OzVMX Forum
Marque Remarks => British (BSA, Greeves, Triumph etc) => Topic started by: jimson on May 04, 2016, 02:53:46 pm
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G'day viewers & yes I know your thinking it's not VMX but I'm sure there's a few engines in dirt bikes over the years. Anyways I have this engine a triumph T140 1976/77 model & I'm trying to locate the gearbox drain plug. It's not ware the repair manual says it is. Right hand side kick starter side it does not have a drain plug for the gearbox. So any information would be appreciated. Jimson
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Take another look. It is directly facing the ground at the bottom of gear box case floor. Near it you will also see a taller hex, thats detent plunger for the cam plate, don't unscrew that one. You will need to get on your hands and knees and possibly use a torch if the motor is in the frame as its buried up underneath and bit hard to see.
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This is the picture in my repair manual but my casing does not have the bottom sump plug like the picture has ? Jimson
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That drawing is very mis-leading. Plug D/C are no where near there. That plug is directly under the motor in the middle sort of. When you drain it it comes out near the center stand. I normally put a container between the center stand feet. You need to poke your head right up under the bike to see it. You will need a socket on long extension too.
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Thanks for your help LWC, I will have a look when I return home & see. I've been laying down with a torch & couldn't see the bloody thing. Jimson
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Thanks LWC I found it & your right the picture is very deceiving, thanks for your help. I'm just that much closer to the blue slip. Jimson