Triumphrat

barnett25 · 04-23-2008

True, that is something I will have to consider. But this site's catalog is great. It's not just a list of part numbers. It has some pictures, and a lot of advise and information.

BTW, will I have to do anything to my head gasket to accommodate the +.060 overbore? Also, what is the standard procedure for an engine rebuild as far as the valve train goes? New valves, springs, pushrods, cams, seats (and can these me hardened for unleaded gas)? I am hoping that I can get away with lapping the valves and maybe replacing the valve guides.

quagmire · 04-23-2008

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Originally Posted by barnett25

True, that is something I will have to consider. But this site's catalog is great. It's not just a list of part numbers. It has some pictures, and a lot of advise and information.

British only or one of those suppliers had a catalog with all the nut and bolt specs. It came in handy with my "bag of bolts" I got with my basket case. I could measure all the bolt sizes to find the correct one.

gararnett · 05-02-2008

You need to look up a guy in South Point Ohio who is called Moon. I lost his number, or I would PM it to you. He used to work with a guy in CAttletsburg, Gary Kelley. Gary had a complete Triumph shop wit all spares for the old bikes, but became very ill 2 1/2 years ago. I believe he has passed since. Moon knows about all you can know about these bikes. I'm not sure he is working as a mechanic on old Triumphs now, but if you can locate him, he would be an invaluable resource to fixing your bike. Anyway, I know I've not given much info you can use here, but there are people in your back yard that can help you out TONS. I'm down in Pikeville, Ky and when I find anything out on how to get hold of the information, I'll post up.

The Big Bobber · 05-02-2008

Check out this site they carry almost all the books on vintage bikes and restoration manuals. www.garagecompany.com

barnett25 · 05-05-2008

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Originally Posted by gararnett

You need to look up a guy in South Point Ohio who is called Moon. I lost his number, or I would PM it to you. He used to work with a guy in CAttletsburg, Gary Kelley. Gary had a complete Triumph shop wit all spares for the old bikes, but became very ill 2 1/2 years ago. I believe he has passed since. Moon knows about all you can know about these bikes. I'm not sure he is working as a mechanic on old Triumphs now, but if you can locate him, he would be an invaluable resource to fixing your bike. Anyway, I know I've not given much info you can use here, but there are people in your back yard that can help you out TONS. I'm down in Pikeville, Ky and when I find anything out on how to get hold of the information, I'll post up.

I make my way over to South Point all of the time. I appreciate the info. It makes me feel better to know that if I really get stuck there is someone nearby that I might be able to get to help me out.
Definitely let me know if you get any other info on him.

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Originally Posted by The Big Bobber

Check out this site they carry almost all the books on vintage bikes and restoration manuals. www.garagecompany.com

Thanks, that site looks like it has everything.

I have to get done refinishing my garage cabinets before I will have room to get the bike (not to mention have somewhere to work on it), but hopefully I will be done with that soon so I can get started.