| Subject | Date Asked |
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| transmission mounts | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I'm working on a 1978 1500 spitfire.The transmission and engine were out of the car when i got ...
A: To be honest, I've never figured it out. some have that cable, some don't. most cars I've seen ...
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| Carburetors leaking | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 73 TR-6 which I haven't started in a few months. I installed a new battery and fired up the ...
A: Yes, its common for the floats to stick. The gas may be coming up through the bore of the carb and ...
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| lean carbs | 7/14/2009 |
Q: on my recently acquired 72 tr6...both carbs have just been rebuilt (a second time) by a pro...I ...
A: The only thing I can think of is to check all the ports on the carbs and make sure they are capped; ...
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| running hot | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 1975 spitfire and when I drive around the city the temp is around 190 to 200 degree's but ...
A: It could be restricted air flow into the engine compartment. (check the front valance and cowls ...
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| Overheating Mk IV Spit | 7/13/2009 |
Q: The timeing was recently advanced on my 72 Spit. I understand this could case the engine to ...
A: Yes. advanced timing can cause an engine to run hotter as timing too far advance start to "fight" ...
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| late 1973 GT6 III cam timing | 7/12/2009 |
Q: When setting up the top end to receive new cam timing sprocket and chain, should #1 cyl be at TDC ...
A: It took me some time to figure this out, too; What a degree wheel allows you to do is make an ...
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| 74 TR6 died and will not re-start | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I was about a half mile from home and the engine suddenly died. I have ruled out fuel starvation and ...
A: Fuel, compression, spark, timing. It always boils down to one of those 4. Sudden failure like you ...
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| battery requires | 7/6/2009 |
Q: Just purchased a 78 Spitfire for restoration and it is in need of a lot of help. I wanted to crank ...
A: There is no CC requirement. Any decent battery should be fine. if the engine can spin on its own, ...
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| Spit 1500 Vin # plate | 7/6/2009 |
Q: Hey there! I read a recent question and answer by "Jim" relating to 1500 vin location. I have a ...
A: I don't believe so; I've seen others mount their comm # plates at this location, but all the spits ...
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| TR6 1969 Carbs lean | 7/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 1969 TR6 with dual Stromberg 175 CD-2 carbs. It looks like they are running lean, however ...
A: I'm not that familiar with the earlier TRs and carbs; take a look on the bottom side of the carb; is ...
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| overdrive/air/ cruise for spitfire | 7/2/2009 |
Q: Can an overdrive be added to triumph spitfire i.e. 1977? Can air conditioning be added to triumph ...
A: OD came as an option from the factory; so if you can locate a an OD trans, its a very simple ...
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| Adjusting TR-6 Door Lock | 6/27/2009 |
Q: The door lock on my 1976 TR-6 has loosened over the years such that, when I drive, the door rattles. ...
A: I suspect the problem is actually the linkage inside the door or similar. Unfortunately, the ...
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| gt6 oil pressure | 6/27/2009 |
Q: GT6 Mk3 No oil pressure showing on gauge or oil light switch port.90 psi at tickover at oil filter ...
A: If the oil pressure reading is intermittent, (sometimes zero, sometimes 90) then the gauge is likely ...
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| VitesseII violently rough under load | 6/25/2009 |
Q: 1971 Vitesse 2lt Mk2 with 6 y/old lumenition K & N's 6AC needleson CD150 Strombergs. Have had ...
A: Yes, the ignition could fail like this; I recently had a neighbors old deere tractor with points ...
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| '71 TR6 Fuse Issue | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I replaced a fuse that controls the wipers and gas guage. When I start the car, both these items are ...
A: I take it that when you replace the fuse, turn on the ignition, but do not start or driver the car, ...
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| '79 Spitfire 1500, Ca. Spec. Emission Removal | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a completely intact '79 Spitfire 1500 with california emission specs. The area ...
A: There isnt' a step by step guide that I am aware of. The simplest approach is that anything not ...
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| AC????? | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I just got a 1978 Spitfire. The wires are a mess. I am working through tracking most wires. I am ...
