Triumph TR3B Parts 2

Triumph CarsTriumph TR3B Parts 2Picture Of Triumph CarsTriumph Cars Triumph TR3B Parts 2The Triumph TR3B suspension was by double A-arms, manganese bronze trunnion, coil springs and tube shocks at the front, optional anti-roll bar, and with worm and peg steering. Unlike MGs of the same period, the steering mechanism and linkage had considerable play and friction, which increased with wear.The rear was conventional leaf springs, with solid axle and lever shocks, except that the (box) frame rails were slung under the axle (underslung*). The wheels were 15 inch diameter x 4.5" width (increased from 4" after the first few TR2s), with 48 spoke wire...

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Triumph TR3B Parts 1

Triumph Spitfire CarsTriumph TR3B Parts 1Picture Of Triumph Spitfire CarsTriumph Spitfire Cars Triumph TR3B Parts 1The Triumph TR3B is a sports car and was produced by the Triumph Motor Company (Standard Motor Company) in 1962. It followed the TR3A and was offered concurrent with the TR4, which started production in 1961. In fact, the TR3"B" was a special short production run produced in response to dealer concerns that the buying public might not welcome the TR4.The TR3"B" is not actually labeled as such, but the model name is common usage. It had the body of the TR3A, but the 2,138 cc. engine and all synchromesh transmission of the TR4. The...

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