-----Original Message-----
From: mmarr@notwires.com
Personally, I think we are being far too analytical with this subject.
This
is what the official TR3 Instruction Book says:
"New Engines (see "Running Adjustments ")
For at least the first 500 miles, the working surfaces of the engine
will be
bedding down. The power and performance will improve only if the
vehicle is
carefully driven at moderate speeds during the running-in period. The
engine
should not be driven at speeds exceeding 3,500 r.p.m. during this
period, and
the " running-in " should be progressive. The engine may " rev." fairly
fast
so long as it is thoroughly warm and provided it is not pulling hard.
Do not
let the engine pull hard at low speeds, always select a lower gear."
==AM==
For no particular reason, I happened to glance through a Herald 1200
Owners Manual this morning, which states almost word-for-word the same
instructions!
--Andy Mace
*Mrs Irrelevant: Oh, is it a jet?
*Man: Well, no ... It's not so much of a jet, it's more your, er,
Triumph Herald engine with wings.
-- Cut-price Airlines Sketch, Monty Python's Flying Circus (22)
Check out the North American Triumph Sports 6 (Vitesse 6) and Triumph
Herald Database at its new URL: <http://triumph-herald.us>
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