1970 Triumph Tiger

Description

Completely stripped down for inspection and rebuild. Parts replaced: sludge tube completely cleaned out ,crankshaft bearings in both cases , lower rod bearings {still stock size} upper rod piston pin bushings , .040 over pistons fresh bore job correctly crosshatched with hastings rings, complete valve job, re-surfaced tappets, transmission original parts all in good condition new bearings for layshaft and mainshaft, inner trans cover new bearings, shifts fine, primary components were all in good shape new final drive sprocket, all seals throughout. All side covers polished and in good condition. Tri-Spark electronic ignition { strobe timed} new lucas style 6 V coils,original Webco points cover , Clay Cobb sidedraft intake manifold with 32 MM Mikuni carb, L C Fab carb top, K&N air filter. 60s C model high left exhaust pipes with no baffles, Anti-Gravity 4 cell lithium battery, 3 position key switch , new kicker and shifter levers , K&N crankcase breather filter, major engine components have been vaporblasted, a common cleaning practice used more in England than in the US including the crankcases , inner trans cover, cylinder head and rocker boxes, all of the vaporblasted parts were thoroughly washed several times before starting the engine re-build. I do not believe in glass beading aluminum engine parts as it leaves a less than desirable finish and is hard on the aluminum , with vaporblasting it leaves a very nice finish that is resistant to staining .