Triumphrat

trypcil · 04-23-2005

The link I have lost but it seems that that series was hampered by some mechanical failures due to oiling problems both at the crank and the cams. The consequence was to limit the horse power to 100rwhp of the participating race bikes. Does anyone know specifically what people did to overcome those problems? I had heard that the oil passageways by some had been altered - how, where and by whom is of interest to me.
Recently my 95 S3 popped a big end (75000m) and I have seen a few S3 cams with journal wear of a rather nasty nature - yes my bike was far from stock - but the rebuild process has'nt started as of yet - hence my interest! :hammer:

GeoffE · 04-24-2005

Hi 'trypcil',

If you don't learn the information you are after, it may be worth talking to Jack Lilley Racing who took part in the series and supplied parts, etc... to a number of runners (I believe).

I have seen a few bits turn up on Ebay-UK, and JL have always been very helpful with information when I have spoken to them.

Fyi, around that time the T300 crankcase molds were needing replacement, and Triumph got Cosworth involved. The "new" crankcases were fitted first to the Daytona Super-3, and then migrated to the other models. These may have incorporated some of the problem lessons, if these existed? It may be that Cosworth did some head work for the Super-3 too.

Ciao,
Geoff
:wink:

GeoffE · 04-24-2005

Hi 'trypcil',

If you don't learn the information you are after, it may be worth talking to Jack Lilley Racing who took part in the series and supplied parts, etc... to a number of runners (I believe).

I have seen a few bits turn up on Ebay-UK, and JL have always been very helpful with information when I have spoken to them.

Fyi, around that time the T300 crankcase molds were needing replacement, and Triumph got Cosworth involved. The "new" crankcases were fitted first to the Daytona Super-3, and then migrated to the other models. These may have incorporated some of the problem lessons, if these existed? It may be that Cosworth did some head work for the Super-3 too.

Ciao,
Geoff
:wink:

trypcil · 04-24-2005

Thanks Geoff, I'll be talking to them soon. Wilcox is also now on my list too as they were in the development loop at that time - hopefully they'll still remember. This is going to be a long term project, thankfully that rejuvenated Sprint is doing me just fine at the moment - still though in it's Cal configuration. I'm in the process of picking up an unused S3 engine with zero miles and will rebuild the blown one as time allows. I have noticed a plethora of T300 bikes for sale on Ebay - UK, which sadly cost more to ship than to buy
- unless I buy in bulk of course. Used spares are a rarity here, and recent enquiries led me to the info of mass exports to Europe of wrecked bikes - the exchange rate is favourable for that of course. Badgering on! :hammer: :razz:

trypcil · 04-24-2005

Thanks Geoff, I'll be talking to them soon. Wilcox is also now on my list too as they were in the development loop at that time - hopefully they'll still remember. This is going to be a long term project, thankfully that rejuvenated Sprint is doing me just fine at the moment - still though in it's Cal configuration. I'm in the process of picking up an unused S3 engine with zero miles and will rebuild the blown one as time allows. I have noticed a plethora of T300 bikes for sale on Ebay - UK, which sadly cost more to ship than to buy
- unless I buy in bulk of course. Used spares are a rarity here, and recent enquiries led me to the info of mass exports to Europe of wrecked bikes - the exchange rate is favourable for that of course. Badgering on! :hammer: :razz: