Paul Amey Posted March 28, 2022 Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 Now I know this sounds daft. But number one cylinder on my Jaguar is at the bulkhead (back of the engine). So, is number one cylinder on my Triumph Vitesse mk1 2 litre at the water pump end of the engine or the baulkhead end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted March 28, 2022 Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 It is as you say, at the water pump end. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted March 28, 2022 Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 Jaguars are odd in that number one is at the back. As Dave said Triumph and most other cars number one is at the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Amey Posted March 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 1 hour ago, daverclasper said: It is as you say, at the water pump end. 1 hour ago, daverclasper said: It is as you say, at the water pump end. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Amey Posted March 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Iain T said: Jaguars are odd in that number one is at the back. As Dave said Triumph and most other cars number one is at the front. Thank you. I think SAAB do it from the baulkhead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonMember Posted March 28, 2022 Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Paul Amey said: I think SAAB do it from the baulkhead. The Saab 99 used a Triumph Dolomite engine with cylinder 1 at the pulley end as normal. However, it was installed backwards with the gearbox in front, so yes, cylinder 1 did end up at the bulkhead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted March 28, 2022 Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 On French classic cars they count the cylinders from the bulkhead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted March 28, 2022 Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, Chris A said: On French classic cars they count the cylinders from the bulkhead Yes, but they also drive on the wrong side too🤣 Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted March 28, 2022 Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 14 minutes ago, PeteH said: Yes, but they also drive on the wrong side too🤣 Pete No, on the 'right' side 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted March 29, 2022 Report Share Posted March 29, 2022 or back to me and Commer TS3 or any opposed piston engine on TS3 with 3 cylinders and 6 pistons 1 and 2 were the same timing marks to set the pump were on the flywheel Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Amey Posted March 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2022 On 28/03/2022 at 20:22, NonMember said: The Saab 99 used a Triumph Dolomite engine with cylinder 1 at the pulley end as normal. However, it was installed backwards with the gearbox in front, so yes, cylinder 1 did end up at the bulkhead. Got it, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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