A: It is certainly not a stock component. It may be an home grown AC setup, but without seeing more ...
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| triumph spitfire 1500 | 6/15/2009 |
Q: triumph spitfire 1500 1980 when gear box gets hot car shudders in reverse like its fighting for grip ...
A: Could be related, could be separate issues Shudder could be a worn clutch disc, if not a recent ...
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| TR6 CARB | 6/15/2009 |
Q: SCOTT...I JUST BOUGHT A 72 TR6 THAT WON'T RUN RIGHT UNLESS CHOKE IS HALFWAY OUT...TOOK IT TO A LOCAL ...
A: You may have to replace the air valve with the needle on the rear car to get the right setup. You ...
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| 74 tr6 | 6/15/2009 |
Q: You recently had a question about "1975 TR6 stalls when hot" My 74 tr6 is doing the same thing. ...
A: Would be along the same lines. Depending on how much emissions are still on the car, you may need ...
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| fuel line | 6/13/2009 |
Q: picked up a 77 spitfire, the fuel line was off, but in the trunk. i see there is an inline ...
A: The tank inside the trunk wall is an expansion tank for vapors and is part of the venting system, ...
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| Spit 1500 Mallory Distribution | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I saw your question posted and am trying to do a similar thing on a 1980 Spitfire. I first replaced ...
A: test that when your points open and close and that you break the a path to ground. Test that when ...
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| Spitfire Differential | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I hope all of this makes sense. I have a Lotus Locost that is built on a 1971 left hand drive ...
A: All spitfire differentials have the same mountings to the frame. The early spits and GT6 ...
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| tr7 electrical | 6/10/2009 |
Q: 1. I got my tr7 out of storage of about 20 years, cleaned all the connections at the ...
A: 1) it sounds like you reversed the lines when you cleaned the connectors; get a wiring diagram for ...
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| 76 Spitfire 1500 | 6/10/2009 |
Q: i live up in the frozen North in Winnipeg,put my Spit in a tent style garage for the winter with new ...
A: As to why the oil got contaminated? More than likely due to freeze/thaw/condensation; the actual ...
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| 72TR6 Blowing 30 amp fuse | 6/6/2009 |
Q: I own a 1972 TR6. I got tired of all the electrical issues so several ago I had a new wire harness ...
A: Look for one of your "going nowhere" wires that the connector is exposed and grounding out. Look ...
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| 1976 Spitfire 1500 Clutch Pressure | 6/3/2009 |
Q: There seems to be no pressure in the clutch maser cylinder. Rebuilt with new seals. Still no ...
A: How corroded was the bore of the master cylinder? If the bore is worn too much, fluid will go past ...
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| 74 Triumph Spitfire Carb | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I installed a rebuild Stromberg 150 carb. Car starts, idles and accelerates fine...going downhill. ...
A: Your choke test would confirm that there is likely a mixture problem, or the float isn't set to keep ...
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| rear axle comes out | 6/2/2009 |
Q: The rear axle shaft has come out of the U-joint assembly for the second time now, shearing the ...
A: I would suggest getting rid of the old axle assembly and replacing with a new or used. More than ...
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| spitfire 1500 engine | 5/31/2009 |
Q: i started up the engine after the winter,it was fine at first then it started misfiring i thought it ...
A: I would suggest first doing a compression test and/or a leak down test to answer whether the rings ...
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| TR-7 shifting problems | 5/25/2009 |
Q: I own a 1978 TR7 that I inherited last year and has been sitting since 1991. Finally I got it ...
A: You want to first verify that the slave cylinder is actually moving the clutch arm to see if the ...
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| crankcase breather with weber dgv | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I have recently fitted a weber dgev. I have oil dripping past the dipstick. I have a vent line from ...
A: If you have the valve cover piped directly to the intake manifold, then you shouldn't need to "vent" ...
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| 69 TR6 calipers off center | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I have had my 69 TR6 for a couple of years now. I am just now replacing the front brakes for the ...
A: Without seeing it, nothing quick come to mind. I would say disassemble the front hub, check that ...
