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[Rusty]

A while ago I picked up a very derelict Triumph engine of some sort and after looking online it must be either a 7, 8, or 9, and just wondering how to tell the difference. If I can ID what it is I may find someone I can give it to who may be able to use something off it. Although its in poor order someone may be able to use some bits off it.

[MikeG]

Hi Rusty
The Australian contact of the Pre-1940 Triumph Motor Club can be reached via.
jsh95062@bigpond.net.au
Good Luck
Mike

[mikeC]

There's no real difference between a Super Seven and a Super Eight - both were side valve 56.5mm bore x 83mm stroke (832cc), the Eight produced an extra ½bhp!
The Super Nine was a bit larger - 1018cc (60mm x 90mm) - and also had overhead inlet valves, so easily distinguished from the Seven/Eight.
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[Rusty]

Thanks Mikes C&G !
It must definitely be either 7 or 8 then because its definitely side valve, not F head, and sounds like the mechanicals will all be the same anyway. (there is only mechanicals and a clutch on it, all the accessories are missing)

I took a couple of photos on my phone when I was up at the farm and have managed to download them onto the computer but haven't posted a photo for a couple of years now since the photobucket fiasco. I aren't registered anywhere else yet so I better get my act together and register on a different site so I can put a couple of pickys up !
I think before I contact the Triumph club people I will have a look for a serial number, that's just something I plain forgot all about while I was up at the familys farm where it is now stored (200 miles away).

Thanks blokes
Graham