TeriAnn Wakeman wrote:
>
> The reason the TR four cylinder engine is redlined at 4800
TeriAnn :
You've mentioned this number before, what's your reference ? All of my
books seem to say 5000.
In fact, here's a quote from the 'Practical Hints for the Maintenance of
the Triumph T.R.3', P/N 501528, 6th edition, that may be germane to the
discussion :
>>> The driver is advised not to drive the car continuously at engine speeds
>above 4,500 r.p.m. in any gear. However, whilst accelerating through the
>gears it is permissable to attain 5,000 r.p.m. for short periods, this speed
>being indicated by a red mark on the tachometer. <<<
Randall
59 TR3A daily driver
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