TRIUMPH STRAIGHT-SIX REBUILD PART TWO
In the last issue of Classics Monthly, we followed the strip down of a 1998cc Triumph straight-six engine that looked particularly sludgy from the inside. The following pages show any remaining cleaning and checking before reassembling the engine with new parts including pistons, bearings, seals and gaskets. We’ve included some recommended torque figures, but have discovered that these can vary depending on specification of fittings, parts and engines, so it’s worthwhile referring to the workshop manual for your vehicle, and also to check parts availability with suppliers such as Rimmers.
Cleanliness is essential when building any engine. Use clean cloths that don’t shed any threads, and it helps to soak them in a little paraffin to help wipe and catch any traces of dirt. Also, an air line from a compressor is useful for removing any remaining debris or moisture, and helps with drying parts.
There are a number of fiddly aspects to rebuilding a Triumph straight-six. When it comes to renewing the timing chain tensioner, which only consists of
