Triumph TR6 PI Operation Manual page 61

ENGINE
Refitting
15. With the flat end leading and the spigot end trailing
pass the camshaft through the radiator grille and
insert it into the cylinder block taking care not to
damage the camshaft bearing surfaces in the block.
16. Secure the camshaft in position with the keeper plate
and tighten the retaining bolts.
17. Lower the engine and reconnect the L.H. engine
mounting.
18. Check the camshaft end float by pulling the camshaft
out against the keeper plate and measuring the gap
between the camshaft and the keeper plate with a
feeler gauge - See Data. Renew the keeper plate if
the gap is outside the limits.
19. Check the camshaft and crankshaft sprocket
alignment - instructions 8 and 912.65.12.
20. Check that numbers one and six pistons are at T.D.C.
number one firing.
21. Fit the camfollowers.
22. Fit the cylinder head, push rods and rocker shaft
assembly.
23. Time the valves and refit the timing chain and
sprockets - instructions 79 to 87, 12.41.05.
24. Reverse instructions 4 to 6 or 7 to 11.
25. Reverse instructions 1 to4, 12.65.12.
26. Refit the radiator grille.
DATA
End float
Journal diameter
12.13.01 Sheet 2
NT2678
NT2191
0-004 - 0·008 in (0·102 - 0·20 mm)
1·8402 - 1·8407 in (46·7411 - 46·7538 mm)
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