Did you look in the oil pan for the chain tensioner? These things have a
reputation for coming loose by themselves.
Bill Brewer wrote:
> I am still tearing down the old TR engine. No one has really been into
>it since the 1970's. So today after removing the timing cover I found that
>the last rebuilder had neglected to put in a timing chain tensioner. Also, I
>am missing a link on one side of the timing chain. We also measured 17
>thousandths float on the crank fore & aft.
> I am amazed that this sturdy little engine has held together for so
>long. It'll be nice to have a new engine.
>
> Bill Brewer
> Tehachapi, CA
>
>
>
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George Richardson
1957 Triumph TR3 - TS15559L http://www.key-men.com/triumph
1975 Triumph TR6 - Undergoing restoration
1972 Triumph Stag - Daily Driver
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