Triumphrat

1951sms · 10-29-2009, 09:40 AM

I just bought a 1963 Triumph Chopper. It has a single carb, otherwise I don't know of distinguishing items to look for. Which style engine do I have? Is their a aite that tells all? Thanks

SlowPocono · 10-29-2009, 09:48 AM

The VIN tells what the original configuration was.

1951sms · 10-29-2009, 09:54 AM

The " DU2877" is the only ID. I have found. I only have the Engine W/ Rigid frame.

stallion · 10-29-2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 1951sms

I just bought a 1963 Triumph Chopper. It has a single carb, otherwise I don't know of distinguishing items to look for. Which style engine do I have? Is their a aite that tells all? Thanks

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Take the VIn# find a dealership and let them do the research for you. They should be willing to do this, you need a place to service the bike this would be good customer service and possible future buisness for the dealership

audiophile · 10-29-2009, 10:30 AM

pics?

1951sms · 10-29-2009, 10:34 AM

Pics are fine but what I need is info to tell me what engine I have in order to buy parts for and gen info like valve adj.

GrandPaulZ · 10-29-2009, 10:50 AM

Nowhere on the serial number pad do you see TR6 or T120R?

That's a pretty low number.

Most of the engine parts are common on the Bonnie & Tiger/Trophy, except the head & manifold, mainly. There may be differences in the cams and transmission gears, but everything else is exactly the same.

shrugger · 10-29-2009, 02:43 PM

Been a serious lack of anyone pointing toward this lately. So after
a great many minutes of searching. Well Taa-Daa!

http://www.klempfsbritishparts.com/techserialnumber.htm

If the model isn't stamped on as well. Then I don't know what to tell ya.
Looks like you've got a 63.

GrandPaulZ · 10-29-2009, 02:53 PM

Since it's a single carb, you can ASSUME it's a TR6 (Trophy) or 6T (ThunderBird).

1951sms · 10-29-2009, 03:09 PM

Shrugger listed what gave me the info on my Engine. It confirms what I said DU2877 is a good # and it is the only one on my main case " left side " so its a TR6 trophy or a Thunderbird 6T, well do I just pick one or is their anything that can confirm a pick?