Tony,
Yes, TR3 in orange paint on the side of the block behind the starter are
original Triumph markings. My '58 block was so bad that I had to have it
completely boiled out and cleaned but I took some pictures and put the
lettering back as closely as possible. I found that Chevrolet engine orange
is real close to that original color.
My understanding is that these are factory marks where they sorted the
blocks for their final application. As you may know some engines went to
Morgan and some into the parts replacement channels, this is why your engine
number is higher than your commission number.
I do not know anything about the "BILOHROME" marking, could it be BILCHROME?
What I have been able to learn is that Bilchrome was a foundry, they cast
engine blocks for Perkins & Massey-ferguson, Rover and probably
Standard-Triumph as well. I don't know what they are called now, or if they
are still producing castings., maybe someone else on the list can enlighten
us all.
Bill B
'58 TR-3A TS/30766 L
'59 TR-3A TS/64974 LO
"A Triumph is man's best friend, it always comes when it is called...of
course, some times it is difficult to make it go"
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From: triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Anthony Cascio
Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2008 3:44 PM
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Subject: [TR] Markings on side of block TR3A
Hello again List,
My brother in law recently bought a 59 3A and is the process of dismantling
it for restoration.
I remember someone on the list asking about the markings (in orange
paint) on the side of the block, and that it wouldn't be a bad idea to try
and maintain those markings.
His has "TR3" on one side, and "BILOHROME" on the other, again both in
orange paint and it looks like they were hand painted.
Can someone refresh my memory on this.
I'm thinking of suggesting to him to try and keep those markings for
originality.
I would appreciate any suggestions before I make those things more important
than they are.
Thanks
Tony Cascio
58 TR3A
TS27093L
allegrorover@mac.com
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