Hi
I think we are working on different sides of a dividing date, I don't know
the date, but I have on all my cars including the 1967 1300 FWD the self
locking type of bolts, I would still recommend the addition of locktite, and
the use of the tab washers if they were original.
Graham.
----- Original Message -----
From: <erl@unix.mail.virginia.edu>
To: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Cc: "Willy Okarooney" <ok_20_02@hotmail.com>; "Triumph List"
<triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 14, 2000 8:56 PM
Subject: Re: Flywheel bots and locknuts
> Actually, the Triumph four cylinders have the flywheels attached using
> semicircular lock-tabs, not lock washers. Each lock-tab has two holes,
> one each for two side-by-side bolts. Once torqued to specs, the ends are
> bent upwards against the sides of the heads of the bolts to secure the
> bolts. If these are not present on your engine/flywheel, someone has
> neglected to replace them. As I remember, the same is done on the
> flywheels for the Sixes.
>
> The ring gears are attached to the flywheels using a special-design
> lock-tab washer.
>
> Cheers.
>
> On Mon, 14 Aug 2000, Graham Stretch wrote:
>
> >
> > Hi Will
> > I would say not to add washers if they were not there already, most of
the
> > Triumph flywheels are fixed with special low profile head bolts for
> > clearance reasons, though it would not hurt to add a good coat of
locktite
> > thread lock fluid. I don't think lock nuts are an option on any Triumph
> > flywheel installation as the holes are tapped into the crankshaft rear
boss,
> > at least they are on the ones I am familiar with.
> >
> > Graham.
> > 2.5 PI MKII
> > Sprinted Dolomite
> > 2000 MKI
> > Toledo
> > 1300 Front Wheel Drive
> >
> > http://www.triumph-iw.co.uk
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Willy Okarooney" <ok_20_02@hotmail.com>
> > To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Monday, August 14, 2000 1:17 AM
> > Subject: Flywheel bots and locknuts
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Recently, someone was asking about lock nuts for flywheel bolts... for
a
> > > TR6, I think. Whether they were needed.
> > >
> > > I cannot remember if I commented or not. However, I woke up last night
> > with
> > > the fear that someone may be assembling a TR6 motor without locknuts
and
> > the
> > > flywheel coming off. I coul not get back to sleep for a while.
> > >
> > > This is a general warning to that person to use the crimp-over lock
> > washers
> > > for the flywheel bolt.
> > >
> > > I can sleep peacefully now. Thank you
> > >
> > > Will
> > >
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> > >
> >
> >
>
> James A. Ruffner
>
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