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The original Haynes Repair Manual - Based on a complete stripdown and rebuild of a vehicle

Norton 750/850cc Commando (1969 - 1975) Clymer

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This BSA, Norton, Triumph vintage British street bikes manual is 640 pages.

M330 BSA 500 & 650cc Unit Twins 1963-1972

CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION
Manual organization / Service hints / Safety hints / Parts replacement / Tools / Expendable supplies / Serial numbers

CHAPTER TWO / LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
Tools / Lubrication / Lubrication and maintenance intervals / Tune-up / Chain adjustment and inspection / Decarbonization / Winter storage

CHAPTER THREE / TROUBLESHOOTING
Operating requirements / Starting difficulties / Poor idling / Misfiring / Flat spots / Power loss / Overheating / Engine noises / Piston seizure / Excessive vibration / Clutch / Transmission / Handling / Brakes / ELectrical / Coil ignition system / Battery charging system / 1 ohm load resistor / Zener diode charge control / Zener diode testing / Troubleshooting guide

CHAPTER FOUR / FUEL SYSTEM
Carburetor principles / Carburetor overhaul / Amal concentric / Amal monobloc / Carburetor adjsutment / Common problems / Air filter / Fuel Tank

CHAPTER FIVE / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery / Rectifier / Zener diode charge control / Ignition coil / Horn adjustment / Headlight / Turn signal lights / Taillight and stoplight / Stoplight switch / Lights / Ignition switch / Warning lights / Alternator capacitor ignition / Wiring diagrams

CHAPTER SIX / ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, AND CLUTCH
Removal installation / Top end / Rocker cover and exhaust pipe / Exhaust rocker assembly / Cylinder head / Valve springs / Pushrods / Valves and guides / Valve grinding / Cylinder head assembly / Cylinder / Alternator / Clutch / Right crankcase cover / Left crankcase cover / Contact breaker / Timing gear and oil pump / Transmission / Crankcase

CHAPTER SEVEN / CHASSIS
Wheels / Brake hubs / Brakes / Sprocket / Wheel inspection / Wheel balancing / Tire rim locks / Tire changing / Tire maintenance / Sidecar alignment / Handlebars / Throttle cable / Choke cable / Front brake cable / Steering head bearing / Swing arm / Shock absorbers / Seat / Side panels / Air cleaner box / Fender / Battery and mounting

SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX

M330 Norton 750 & 850cc Commandos 1969-1975

CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION
Precautionary measures / Parts ordering / Service hints / Tools / Expendable supplies / Safety first

CHAPTER TWO / PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Service intervals / Tire pressure / Battery electrolyte level / Engine oil / Primary chaincase / Chain / Transmission / Swing arm / Front fork / Hydraulic disk brake / Rear chain / Control cables / Brake adjustment / Grease fittings / Air filter / Wheel bearings / Primary chain adjustment / Tune-up

CHAPTER THREE / TROUBLESHOOTING
Operating requirements / Starting difficulties / Poor idling / Misfiring / Flat spots / Power loss / Overheating / Engine noises / Piston seizure / Excessive vibration / Clutch / Transmission / Handling / Brakes / Lighting problems / Troubleshooting guide

CHAPTER FOUR / ENGINE, PRIMARY DRIVE, CLUTCH
Cylinder head / Valve adjustment / Cylinders and pistons / Break-in / Primary drive and clutch / Engine lower end

CHAPTER FIVE / TRANSMISSION
Outer cover / Inner cover / Gearset and housing

CHAPTER SIX / FUEL SYSTEM
Carburetors / Fuel tank

CHAPTER SEVEN / IGNITION AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Ignition / Contact breaker / Automatic advance unit / Timing / Coils / Capacitors / Spark plugs / Charging system / Alternator / Rectifier / Zener diode / Battery crossbar / Starter 850 Mark III / Lights and switches / Magneto service / Wiring diagrams

CHAPTER EIGHT / FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE

Front wheel / Front drum brake / Front disc brake / Front hub

CHAPTER NINE / REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE
Rear wheel / Rear wheel hub / Sprocket and brake assembly , Rear drum brake / Rear disc brake

