Complete tutorials on setting Triumph 650 ignition timing as well as assembling and indexing the gearbox, and many other basic maintenance and repair articles.
You know what they say, "Triumph! Makes a mechanic out of a man!".
The "Triumph 650 Unit Construction Engine Overhaul Manual", written by Thomas G. Gunn, Jr. for Triumph Corporation Baltimore in 1967, is a field-tested, step-by-step blueprint for completely overhauling the iconic unit construction Triumph 650 engine. It lists engine changes and updated factory specs up until 1967.
In addition to correcting errors in the original and further updating technical info, Hermit's hypertext version offers seamless, one-click access to footnotes, table of contents, and direct links to corresponding sections in the 1969 Triumph Workshop Manual.
Have a look:
Triumph 650 Complete Overhaul Manual: Hypertext Version
If you don't know a hop from a wave, let guest tech writer Geoff Collins roll out the basics for you in this article about his first-time wheel rebuilding experience.
On the same subject, Peg spoke well in her most excellent tip-laden wheel building treatise: a step-by-step method full of sage advice. With photos. A must read. On TriumphRat.net.
Includes illustrated how-to descriptions of Hans' loving attention to details as well as WDM20 Service Notes, Wiring Diagram, and complete parts list.
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