1983 Triumph T140W 750 TSS; 8 valves & electric start!
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Re: 1983 Triumph T140W 750 TSS; 8 valves & electric start! - GrandPaul
If you do a Google on this model TriumphTalk comes up with the top 3 results.
I have just found the 1983 Triumph TSS 8-valve shop manual SUPPLEMENT COPY US $9.99 if anyone is interested 1983 Triumph TSS 8-valve shop manual SUPPLEMENT COPY
If you do a Google on this model TriumphTalk comes up with the top 3 results.
I have just found the 1983 Triumph TSS 8-valve shop manual SUPPLEMENT COPY US $9.99 if anyone is interested 1983 Triumph TSS 8-valve shop manual SUPPLEMENT COPY
Re: 1983 Triumph T140W 750 TSS; 8 valves & electric start! - GrandPaul
Hi Dave,
Thanks for the Google check. Is it advantageous to have a separate title in the forum to attract more the interest and hopefully drag a few more out of the woodwork. Being a unique Bonneville with its 8 valve engine a separate heading in the forum may more readily, attract current and prospective owners. Considering your experience with the website, would this be the case?
Cheers
SD
Hi Dave,
Thanks for the Google check. Is it advantageous to have a separate title in the forum to attract more the interest and hopefully drag a few more out of the woodwork. Being a unique Bonneville with its 8 valve engine a separate heading in the forum may more readily, attract current and prospective owners. Considering your experience with the website, would this be the case?
Cheers
SD
Re: 1983 Triumph T140W 750 TSS; 8 valves & electric start! - GrandPaul
I am not keep to change the title of this thread as it seems to be ranking high up in Google already as you can see if you just do a search on the model as in "T140W 750 TSS" I have also come across this one why checking it all out
1982 TRIUMPH TSS 750cc
$7,500
I am not keep to change the title of this thread as it seems to be ranking high up in Google already as you can see if you just do a search on the model as in "T140W 750 TSS" I have also come across this one why checking it all out
1982 TRIUMPH TSS 750cc
$7,500
Re: 1983 Triumph T140W 750 TSS; 8 valves & electric start! - GrandPaul
Nearly twins. Possibly built in the same week.
Nearly twins. Possibly built in the same week.
Re: 1983 Triumph T140W 750 TSS; 8 valves & electric start! - GrandPaul
Just found this one now as well 1982 Triumph T140 TSS 8-valve US $6,500.00
Just found this one now as well 1982 Triumph T140 TSS 8-valve US $6,500.00
Re: 1983 Triumph T140W 750 TSS; 8 valves & electric start! - GrandPaul
Dave,
Thanks for considering this. The high ranking in Google does offer great access.
These things must be breeding in Queensland.
Sea Dog
Dave,
Thanks for considering this. The high ranking in Google does offer great access.
These things must be breeding in Queensland.
Sea Dog
mikechev
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Re: 1983 Triumph T140W 750 TSS; 8 valves & electric start! - GrandPaul
Another one in Queensland! although a UK spec one ( well most of it)...
Another one in Queensland! although a UK spec one ( well most of it)...
mikechev
Member
Re: 1983 Triumph T140W 750 TSS; 8 valves & electric start! - GrandPaul
Already got one, thanks anyway (now understand why the reply with quote option is there)
Already got one, thanks anyway (now understand why the reply with quote option is there)
Re: 1983 Triumph T140W 750 TSS; 8 valves & electric start! - GrandPaul
Breeding in the US as well. Great purchase price!
SD
Breeding in the US as well. Great purchase price!
SD
mikechev
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Re: 1983 Triumph T140W 750 TSS; 8 valves & electric start! - GrandPaul
Nothing to do with the TSS in particular, but did you replace the main bearings, if yes, where did your get them and what is your opinion on the C2 C3 clearance debate?
Hello Mike,
Well done finding a TSS. Mine is only rare by half now.Great to have another one in the country. Queenslanders must be very discerning. All the usual questions, where did you find it, condition, mileage, history, cost, etc, etc and photos when you get it home please.
I resprayed the head, rocker covers and barrels, then spent a lot of time with ever finer grades of wet and dry to get the result. I'm over the therapy now!
Something that may be of interest to you just to kick off, is that an extract from the works records can be obtained from the Vintage Motorcycle Club in Staffordshire UK. [email protected] I found them very helpful. All I needed to supply was the make, model and eng/chassis number and for about 12 pounds I had the certificate.
If I can assist with sourcing parts or handy hints, it would be a pleasure.
Bundeburg is about halfway for a ride some day.
Enjoy your TSS
Sea Dog
Nothing to do with the TSS in particular, but did you replace the main bearings, if yes, where did your get them and what is your opinion on the C2 C3 clearance debate?