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| Clunking noise in rear of TR-6 when turning hard | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 1973 TR-6 that has been completely frame-off restored, and for a while now have been ...
A: Another is to check to see if your spring is broken or cracked. There isn't any other parts back ...
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| Rear-end noise | 5/19/2009 |
Q: I hear a strong click-click-click from behind me when I'm driving. Has gotten louder in the past ...
A: -Bad U-joint -Rear stud pushed in & tapping brake spring -Rear axle bearing(s) Jack the car up, ...
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| Clunking noise in rear of TR-6 when turning hard | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 1973 TR-6 that has been completely frame-off restored, and for a while now have been ...
A: TR6 differential mounts are notorious for breaking; mine did that. Another option is bad ujoints. ...
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| replacement horn relay | 5/17/2009 |
Q: Scott. I have a 1974 Spitfire. My horn relay seems to be dead. Bought a new relay from major parts ...
A: first figure out if your horn wire needs +12 or GND to make the horn work. I usually pop the ...
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| 69 TR6 calipers off center | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I have had my 69 TR6 for a couple of years now. I am just now replacing the front brakes for the ...
A: THe only thing that comes to mind is that you have to push the pistons back into the caliper when ...
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| Triumph spitfire clutch and slave cylinder bleeding | 5/16/2009 |
Q: I have a '79 spitfire and I was having trouble with the clutch bleeding down. I replaced the master ...
A: When you look at the slave and the clutch throwout arm, how much does it move? It could be numerous ...
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| Buzzer | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I have a spitfire 1500/79 (California mod.). When I bought it I could not find a buzzer unit, only a ...
A: Sorry, I couldn't locate a listing in the victoria british catalog. But that doesn't mean it isn't ...
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| replaceing cam bearings | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I'm currently re building a TR-3 engine and would like to know how to replace the cam shaft ...
A: WHile I'm not familiar with the TR3, when I install cam bearings, I sit the bearing in the desired ...
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| spitfire 1500 | 5/3/2009 |
Q: i have a 1973 spitfire triumph. I have had new pistons, and cylinders bored and i have the cylynder ...
A: Have hope. Most engine swaps are done very expensively, as nothing really fits easily or without ...
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| TR6 oil smells like petrol | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I've got the dreaded petrol smell in the oil of my TR6. I gather it's either in the fuel pump, or ...
A: -Check the plugs to make sure one isn't wet, indicating it is not firing and the cylinder is full of ...
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| 1975 TR6 stalls when hot | 4/21/2009 |
Q: My 75 TR6 has run very well until recently. It starts well and runs great for about 10 minutes, then ...
A: If you have no fuel flow when hot, then the problem is in the gas line or the pump; is the pump ...
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| Oil pressure (still) | 4/21/2009 |
Q: Scott I recently asked you about the Oil Pressure on my TR6.(priming the oil pump) The Tr6 now ...
A: What makes you say the oiling is inadequate? The plugs depend on who made the shaft; I have seen ...
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| 1975 tr6 | 4/20/2009 |
Q: when i got it out the engine seamed seized , i removed the head ,there was a bit of rust not much so ...
A: Assuming it is out of gear ;) Pull each of the cam followers and inspect; I have had lifters rust ...
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| 1975 TR6 stalls when hot | 4/19/2009 |
Q: My 75 TR6 has run very well until recently. It starts well and runs great for about 10 minutes, then ...
A: The Trio is Fuel, Spark, Compression. If you have spark when hot, then it is not the electrics; ...
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| Tranny Oil Seal Replacement | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 69 GT6+ that is leaking transmission fuild from the rear oil seal. Can I replace it without ...
A: Possibly; You would need enough clearance to jack up the rear of the tranny to clear the driveshaft ...
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| Front seal issue | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I have rebuilt the transmission on my 1980 Spitfire 1500, and just when I think I'm home free, I ...
A: The washer you have between the circlip and the bearing doesn't belong there (if this is a single ...
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| oil pressure | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I recent had my TR engine rebuilt. I have turned it over a few times, but have not started it due to ...
