Releasing Pinion From Flywheel; Control Box; Fuses - Triumph TR3 Instruction Book

Should the starter pinion become jammed in mesh with the flywheel, then
it may be released by turning the crankshaft with the starting handle, or by
selecting top gear and rocking the car backwards and forwards, or by removing
the metal cap on the end of the starter motor and turning the end of the shaft
with a spanner, Fig. 37.
The control box, mounted on the bulkhead, houses the voltage regulator and
cut-out. These units are carefully and accurately set before leaving the works
and must not be tampered with.
The fuse carrier is located forward of the control box and houses two operating
and two spare fuses. The L.H. fuse (35 amp.) protects the horn, while the other
fuse (35 amp.) protects those items which can only operate when the ignition
is switched on, i.e., direction indicators, windscreen wipers, brake light,
petrol gauge and heater (if fitted). A 25 amp. line fuse housed in a container
is situated behind the centre instrument panel on U.S.A. vehicles. This fuse
protects the side, tail and panel lamps. When replacing a fuse, it is im-
portant to use the correct replacement ; the fusing value is marked on a
coloured paper slip inside the tube.
A blown fuse will be indicated by the failure of all the units protected by it
and is confirmed by examination of the fuse. If it is not possible to locate the
cause of the trouble and the new fuse blows immediately, the equipment
should be examined by a Triumph or Lucas Agent or Service Depot.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Releasing pinion from flywheel.

Fig. 37.

CONTROL BOX

FUSES

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