In the March/April '97 issue of Grassroots Motorsports - a great mag by the way
- there is a article on prepping a TR-6. The Triumph 'expert' in this article
is none other than J.K Jackson of English Auto Specialists of Tallahassee, Fla.
- he is one of the folks who came up with the super heavy duty clutch for the
TR-6's along with many other TR-6 performance goodies/mods.
Anyway, in this article it states that the upper fulcrum is positioned so that
the bulge is to the outside (wheel) side, not towards the engine. Sometimes
they are turned around if the front suspension cannot be brought into
alignment, but this indicates suspension damage - such as a bent vertical link,
bent A arms, etc.
Hope this helps.
-steve sutton
74 1/2 TR-6
Ridgecrest, CA
> From: slevine@toucan.com (Sandy Levine), on 8/25/97 2:31 PM:
> the old story . . . who are you going to believe, me or your own eyes!
>
> I am just finishing up on the rebuild of my front suspension and everything
> went along well until I was looking through the softcover book "Practical
> Classics & Car Restorer" Triumph TR6 Restoration. On page 78 they have two
> pictures (#9 and #10) showing the upper fulcrum pin and making special
> note that
> ". . . .should be fitted so that its middle section (which is
> curved) curves towards the engine. It is possible to fit it the opposite
> way, so take care."
>
> For those of you who do not have the book they suggest that the cross piece
> (upper fulcrum pin) is closer to the engine. On my car the cross piece is
> just about touching the shock housing turret. From appearances, my set up
> looks incorrect. However, as I am the original owner and the car has only
> been serviced by a triumph dealer or myself, I would guess my set up is
> correct. I do not believe that the upper wishbone has ever been taken apart
> before. Just to make sure, I have access to two parts cars and both are the
> same as mine.
>
> So do I believe what I see on my 3 examples or take the word of Practical
> Classics. Which way is correct? Help?????
>
>
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