Mine has TR with the 3 written under it on the manifold side of the block, in a kind of reddish paint. It almost looks as though someone wrote it with their finger, the paint being heavier along the
I wonder if Ferguson Tractor engines have "Tractor" painted on the sides!!! Maybe that was Standard Triumph's way of ensuring that they didn't get mixed up! :) Joe
Message text written by Joe Curry sides!!! Maybe that was Standard Triumph's way of ensuring that they didn't get mixed up! :) < Don't forget Triumph used the same basic engine in the Vangard which w
Dave hit it right on the nose...according to Piggott's book, the TR2/3 marking was used to differntiate from the Vangard blocks, which by the way also had a different location for the Oil dipstick ho
Message text written by Bill & Skip Pugh TR2/3 marking was used to differntiate from the Vangard blocks, which by the way also had a different location for the Oil dipstick hole (in front of the Dist
Oh Someone noticed all right! I recently received an inquiry asking if I know the owner of that unauthorized scrap yard outside of East Nassau, NY. I lied and said NO! ;) Joe
big difference is,the TRs have larger cyclinder head studs ie 5/8,Vanguard had 1/2 inch studs,the dip stick on TRs is at the front,Vanguards had them behind the dizzy,but the Vanguard UTE had the di