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| no spark | 11/29/2008 | Scott Cypher |
Q: I bought a 1979 Spitfire 1500 that I was told ran when it was parked several years ago. I've been ...
A: When the ignition is on, you should have full voltage at the coil, +12. You should be able to twist ...
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| TR7 Voltage Regulator Wiring | 11/20/2008 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: I have an ACR 25 alternator on my TR7 that was overcharging (14.8v). I got a replacement voltage ...
A: I have the Lucas diagrams of all the different wiring of the regulators and yes, Lucas did send out ...
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| interchangeability | 11/20/2008 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: I own a 76 triumph spitfire, the PDWA Valve is squirting a little brake fluid out the end where it ...
A: Robert, I don't remember but you can check with each, Engel Imports, The Roadster Factory, Moss ...
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| backfire | 11/19/2008 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: my 1965 spit will back fire through the carbs. it is running very rich. burns excessive fuel. just ...
A: The plugs, the back fire into the carbs and the pin lift all indicate a lean mixture. If both carbs ...
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| interchangeability | 11/19/2008 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: I own a 76 triumph spitfire, the PDWA Valve is squirting a little brake fluid out the end where it ...
A: The valve is not a proportioning valve, it is only a differential light operating valve. It turns a ...
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| Rear seal leaking | 11/18/2008 | Scott Cypher |
Q: I have a leak under my 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500. Assuming it was a leaking rear seal, I topped off ...
A: As the shift linkage connects to the tailshaft housing, alot of the linkage has to be disassembled ...
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| Sagging leaf spring | 11/17/2008 | Scott Cypher |
Q: I have a 1980 Spitfire 1500, and I have the common problem of having the driver's side rear sagging ...
A: Air adjustable shocks would certainly be an easier install; you could also get a spring shop to ...
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| Rear seal leaking | 11/17/2008 | Scott Cypher |
Q: I have a leak under my 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500. Assuming it was a leaking rear seal, I topped off ...
A: The transmission is 3 parts; the steel bell housing, a steel housing for the main gears, and an ...
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| Defective Generator | 11/16/2008 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: I just installed a rebuilt generator in my '64 TR4, it is now charging the battery but I have ...
A: I would first check the ground strap between the engine and the frame and the battery ground strap ...
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| Rear seal leaking | 11/16/2008 | Scott Cypher |
Q: I have a leak under my 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500. Assuming it was a leaking rear seal, I topped off ...
A: You could try as you suggest, but I think prying out the rear transmission oil seal would be ...
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| exhaust leak? o-rings? To sell or not to sell? | 11/16/2008 | Scott Cypher |
Q: Just recently bought a '80 Spit. I was told that it had not been started for eight years. I know ...
A: Black to Grey smoke means too rich; fuel may have seeped into the cylinders & exhaust, and that is ...
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| Spitfire 1500 '76 electrics | 11/11/2008 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: A few weeks ago I had smoke from the LH (UK passenger) side glove box; the bulky grey connector was ...
A: A .5 v voltage drop across a switch is not enough to condemn the switch as you may test it several ...
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| Spitfire 1500 '76 electrics | 11/10/2008 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: A few weeks ago I had smoke from the LH (UK passenger) side glove box; the bulky grey connector was ...
A: I learned that when working on an electrical problem the symptoms can lead you to an area, but ...
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| TR 6 cylinder head modification | 11/9/2008 | Scott Cypher |
Q: Scott, I am rebuilding the engine on my 1976 TR6. The engine is stock and has had no prior mods. ...
A: Unless you know for sure that your car is 100% original, and it has the correct casting # for your ...
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| TR 6 cylinder head modification | 11/8/2008 | Scott Cypher |
Q: Scott, I am rebuilding the engine on my 1976 TR6. The engine is stock and has had no prior mods. ...
A: To do it right you need to measure the head's combustion chamber cc, and then do the math to ...
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| TR-6 | 11/7/2008 | Scott Cypher |
Q: After car warms up I can't downshift to 1st or 2nd gears, the gears jam. Shifting up is no problem.
A: Likely your synchros are worn out; you can try double clutching (depress clutch, remove from gear, ...
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| Front Camber and toe | 11/5/2008 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: My recently purchased 1972 MKIV Spitfire is suffering very poor tyre wear on one of the front tyres. ...
A: It will be hard to pinpoint a tire wear problem when two different types of tires are on the front. ...
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| Spitfire 1978 Electrical Problems | 11/3/2008 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: I have been experiencing a strange problem for the past couple of years and I need to get it sorted ...
A: This should be an easy one to diagnose. You need it in the failed mode and just put a 12v test light ...
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| 1967 Spitfire mk2...no spark | 11/2/2008 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: I'm trying to get help on something that's vexed me about my 1967 spitfire mk2. There's absolutely ...
A: If you have the coil wired correctly and have power to the coil and the new electronic ignition ...
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| 1976 Triumph Spitfire Sag | 11/1/2008 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: I think that my Spitfire is sagging a bit. I know the culprit is the transverse leaf spring, but I ...
A: You don't have to measure any place, just put a straight edge vortically against the rear tire when ...
