John Gillis wrote:
>
> A few days ago there was a thread about sound insulation for the timing chain
> cover on a TR3. I checked the timing covers that I have laying around and
> the insulation was either removed or was never on. I am trying to restore my
> car as original as possible, so I have a few questions on this subject.
>
> 1. Was this used on all models, mine is a 59 TR3A TS 58399?
> A> Any unrestored Triumph had this, including all the Herald, Spitfire,
> 2000 and TR range
John :
I'm no authority on originality, but I have worked on at least 10
unrestored pre-TS60000 TR3/A engines, and not a single one had the sound
deadening material.
Randall
59 TR3A TS39781LO
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