CHAPTER TEN / FRAME, SUSPENSION, AND STEERING
Frame / Isolastic engine mounts / Front suspension / Steering / Rear suspension / Swing arm

SPECIFICATIONS
750 Commando / 850 Commando

INDEX

M330 Triumph 500-750cc Twins 1963-1979

CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION
Manual organization / Service hints / Safety hints / Parts replacement / Tools / Expendable supplies / Serial numbers

CHAPTER TWO / LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
Maintenance lubrication intervals / Tools / Oil change / Oil pressure / Oil pressure relief valve / Contact breaker assembly / Gearbox lubrication / Primary chaincase lubrication / Rear chain lubrication / Chain / Drive chain adjustment / Front wheel bearings / Rear wheel bearings / Front forks / Lubrication fittings / Control cables / Speedometer cable / Brake lever / Checking engine for wet sump / Tune-up / Decarbonizing / Storage

CHAPTER THREE / TROUBLESHOOTING
Operating requirements / Starting difficulties / Poor idling / Misfiring / Flat spots / Power loss / Overheating / Engine noises / Piston seizure / Excessive vibration / Clutch slip or drag / Transmission / Poor handling / Brake problems / Electrical problems / Ignition system / Ignition coils / Emergency starting circuit / Charging system / Rectifier / Charging circuit continuity / Zener diode / Energy transfer ignition and lighting systems Alternator output / Troubleshooting guide

CHAPTER FOUR / ENGINE
Removal installation / Rocker boxes / Carburetor / Air cleaner / Cylinder / Valves / Block and tappets / Pistons, rings, and cylinders / Oil pump / Oil system / Rocker oil feed pipe / Valve timing gears / Camshafts / Crankcases / Crankshaft / Rods and main bearings / Camshaft and bushings / Tachometer drive gear

CHAPTER FIVE / CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION
Primary chain / Primary cover / Clutch / Primary drive shock absorber / Rotor and stator / Transmission outer cover / Kickstarter / Clutch and gearshift operating mechanism / Transmission / Mainshaft and countershaft bearings / Other transmission components (500cc) / Gearbox sprocket

CHAPTER SIX / FUEL SYSTEM
Carburetor / Carburetor operation / Carburetor overhaul / air filter / Gas tank

CHAPTER SEVEN / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery / Rectifier / Zener diode / Energy transfer ignition and lighting systems / Ignition switch / Kill switch / Capacitor ignition system / Ignition coil

CHAPTER EIGHT / FRONT BRAKE, WHEEL, AND SUSPENSION
Front drum brakes / Disc brakes / Pad replacement / Brake caliper / Bleeding / Master cylinder / Wheels / Tire / Front forks / Hydraulic damper / Steering head bearings

CHAPTER NINE / REAR BRAKE, WHEEL, AND SUSPENSION
Rear drum brakes / Rear disc brakes / Wheels / Rear shocks / Swing arm

CHAPTER TEN / FRAME
Oil tank / Battery carrier

SPECIFICATIONS
Threads per inch / 750cc models (T140V and TR7V) / 650cc models / Miscellaneous information (prior to engine No. DU.66246) / Variation among models / Variations - 1972 models / 500cc (T100S) / 500cc (T100T) / 500cc (5TA) / 500cc (TR5T) / 500cc (T100R)

SUPPLEMENT / 1978 AND LATER SERVICE INFORMATION
Engine tune-up / Engine removal and installation / Carburetor / Alternator / Electronic ignition / Instruments and operating controls / Brake caliper / Front forks / Rear shocks / Swing arm

INDEX

WIRING DIAGRAMS

Models covered:
BSA 500 and 650 cc Unit Twins (1963-1972)
Norton 750 & 850 cc Commando (1969-1975)
Triumph 500, 650 & 750 cc Twins (1963-1979)

Clymer Manuals BSA 500cc Unit Twin Manual
Clymer Manuals BSA 650cc Unit Twin Manual
Clymer Manuals Norton 750cc Commando Manual
Clymer Manuals Norton 850cc Commando Manual
Clymer Manuals Triumph 500cc Twin Manual
Clymer Manuals Triumph 650cc Twin Manual
Clymer Manuals Triumph 750cc Twin Manual

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