(20,000
km.)
the gear-
box should be drained
and
refilled with new oil.
Fig.
7.
Gearbox oil filler and
dipstick.
REAR
AXLE
The hypoid bevel gears fitted in the rear axle require special lubricants to
ensure efficient operation and long life.
As these are special oils, it is advisable
to completely drain and replenish with new
"Hypoid" oil every 6,000
miles
(10,000
km.);
and in any event do not exceed a period
nf
12,000 miles
(20,000
km.).
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