A: Yes; the pump creates suction through compression; the intake is one side of the rotation; output ...
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| '76 1500 | 4/10/2009 |
Q: Is there a particular brake fluid I should be using in rebuilding the braking system. I understand ...
A: The recommendation is traditional brake fluids, not the newer synthetics or silicons. All fluids ...
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| alternative engine | 4/7/2009 |
Q: Is there any easily swapable engine for a 79 spitfire? I want to swap engine with 4 cyl American or ...
A: There is no one 4 cyl swap that is common; I have a TR7 with a Toyota 3G engine, but others have ...
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| spitfire 1500 | 4/6/2009 |
Q: latley the horn and wipers have just stoped working, all other electrics seam fine. the horn was ...
A: I would suggest getting a copy of the wiring diagram from either triumphspitfire.com or ...
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| 76 spit 1500 rear spring orientation | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 76 Spit 1500 and am rebuilding the rear end. I am replacing the rear spring. Is there a ...
A: It is symmetrical; I've never paid much mind to how it installs; It has always fit. There aren't any ...
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| Weber DGV Conversion | 3/29/2009 |
Q: I am swapping out the Stromberg carb for a Weber 32/36 DGV carb. I am having some trouble getting ...
A: The crankcase vent goes into the air cleaner on the weber; if you got the K&N filter, the bottom ...
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| triumph spitfire overdrive drive shaft | 3/28/2009 |
Q: I am refitting a 74 spitfire mk4 with a 1500 engine and o/d transmission. I am trying to fined/ ...
A: Bentley official repair manual should have the required information; The engine change won't cause ...
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| TR6 at altitude | 3/25/2009 |
Q: I'm in Reno, NV (4800 ft elev.) and am considering purchasing a TR6. I've seen a few posts here and ...
A: All that would required is to tune the mixture needles to your altitude; as long as the carbs on the ...
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| Rear Body Mount spacers | 3/23/2009 |
Q: My 73 TR6 doors have a larer gap at the top than the bottom. I have read that adding some spacers ...
A: Best source on paper is the Bentley official repair manual. It would be difficult to locate all of ...
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| TR6 Carb | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 71 TR6. While driving, the car lost power suddenly and upon opening the hood I noticed fuel ...
A: Float bowl & needle valve. Pull that carb, remove the bottom "cup", and you'll see the float, and a ...
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| TR6 overheat | 3/14/2009 |
Q: started up my '72 TR6 for the first time in months and as it idled (about 5 minutes) the temp gauge ...
A: -Recheck the timing, and make sure it isn't too far advanced; the pulley on a TR6 is also a dampner ...
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| 1972 TR6 Trans question | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I am intrested in buying a 72 TR6 w/overdrive. Owner is telling me that the trans experiences ...
A: This typically means the synchro on 2nd is going or gone. While you might be able to still drive by ...
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| GT6 Transmission | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I had to replace some of the transmission linkage. The 'nylon sphere', that is what my shop ...
A: I'm not that familiar with the bits of that tranny; but it would do one of two things; Prevents you ...
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| Spit 1500 engine. | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I found a tight spot on the crank of my 78 Spitfire 1500 while turning the engine over by hand. I ...
A: Both main bearngs can be replaced from the underside with keeping the crank in the car, but it is ...
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| Spit 1500 engine. | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I found a tight spot on the crank of my 78 Spitfire 1500 while turning the engine over by hand. I ...
A: Is the spot actually binding more than normal compression would warrant? On the bad side of things, ...
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| Routing of hoses, cables etc through firewall | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 1977 LHD Triumph Spitfire 1500 TC that I am totally rebuilding and have got to the stage of ...
A: I don't have any at my disposal. But I can suggest two places: The North American Spitfire ...
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| Front Brake Replacement Spitfire 1500 | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I have a late 1980 1500 Spit, I need to replace the disc brakes and pads on the front of the car as ...
A: It is straightforward to do, and outlined well in any of the normal repair manuals -Unbolt calipers ...