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| 1976 Spitfire Locks | 11/1/2008 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: I had the misfortune of misplacing my keys to the Spitfire. There was a bare metal key with a lobe ...
A: Some lock smiths can do it but you will probably have to take all of the locks out of the car to ...
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| Triumph 2000 ignition problem | 11/1/2008 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: i have a 1968 triumph 2000. Lately the ignition light (which i have just been informed is the low ...
A: I have no info on a Triumph 2000 but I would guess that it is the same as the other Triumphs of that ...
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| spitfire propshaft | 10/30/2008 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: I am rebuilding a 1977 MKIV 1500 spit. It has got a 3 rail gearbox and D type overdrive unit, but ...
A: Sorry, I could not find any reference to the length of the drive shaft although I have replaced a ...
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| backfire | 10/29/2008 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: my 1965 spit will back fire through the carbs. it is running very rich. burns excessive fuel. just ...
A: Dan, Burning a lot of fuel does not mean it is rich and neither does the smell of fuel in the ...
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| 1980 triumph spitfire | 10/28/2008 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: Ignition problems! power to but not from coil / power at electronic ignition plug >Thought my mains ...
A: Michael, You can use a 6v coil with a pointed ignition system if you use a resistor with it or a ...
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| 1980 triumph spitfire | 10/28/2008 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: Ignition problems! power to but not from coil / power at electronic ignition plug >Thought my mains ...
A: I don't know what kind of ignition system you have and all I have is the wiring of the original ...
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| fitting a windshield | 10/27/2008 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: I am trying to get a new windshield to fit in my 1980 Spit. It seems like the thing is too big to ...
A: Installing a glass in a windshield is very difficult on some cars and you can even break a glass ...
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| j overdrive | 10/25/2008 | Scott Cypher |
Q: i bought a j overdrive to be installed on my TR6 4 speed transmission. i was informed that i would ...
A: I don't think so. From what I can tell, the drive shaft is the same length for either transmission. ...
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| TR6 REAR HUB REBUILD | 10/22/2008 | Scott Cypher |
Q: I've read that special tools are required to rebuild the hubs on a TR6. What spectial tools are ...
A: Yes, there are special hub pullers that are necessary to use, so that you don't warp or bend the ...
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| tr-6 overdrive | 10/22/2008 | Scott Cypher |
Q: Scott, There is a TR-6 on Ebay that has some transmission issues. I'm interested in this car and ...
A: Solenoid may be the issue, may not. You wouldn't know for sure until you replaced it, and saw ...
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| 73' Spitfire Distributor 'tach area' | 10/20/2008 | Scott Cypher |
Q: Just bought a 73 Spitfire yesterday. Its' in really nice shape. I was having a problem with the tach ...
A: There are two primary styles of tach for the spitfire, a big steel bell version, and a smaller ...
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| 1975 Triumph TR6 Comression. | 10/19/2008 | Scott Cypher |
Q: I recently purchased a used 75'Triumph TR6 with 84000 miles showing. I've done a compression test ...
A: The compression figures are about what I've seen in my TR6. Compression is more a go/no-go test ...
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| starting problems on GT6 | 10/19/2008 | Scott Cypher |
Q: I recently rebuilt my 2 litre triumph engine to a high standard ,but it wont start unless I use ...
A: Rings require time running under a load to seat; so don't worry about the compression figures until ...
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| 76 TR6 runs but won't start | 10/17/2008 | Scott Cypher |
Q: I recently purchased a 76 TR6. It ran great for a couple days then started having problems starting ...
A: Clarify "checked the starter (working) When you turn the key, do you hear the "click" of the ...
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| pistons and crankshaft spitfire 1500 | 10/17/2008 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: I´m a Portuguese owner spitfire 1500 and I want modified and I want forged pistons and a tutffrited ...
A: There are several parts companies that sell competition parts for Spitfires as well as stock parts. ...
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| Spitfire Overdrive tranny - how to check it out | 10/16/2008 | Scott Cypher |
Q: I have a complete (minus gear lever) used Spitfire 1500 overdrive transmission that I am going to ...
A: I've not done it myself, but there are many who have. Below are some of the links to working on ...
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| TR6 can't find neutral | 10/15/2008 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: I have a 1971 TR6 with A type OD. I cannot seem to find neutral. With the rear of the car on jack ...
A: Steve, when you shift from 1st to 2nd you have to go through neutral to get there and you can't ever ...
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| Spitfire rear suspension | 10/11/2008 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: I recently purchased an 80 Spitfire and being new to Spits am learning as I go. When I got to the ...
A: When the transverse spring gets weak and the rear sags, it causes a negative camber due to the swing ...
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| Triumph Tr6 | 10/11/2008 | Scott Cypher |
Q: Recently acquired a 1974 triumph tr6 what is the recommended motor oil for the engine and clutch ...
A: There is no one recommended oil these days; just opinions; I run Rotella when I've rebuilt and ...
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| Stromberg 150's | 10/10/2008 | Scott Cypher |
Q: I have a pair of these carbs, the problem is they do not run in-synch. The back throttle shaft has ...
A: 1) you can check any of the regular parts places to see if they carry it or replacements (The ...
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