Hi - Had the same problem with my "2". When I presented it to the "list",
the general response was that the motor mounts needed to be replaced, as
they were probably old and had compressed. I haven't replaced them yet, and
totaly rely on the battery and starter to get it running. I'm hoping that
with the combination of no washers under the radiator flanges and new motor
mounts, the holes will line up.
David Gunn, TR2 in Chico, CA
>From: MotoPsyche@aol.com
>Reply-To: MotoPsyche@aol.com
>To: triumphs@autox.team.net
>Subject: TR3A Radiator Fit and Handcrank Hole
>Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2003 10:35:01 EST
>
>Greetings all,
>
>After bringing it home last October, I'm finally reassembling my '61 TR3A
>after the "mini-restoration", and it's time to put the radiator back in.
>Two
>issues arise.
>
>First, when I add the 5/6" rubber washers under the lower radiator mounting
>flanges, the hole for the handcrank in the radiator is higher than the
>crank
>bolt on the crankshaft, making it impossible for the handcrank to be used.
>There were no washers in position when I removed the radiator.
>
>Second, I'm installing a 12" Hayden electric fan on the front of the
>radiator, and it appears to be 2" too large, covering the crank hole in the
>radiator when positioned properly. A 10" fan would probably leave the hole
>clear.
>
>My question is this: What do I lose if I give up use of the handcrank? If
>I
>do so, I'll install the 12" fan and the rubber washers and be done with it.
>If not, I'll need to lower the radiator using smaller washers (if any) and
>exchange the 12" fan for a 10" one.
>
>Timely advice from experienced hands would be appreciated at this time as
>the
>weather is darn near ideal to get this puppy on the road.
>
>Many thanks to all for the great info on this list.
>
>Bill Stagg
>
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