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| Weber conversion vacuum advance issue | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I HAVE A 1976 MG Midget 1500. I converted the single carb to the Weber DVG carb manual choke. There ...
A: There are vacuum ports on the weber 32/36; If you unmount the carb from the manifold, and the ...
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| TR6 Ignition | 2/18/2009 |
Q: My idiot brother broke off the key in the ignition of my '73 TR6, and I'm wondering if I need to ...
A: This was back in the day where the column lock wasn't that sophisticated, so while there were ...
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| '71 Spitfire - SU Carb | 2/16/2009 |
Q: My research suggests this is a 1500 from a Midget. The single SU has no markings I can find. Any ...
A: Single SU or single ZS? All the SU's I have seen usually have an aluminum tab on the float bowl, ...
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| Setting valves on a 1969 TR6 | 2/13/2009 |
Q: Just bought a 1969 TR6 and the engines been sitting up for 3 years so I'm rebuilding carbs, etc ... ...
A: There are better sources documented than I could adequately explain here. I've included links. ...
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| High Oil Pressure | 2/11/2009 |
Q: When I first start my TR6 it has very high oil pressure (100psi), particularly when its cold and the ...
A: OK. Also look at what is the hot oil pressure at idle, and when at 3,000 revs. You don't say if ...
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| High Oil Pressure | 2/10/2009 |
Q: When I first start my TR6 it has very high oil pressure (100psi), particularly when its cold and the ...
A: The oil feed to the rocker shaft is a standard "fix" some people do to improve the oiling to the ...
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| 72 TR6 Transmission | 2/10/2009 |
Q: My TR6 will sometimes slip out of third gear if I am using the engine to decelerate. Is this a sign ...
A: It may be a sign that the 3rd gear synchro is starting to wear out. If it starts popping out of the ...
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| clutch fulrum pin | 2/9/2009 |
Q: how do I replace the fulcrum pin that the slave cylinder pushes to change gears? I have bent mine.Or ...
A: You can try to straighten it out, but the larger question is how did it get bent? It being bent ...
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| triumph tr6 | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I have a 1973 tr6 and I put a lot into this car. One year ago I had the entire engine completely ...
A: 1. Measure the battery voltage without the engine running, ignition off (Should be between 11 & 13) ...
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| Spitfire Mechanical Fuel Pump | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I am restoring my old Triumph that hasn't been started in 10 years. I managed to get it running ...
A: Possibly; first step would be compare your old pump to your new pump; are the pump arm lengths the ...
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| TR 250 tune up | 2/7/2009 |
Q: Scott, We are talking about a 68 TR 250 (CD220). I have had the ZS carbs rebuilt, installed a fuel ...
A: I can't say for sure, but I would look at a couple things, if you haven't done so already: 1) check ...
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| Wire wheels to steel rims - front studs 72TR6 | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I am converting back to standard OEM steel rims and have new longer studs for the front and back. I ...
A: No. Pulling the grease cap on the castlatted hub nut is always the hardest for me. After ...
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| 1975 TR6 Steering Column | 2/4/2009 |
Q: Recently purchasd a 1975 TR6 with 70K miles and there seems to be about a 3/4" play on the steering ...
A: If the play is in/out, then I would check the break-away coupling between the firewall and the ...
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| Raising Rear Suspension on GT6 | 2/3/2009 |
Q: Scott: I am restoring a 1969 Triumph GTt6+. I replaced the non-original oversized wheels on the ...
A: Raising the overall ride height would require you fit spacers in the 4 differential mounts and ...
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| 1970 TR 6 Tachometer | 2/2/2009 |
Q: My Tachometer just stopped working after making a clicking noise the week prior. The connections ...
A: I would suspect 1 of 2 things: -The square end of the cable, or the square recepticle is worn such ...
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| Oil filter cooler adaptor plates/sandwich. | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I have early TR6 engine(cr), it has early type oil can. (1)Do I need a pre adaptor(what type if) for ...
A: Its a standard thread, not tapered pipe. The exact diameter and pitch I would have to measure. The ...
