Featured 1966 T120 Restoration

What brand pistons and rings do you recommend please Darkman

 

So far Dave i have always managed to find NOS original Triumph A&E pistons and rings, if not i have used Goetze or Hastings rings. I also have a few friends that are using the LF Harris pistons and rings successively that i might try out on an engine rebuild.

 

Many thanks for your reply darkman.
I know I will be asking more questions when I get into my rebuild.
Thanks again

 

A spare hour today so i painted the rechromed tank badges with Humbrol enamel.

 

Finished of fitting the wiring loom and popped tank back on with badges and chrome trim, just the wheels to build at the weekend and its finished.

 

Unbelievably brilliant

 

Absolutely stunning!

I wish I had a fraction of your talent.

 

Once more you did a great job darkman, but now comes the final sprint, you should definitely take enough time and work with the utmost care on the wheels.

 

I always put off the things i like least but hopefully no probs with fitting the tyres.

 

Not going to pop any exhausts on then, mate?

 

I can't fit the downpipes yet as the bike is on a stand with no wheels, as soon as the wheels are built and are on it i will fit them and post a pic

 

Just pulling your leg as you stated that after you built the wheels it'd be finished...
I love that colour scheme - just gorgeous!

 

Top job!
Are you nervous about the first start up or have you previously had it running?
Apologies if the answer is in a previous post.

 

samz the first start up is the climax of the build in my eyes. a great feeling, then the run down the road and back

 

I have used Goetze rings in all my recent triple builds and have no smoking or oil burning afterwards

 

Lol, never nervous. As it's a total rebuild i know every part is new or within tolerance. It's a very basic engine unlike modern ones and they normally just start first kick, i always prime the crank and then turn the engine over until i get pressure on my remote pressure tester.

 

Brilliant you never disappoint Darkman, truly amazing work your a master Sir.

 

Got the spokes in and mated to the newly chromed dunlop rims and Tig finished off hanging and truing the wheels for me.

 

Darkman
You are truly Brilliant and that bike has me dribbling. It is fantastic.
Regards
Joe.

 

Cheers Joe, close now just tyres and pop em in.