Triumph TR6 PI Operation Manual page 497

ELECTRICAL
Roller clutch drive
26. Do not wash the roller clutch in petrol as such action
would remove lubricant from the sealed unit. It may
be cleaned by wiping with a petrol-moistened cloth.
27. Check that the clutch locks in one direction and
rotates smoothly in the other. The unit should move
freely round and along the armature shaft splines.
28. The roller clutch is a sealed unit. If the above
conditions are not met, repair by replacement of the
roller clutch unit.
Solenoid
29. Assembly of the starter solenoid involves soldering
and sealing complications. It is therefore not
advisable to attempt to service this unit. If the
solenoid operation is suspect, repair by replacement
of the solenoid unit.
30. The plunger is matched with the solenoid body. The
spares unit of purchase is a matched solenoid and
plunger and the box also contains a return spring. All
three items should be fitted as a set.
Assemble
31. Fit the thrust washer to the shaft with the lip facing
the starter drive as shown.
32. Position the engaging lever either way round to the
drive operating plate. Lightly lubricate the fixing
bracket bearing bush with engine oil. Insert the
armature and starter drive assembly with the engaging
lever into the fiXing bracket.
33. Position the rubber moulding.
34. Position the yoke to the fixing bracket.
35. Fit the steel thrust washer and the fabric thrust
washer to the shaft as shown.
36. lightly lubricate the commutator end bracket bearing
bush with engine oil. Ensure that no brushes are
inserted in the holders. Position the commutator end
bracket.
37. Fit the through bolts.
38. Insert the brushes into the holders.
39. Fit the cover band.
40. Lightly grease the eccentric pin bearing surface. Insert
the eccentric pin. Ensure to align it through the
engaging lever. Screw it in to maintain position only.
41. Position the plunger to the engaging lever.
42. Position the return spring to the solenoid inner tube.
43. Insert the solenoid so that the 'STA' terminal is
positioned adjacent to the yoke. Fit two nuts and
washers.
44. Connect the motor lead to the solenoid 'STA'
terminal.
86.60.13 Sheet 3
Triumph TR6 Manual. Part No. 545271 Issue I