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| Oil filter cooler adaptor plates/sandwich. | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I have early TR6 engine(cr), it has early type oil can. (1)Do I need a pre adaptor(what type if) for ...
A: Most spin on adapters have a non-oil cooler fittings version and a version that has fittings. Some ...
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| engine performance | 1/27/2009 |
Q: Scott, Thanks for your input on my '79 Spitfire. I just found out (the hard way) that the noise ...
A: The temp compensators were supposed to be sealed; some early ones are actually adjustable. You can ...
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| engine performance | 1/23/2009 |
Q: Scott, Thanks for your input on my '79 Spitfire. I just found out (the hard way) that the noise ...
A: EGR Pipe/Air Pump: I don't believe there is a check valve on the pump; I believe the flapper valve ...
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| GT6 tappet/lifter removal | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I was planning on switching out my camshaft in the next few days and also doing the lifters. There ...
A: I would suggest at this point getting a degree wheel and degreeing the cam, with a dial indicator. ...
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| triple webers on tr6 | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I fitted a set of triple webers, electronic ignition and full race exhaust to my 73 TR6.I have also ...
A: 4lbs I think is too much for the webers; I think 3 is the max people run, and prefer 1.5 or 2 if ...
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| TR6 Weber conversion | 1/19/2009 |
Q: Scott, I put dual Weber 32/36 DGV 5As on my 72 TR6. After a few hours of adjusting the idle screws ...
A: On the timing, you can just set it for the most advance you can get under accelleration without the ...
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| GT6 Coil | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I was planning on switching out my camshaft in the next few days and also doing the lifters. There ...
A: I don't recall the exact history, but I believe it is around points distributors were originally ...
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| air/fuel mixture adjustment | 1/9/2009 |
Q: Howdy! Say, I tried to adjust the air/fuel mix on my 1979 triumph spitfire and found that it seemed ...
A: Ya, sometimes I've had the needle assembly stuck in that bore, and can't get it out without al ot of ...
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| zenith-stromberg 150 CD carb. | 1/9/2009 |
Q: Scott, I'm having a ridiculously difficult time getting my carb set up. None of my manuals deals ...
A: Some of the needles have a washer as part of the needle assembly. most of the CD 150's I've seen ...
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| air/fuel mixture adjustment | 1/6/2009 |
Q: Howdy! Say, I tried to adjust the air/fuel mix on my 1979 triumph spitfire and found that it seemed ...
A: Let me know if you have the haynes book; that is my reference when it comes to tuning this carb. ...
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| zenith-stromberg 150 CD carb. | 1/6/2009 |
Q: Scott, I'm having a ridiculously difficult time getting my carb set up. None of my manuals deals ...
A: The haynes Zenith Stromberg book gives you what you are looking for in an initial setup; The pulsing ...
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| Triumph Spitfire 1500 '75 Running Hot | 1/5/2009 |
Q: My '75 Spit all of a sudden started running hotter than normal while driving. I read elsewhere to ...
A: You should be able to pull the radiator cap, and look inside the radiator when running; When the ...
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| GT6 tappet/lifter removal | 12/31/2008 |
Q: I was planning on switching out my camshaft in the next few days and also doing the lifters. There ...
A: Another person asked about a TR6, here's the link, and I gave several web links to compression ...
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| GT6 tappet/lifter removal | 12/30/2008 |
Q: I was planning on switching out my camshaft in the next few days and also doing the lifters. There ...
A: I think not. Every triumph I've had requires the head be removed to access the lifters. Many times ...
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| spitfire clutch master cylinder | 12/27/2008 |
Q: Scott thank you so much for the info. However after duct taping an air hose to the master cylinder ...
A: There may be corrosion on the bore or piston that is preventing it from exiting. That, or when ...
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| gearbox removal | 12/26/2008 |
Q: does the gearbox come out from under the car or inside the car ANSWER: You can either remove with ...
A: The trans has to move backwards about 2-3" before the input shaft separates from the pilot bush in ...
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| Power for a 65 MK2 | 12/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 1965 MK2 in which I would like to get more power out of. I realize that it never had a lot ...
