fot, at a recent race at sebring the old tr 3 went "bang" and stopped
running. external signs were that the engine turned over like there was no
compression, the dist. didn't turn and the push rods weren't going up/down.
inside the cam sprocket bolts were sheared and the chain cover center bolt was
sheared. the crank turns freely, the cam turns freely and the valves go
up/down with no extra effort. the bolts were the stock shoulder bolts, the
locking tab was in place with the ears bent up in lock position.any
ideas/suggestions as to why the bolts broke? thanks, ken m. tr 3 vintage racer
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