AboutJim Expertise My area of specialty is the Triumph Spitfire 1500 (1973-1980) although I have some technical experience with the GT6 and TR6 models also.
I can cover questions on all areas of the Spitfire, from basic mechanical questions to where to find original style seat covers and soft tops.
I am not an expert on the TR2/3/4 models. If you need specific detailed help with these models I first recommend obtaining a good repair manual such as the Robert Bentley manual for your particular model.
Experience I have been a Spitfire owner for 20 years and have done all my own repair work. On the Spitfire I've done just about everything except mount and balance tires.
In addition to street use I have been autocrossing a Spitfire with the SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) in Modified class since 1997.
Organizations Red River Triumph Club
SCCA (Sports Car Club of America)
NASS (North American Spitfire Squadron)
FOT (Friends of Triumph)
Expert: Jim Date: 6/18/2008 Subject: voltage stablizer
Question Jim:
Thanks for all your advice. Here is a new conumdrum. I have a 1965 Spitfire Mk2. The gas and temperature gauges have been acting erratically. A friend suggested it could be the voltage stablizer. My Spitfire shop manual says the stablizer if attached to the back of the speedometer. So I bought a new stabilzer, opened the dash, looked behind the speedometer and guess what - no stabilizer. Could it be somehere else or does the '65 not have one? It was no where else behind the dashboard either.
Thanks
Jeff
Answer Jeff,
All the documentation on the Spitfires indicates that there was a voltage stabilizer for all year Spitfires.
Looking at the back of the speedometer on your Mk 2, on the right side you should see at least a screw and a tab of metal in the speedometer body. That's were the voltage stabilizer should be mounted.
It was fed from a green wire from the fuse and light green/green wire to the temp and gas gauges.
