[TR] Period Modifications to TR6

[John Macartney]

Allan
 
As Andy Mace said, the Triumph 2000 was sold in Australia
(manufactured there) with a three Stromberg carb set-up.
 
A finned valve
cover was certainly available and sold in the UK as a Standard-Triumph
accessory.
 
Coopers 'all mesh' air filters were also available in the UK for
a variety of carb sizes but mostly seen on Sprites and Big Healeys as factory
fit. Don't ever recall seeing a factory approved option for the TR6 - carb or
injection.
 
Jonmac

From: Andrew S. Mace <zoboherald at aol.com>
To:
areich at telus.net; triumphs at autox.team.net
Sent: Wednesday, 10 August 2011,
17:53
Subject: Re: [TR] Period Modifications to TR6

Allan, there was a
multitude of aftermarket air cleaners and valve covers
available 'back in the
day'; I don't think K&N filters were, but I can't
imagine being denied
coverage for a particular *brand* of air filter,
particularly if it fits
without any modification to the carburetor (or,
hopefully, bodywork)! As for
triple carbs, there was a version in Australia of
the Triumph 2000 sedan --
called the 2000MD -- some of which had three
carburetors. Whether there was
anything cataloged or otherwise available for
the TR5 or TR6, I can't say.
Funny that the more "decorative" items are in
question, while the one that
adds to performance isn't!?



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-----Original Message-----
From: Allan Reich <areich at telus.net>


Greetings
I
recently purchased a 1975 TR6 with some engine modifications,
specifically
three stromberg carbs and a finned aluminum valve cover.
I applied for
"Collector Status", which gives reduced insurance and
restricted use to cars
over 25 years old. You are allowed mods if they
were available in the period
the car was manufactured.
The 3 carbs are OK, but I was asked to provide
documentation that the
K&N air cleaners and the finned aluminum valve cover
were "Period Mods".
So what I am asking is if anyone on the list has old mags
or catalogs
that might show these items as available .. I realize K&N might
not be
available but small air cleaners with paper filters were probably
available.


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