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1. Broken Crank (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sat, 14 Dec 2002 09:36:28 -0800
I just pulled the engine out of my TR3, and found that the crank shaft is in two pieces. I have it on the engine stand, but haven't removed the pan yet. Based on the way the back end of the crank mov
/html/triumphs/2002-12/msg00433.html (7,229 bytes)

2. Re: Broken Crank (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sun, 15 Dec 2002 10:01:10 EST
Yup! The TR3 cranks are supposed to break there. The crank is probably broken between the rear main and #4 journal. Triumph purpously put this defect in to help preserve Triumphs for future restorat
/html/triumphs/2002-12/msg00438.html (7,775 bytes)

3. RE: Broken Crank (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sun, 15 Dec 2002 08:27:15 -0800
Other suggested solutions include having the crank shot shot-peened and nitrided. The original fan and it's rubber mounts supposedly serve as a harmonic dampener to reduce incidence of broken cranks
/html/triumphs/2002-12/msg00440.html (7,672 bytes)

4. Re: Broken Crank (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sun, 15 Dec 2002 04:58:31 -0800
I have to admit that I was suprised at how heavy the flywheel was! I also hadn't concidered that the fan acted as a harmonic balancer. I plan to replace the factory fan with an electric one during th
/html/triumphs/2002-12/msg00462.html (7,295 bytes)

5. Re: Broken crank (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2002 12:05:09 +0000
After my crank broke I decided to lighten the flywheel (quicker wind-up) Gary/Listers: I'm about to do the same thing on my '57 "driver". Where is the best place to remove weight from the flywheel, a
/html/triumphs/2002-12/msg00467.html (7,098 bytes)

6. Re: Broken crank (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2002 18:24:57 EST
For the definitive guide on improving your Triumph, go to the following site and download "Tuning Standard Triumphs over 1300cc" by David Vizard. The download is over a150 pages but has an incredibl
/html/triumphs/2002-12/msg00488.html (7,207 bytes)

7. Re: Broken Crank (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2002 09:46:07 -0800
I pulled the pan tonight, and took a quick look. I had expected to find much more damage than I did. There were only a few fine metal shavings in the pan. The crank is broken at the point that the #4
/html/triumphs/2002-12/msg00495.html (7,588 bytes)


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