Triumph Dolomite sprint curved timing chain guide

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Triumph Dolomite sprint curved timing chain guide

#1 Post by geoffjimbo »

Hi Members
It would appear that there are no new Dolomite Sprint curved timing chain guides available in either Australia or UK and I was wondering if the timing chain that I have is still serviceable [see attached photo].
It appears to be in good condition with no cracking except for the wear grooves that are approximately 1mm deep
Alternatively does anybody know what the material is that is bonded to the curved metal and would it be possible to bond a new piece of material to the existing metal in the same way they bond drum brake pads to metal shoes
Any help or advice would be appreciated

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Re: Triumph Dolomite sprint curved timing chain guide

#2 Post by ccherrin »

Hi Geoff,

You could try Robsport, I've previously found them to be very helpful and they have the part listed, although it is POA:

www.robsport.co.uk/index.php/online-sho ... ide-curved

If that link doesn't work their phone number is: 01763 262263

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Are they the same as a stag guide

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#4 Post by xvivalve »

No the Stag guide is the same as the 1850 I believe, both cars having simplex chains?

I've enquired in the trade, all roads lead to Rimmers, though they are made by County.

It may be time to start collecting used ones ready to get them refaced...
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xvivalve wrote: Tue Jul 11, 2017 8:42 pm No the Stag guide is the same as the 1850 I believe, both cars having simplex chains?

I've enquired in the trade, all roads lead to Rimmers, though they are made by County.

It may be time to start collecting used ones ready to get them refaced...
Alun

I know you said the guide is different from the stag,but is the lining/reface covering the same,or would the sprint be wider ?

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Sprint is wider, unless the Stag uses a duplex chain?
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Stag and Sprint are completely different
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xvivalve wrote: Wed Jul 12, 2017 10:27 am Stag and Sprint are completely different
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thanks,thought you may be able to use the rubber section

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#9 Post by Jon Tilson »

Ouch this is not good news.....I was not aware of a curved guide supply issue.

I would say some slight wear grooves in the curved guide is okay - 1mm doesnt sound too bad. How many miles had it done? I reckon on doing the lot at about 80k miles, but some do more...

I am sure the curved guide supply issue will be resolved by the club in due course. TR7 stag and 1850 all use the simplex chain so as has
been said already the Sprint guides are unique to the Sprint.

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