These are the 2 studs around No. 1 on the intake side? I've always thought
that these were longer to accommodate aftermarket A/C installation at the
dealership, without messing up the head torque. The compressor mount (
either 2 custom rods or a built-up bracket) is bolted to these 2 studs.
Bob Kramer
Hill Country Triumph Club
rgk@flash.net
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> From: Bill Davies <daviesw@ecid.cig.mot.com>
> To: TR List <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: TR6 engine trivia question
> Date: Thursday, April 01, 1999 2:13 AM
>
>
> Hi,
> Most of my experience is with 4 cylinder Triumphs. On these there are
> two studs which are longer than the others in order to accomodate the
> extra thickness of the engine lifting bracket. These are the two
> rearmost studs on the right hand side of the engine. Is this the same on
> the TR6?
> Bill.
>
> Dave Massey wrote:
> >
> > Frank writes:
> >
> > >While putting the head on my TR6, we were discussing that two of
> > the
> > studs
> > >were longer. Checking the Haynes manual, it showed where they
> > belonged,
> > >but no indication why they were longer. Anyone have an
> > explanation
> > as to
> > >why there are two head studs that are longer?
> > >Frank
> > >'76 TR6 CF57005U
> >
> > Frank,
> >
> > Are these the front two studs on the right side? If so they are
> > longer
> > for the bracket used to mount the air conditioning compressor, if so
> > equiped.
> >
> > Dave Massey
> > St. Louis, MO USA
>
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