TR6 Rule of thumb for frt suspension shims

[Kingcat]

I'm putting the frt suspension back on the frame. I didn't take note of how many shims there were originally. Is there a rule of thumb as to what to start with at this point? Another question for future reference. Where can I find the tool and or 90wt to use to lubricate trunnions after installation?

 

[mctriumph]

If the engine assy is set in the frame you have enough load to shim the arms to get a semi-close rough out.
Regardless, when the car is done it requires a quality 4 wheel alignment.Take lots of shims to your guy and some beer too.
Expect to pay a good price and receive a printed reading giving the final specs that were achieved.
Any reading out of spec will indicate some issue to be dealt with .
Mad dog

 

[Kingcat]

If the engine assy is set in the frame you have enough load to shim the arms to get a semi-close rough out.
Regardless, when the car is done it requires a quality 4 wheel alignment.Take lots of shims to your guy and some beer too.
Expect to pay a good price and receive a printed reading giving the final specs that were achieved.
Any reading out of spec will indicate some issue to be dealt with .
Mad dog

I'm aways from setting the eng in. ajaust trying to get a general idea as I put the frt suspension back on the frame. Thanks for the good advice and bringing plenty of beer.

 

[mctriumph]

Cheers ,Kingcat !! Even if you had saved all the shims in little bags ,tagged & numbered,it would not be accurate now
due to the new bushings and other bits. Who knows if it was set right before teardown?? I suggest the simple crutch
of a small magnetic level be put onto the brake disc(or drum) Half a bubble neg camber will get it close enough for the
first blush assembly.
Mad dog

 

[Kingcat]

Excellent tip. Noy quite there yet but geting closer everyday.Made a few mistakes along the way but I know the other side is going to be easier because of them.Dicovered something today. All the illistrations show the pan bolts going in from the bottom. I have two complete assy's from a parts car. All the bolts drop in from the top.I took the parts car apart so I know it hadn't been worked on previously.. Lot's of learning. I appreciate all the help everyone's given me.

 

[mctriumph]

The biggest decision on a 6 is what to do with the motor(underpowered lump of iron).
I suggest .040 bore, and .125 off the head. road cam ,minor port work. steel seats ect
Did a nice 71 some time ago went with tricarbs(bolt on mods are OK).I took two air cleaners ,cut apart the
housings and welded it up as a tricarb unit.Looked great and freaked out the 6 packers to see three
Stromberg's done as the factory should have.
Mad dog

 

[Kingcat]

I do plan on some engine and head work. I'm using the head froma later model as I understand it flows better. And I am going to get a GP2 cam. Not sure of all the details yet. Not quite to the eng yet.