Re: 1983 Triumph T140W 750 TSS; 8 valves & electric start! - GrandPaul
Mike.
I replaced the main bearings which I sourced from British Spares in New Zealand. [email protected]
Also found TMS in England very good for parts. [email protected]
Sorry, not up to speed on the C2 C3 debate. Please enlighten me.
Cheers
SD
Mike.
I replaced the main bearings which I sourced from British Spares in New Zealand. [email protected]
Also found TMS in England very good for parts. [email protected]
Sorry, not up to speed on the C2 C3 debate. Please enlighten me.
Cheers
SD
mikechev
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Re: 1983 Triumph T140W 750 TSS; 8 valves & electric start! - GrandPaul
I'm referring to the drive side bearing here.
On the box the bearing came in the part number will readMRJA1.1/8 JC2 or C3 or possibly CN.
The C3 etc refers to the "fitted clearance" I.Ein the case when cooled, if the bearing (inner race) is a little tight or showsresistance in turning then the housing (case) it maybe slightly oval and a C3bearing would be needed (these have more fitted clearance) C2 no clearance andCN standard clearance.
This was explained far better in the Britbike forum (Ithink) where I read it.
Apparently the last of the T140's would have used a C2(by the way Triumph never changed the part number) as their machiningtolerances where much better.
I only came across this when looking for a supplier(usually get most of my stuff from British spares in NZ but they had none left)some articles by engine builders refer to clearance issues and others I spokento have never come across the problem.
My problem is the case on the ES I'm re-building has beenrepaired and machined around the bearing housing and when I refitted theoriginal bearing it was a little tight, but the bearing has no marks toindicate if it's a C3 or whatever.
Did the D/S one you bought have a part# MRAJ1.1/8J C2 ?
Clear as mud?
I'm referring to the drive side bearing here.
On the box the bearing came in the part number will readMRJA1.1/8 JC2 or C3 or possibly CN.
The C3 etc refers to the "fitted clearance" I.Ein the case when cooled, if the bearing (inner race) is a little tight or showsresistance in turning then the housing (case) it maybe slightly oval and a C3bearing would be needed (these have more fitted clearance) C2 no clearance andCN standard clearance.
This was explained far better in the Britbike forum (Ithink) where I read it.
Apparently the last of the T140's would have used a C2(by the way Triumph never changed the part number) as their machiningtolerances where much better.
I only came across this when looking for a supplier(usually get most of my stuff from British spares in NZ but they had none left)some articles by engine builders refer to clearance issues and others I spokento have never come across the problem.
My problem is the case on the ES I'm re-building has beenrepaired and machined around the bearing housing and when I refitted theoriginal bearing it was a little tight, but the bearing has no marks toindicate if it's a C3 or whatever.
Did the D/S one you bought have a part# MRAJ1.1/8J C2 ?
Clear as mud?
Re: 1983 Triumph T140W 750 TSS; 8 valves & electric start! - GrandPaul
Hi Mike,
Thanks for the information. Here I was living in ignorant bliss. Well the bearing box has long gone so that doesn't help. I tested the crank in the cases before assembling the the rods onto it and all was very smooth. So whatever size I have is a good fit. Lucky.
Cheers
SD
Hi Mike,
Thanks for the information. Here I was living in ignorant bliss. Well the bearing box has long gone so that doesn't help. I tested the crank in the cases before assembling the the rods onto it and all was very smooth. So whatever size I have is a good fit. Lucky.
Cheers
SD
mikechev
Member
Re: 1983 Triumph T140W 750 TSS; 8 valves & electric start! - GrandPaul
Saw this on Ebay,thought you might be interested?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260776815320
Saw this on Ebay,thought you might be interested?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260776815320
Re: 1983 Triumph T140W 750 TSS; 8 valves & electric start! - GrandPaul
Mike,
You are a gem. Thank you for passing this info on. Have placed a bid so see where it goes.
Cheers
Sea Dog
Mike,
You are a gem. Thank you for passing this info on. Have placed a bid so see where it goes.
Cheers
Sea Dog
Re: 1983 Triumph T140W 750 TSS; 8 valves & electric start! - GrandPaul
Good luck lets hope you get it
Good luck lets hope you get it
Re: 1983 Triumph T140W 750 TSS; 8 valves & electric start! - GrandPaul
Great lookin Bike!
Good Luck!
Great lookin Bike!
Good Luck!
Re: 1983 Triumph T140W 750 TSS; 8 valves & electric start! - GrandPaul
That one you stated was in Orlando is in Laredo, Texas.
That one you stated was in Orlando is in Laredo, Texas.
