Electrical System; Ignition; The Battery; The Generator - Triumph TR3 Instruction Book

A 12 volt earth return lighting and starting set is fitted. One cable should
be disconnected from the battery terminal before removing any
electrical unit, otherwise there is risk of a serious " short ".
A list of the maker's numbers and descriptions of electrical equipment will
be found on page 50.
Failure of the red warning light will not affect the ignition system, but the
bulb should be replaced at the earliest opportunity. The high tension leads
should be examined occasionally and if they are perished or worn through,
replace with the correct ignition cable, which should be obtained only from
your dealer, and should be of the correct length.
The moulded distributor cover should be removed occasionally and wiped all
over with a soft cloth. See that the carbon brush on the inside of the moulding
works freely in its holder. Clean away any trace of dirt or dust around the
contact breaker points.
commended on page 7. The distributor has the radio suppressor built into
the distributor head. This, of course, means that on outward inspection of
the ignition and coil leads a suppressor will not be apparent.
placement or spare distributor head is required, take care to ensure
that it is of the correct type with the long carbon pick-up, which is,
in fact, the suppressor.
Keep the terminals clean and well covered with petroleum jelly. If they are
corroded, scrape them clean, assemble and cover with petroleum jelly. Wipe
away all dirt and moisture from the top of the battery, and make sure that
the connections are clean. Do not over-tighten the nyloc nuts securing the
battery as this may result in the case becoming cracked.
The generator operates in conjunction with the regulator unit which is housed
alongside the cut-out in the control box.
the generator charges the battery at the rate best suited to its condition.
automatically provides a large charging current for a discharged battery

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

IGNITION

The points should be adjusted to the setting re-

THE BATTERY

THE GENERATOR

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The regulator unit ensures that
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