TimKearney Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Hello, thanks for accepting me onto this forum. I am rebuilding a Triumph 3HW and would really value any help and advice, please. It's completely disassembled, including the engine and gearbox! Is it possible to obtain copies of the spare parts manual/s? I'm hoping they have exploded diagrams in them, if so? Does anyone know the gearbox/engine/wheel bearing numbers please? I believe the wheel bearings are difficult to source too? This may be too much info for one post, but I also need to know where to source a quality big end and Piston. Thanks for any help you can offer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Hi and welcome. I also own a restored 3HW and there are several others on here. You might also want to look in on http://www.wdbsa.nl/ which also has a forum dedicated to all WW2 WD motorcycles. A quick google round shows up a down loadable manual and a parts list. A first try for spares would be old Les at Russell Motors on 020 72281714 https://www.scribd.com/doc/22524076/Triumph-350cc-HW-OH-Valve-Owners-Manual http://www.nationalmotorcyclemuseum.co.uk/product/triumph-1943-wartime-illustrated-spare-parts-manual-wd-3hw-engine-no-46918-51417-frame-no-tl36918-41417-ezra472/ Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimKearney Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 Thank you Ron, I've just ordered the parts manual. I appreciate your help. Is Les the main man for all spare parts then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Russell Motors (Les's Dad) bought up tons of ex wd motorcycle stock after the war. They still have loads of stuff in a warehouse. Les is now well in his 70's and also lost his brother this year. The shop is in Battersea and the best time to phone Les is mid am to mid pm Tue-Thur. It's well worth a first shot as I know he still has some 3HW stock. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimKearney Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 Thanks again Ron. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinR Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Russell Motors (Les's Dad) bought up tons of ex wd motorcycle stock after the war. They still have loads of stuff in a warehouse. Les is now well in his 70's and also lost his brother this year. The shop is in Battersea and the best time to phone Les is mid am to mid pm Tue-Thur. It's well worth a first shot as I know he still has some 3HW stock. Ron Well worth a call. Les sorted me out with a few bits and pieces for my M20. Suspect I'll be contacting him again soon for a few more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 PM me your email address if you want a pdf of the workshop manual. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimKearney Posted November 19, 2016 Author Share Posted November 19, 2016 Hello Ron, did you get my pm? I'm just checking because it's very likely that I didn't send it correctly! I can't find it in my sent box!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Yep! and replied. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanOver Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Hi Tim, I'm in the same boat as you, having a 3HW jigsaw to assemble. I've found some great info on the net with a bit of searching. A search on this site can deliver some incredible detail for the build too. Hopefully I'll be posting some pictures when I get to an interesting bit. Good luck can't wait to see how you get on. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris P Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Hi, I’m hoping to buy a 3HW, preferably already restored, so if anyone hears of one for sale I would be grateful if you could post the details. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchi Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 HI Im starting to rebuild 3hw engine. When i striped crank case drive side ,i had from crank a roller bearing, seal with metal sleeve, retaining clip and roller bearing . Does any now where i can get a seal to fit metal sleeve or could i rebuild and omit seal and metal sleeve,or is they another way to rebuild this section. Thanks for any help! Regards carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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