A: 1) upsize the carbs or go to side draft weber 2) go to an exhaust header rather than stock cast ...
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| air/fuel mixture adjustment | 12/16/2008 |
Q: Howdy! Say, I tried to adjust the air/fuel mix on my 1979 triumph spitfire and found that it seemed ...
A: Possibly, or something has caused it to stick a bit. You can adjust the needle with the valve body ...
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| air/fuel mixture adjustment | 12/15/2008 |
Q: Howdy! Say, I tried to adjust the air/fuel mix on my 1979 triumph spitfire and found that it seemed ...
A: You shouldn't torque it down, snug it down. You can only access it by removing the air valve; 4 top ...
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| air/fuel mixture adjustment | 12/15/2008 |
Q: Howdy! Say, I tried to adjust the air/fuel mix on my 1979 triumph spitfire and found that it seemed ...
A: There is a set screw at the base of the air valve, which is meant to be a locating guide for the ...
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| 1977 Spitfire catalytic converter | 12/14/2008 |
Q: My catalytic converter gets red-hot when the car has been running for awhile. Do I need a new ...
A: Normally red hot means the exhaust is too lean, but since you are reading high, CO2, likely high ...
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| 76 triumph spitfire | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I just had the engine rebuilt,before installing the distibuter I tried to get oil pressure in the ...
A: Yes anti-clockwise. If you have done nothing to prime the oil pump (pack with vaseline, assembly ...
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| clutch 76 triumph spitfire | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I'm having trouble properly truing the pressure plate to the fly wheel with the hex drive bolts.Does ...
A: If I remember correctly, these are 1/4-28 bolts, which can't take a lot of torque. I would suggest ...
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| clutch 76 triumph spitfire | 12/7/2008 |
Q: I'm having trouble properly truing the pressure plate to the fly wheel with the hex drive ...
A: There are typically 3 alignment dowels, and then 6 bolts to hold down the pressure plate. If you ...
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| TRIUMPH CASTING NUMBER | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I have a customer with a Triumph and is looking for parts. He is uncertain of the engine size. The ...
A: Best reference source to start to identify models is http://www.triumphspitfire.com/Ref.html FK ...
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| no spark | 11/29/2008 |
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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| Rear seal leaking | 11/18/2008 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Rear seal leaking | 11/16/2008 |
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 |
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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| TR 6 cylinder head modification | 11/9/2008 |
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 |
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 |
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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| j overdrive | 10/25/2008 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Spitfire Overdrive tranny - how to check it out | 10/16/2008 |
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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| Triumph Tr6 | 10/11/2008 |
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 |
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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| TR6 exhausts | 10/10/2008 |
Q: A couple of questions about a TR6 exhaust: 1) Is there any reason why the front pipes would only fit ...
A: There were two different head styles, as you indicate, and swaps among the years were not uncommon. ...
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| MK3 unstable idling | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I have a Spitfire MK3, recently replaced the BO needles on both carbs and retuned her. Spark and ...
A: Look to the idle mixture settings; you usually have to adjust to maximize the rpms, then reset the ...
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| Fuel from bowl vent? | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I have a Triumph Spitfire 1500 with twin SU carbs. I recently cured a fuel starvation problem, ...
A: Could be: 0) float valve stuck open from debris from clearing your blockage 1) bad float valve; 2) ...
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| triumph 74 restoration | 10/7/2008 |
Q: i am currently doing an off body restoration on a 74 triumph spitfire. first off one support ...
A: They were originally designed to be shimmed, I believe, similar to how the front suspension lower ...
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| help | 9/30/2008 |
Q: . the wire that goes to the temp sensor is just suppose to measure the resistance of the temp sensor ...
A: All a temp sensor is, is a resistor that changes its value depending on temperature. On the other ...
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| diff pre load | 9/29/2008 |
Q: i have a 1977 1500 spitfire trying to find out some tech info on the collapsible spacer type diff. ...
A: While I could quote the specs out the books, I unfortunately have no practical experience in ...
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| spitfire clucth | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I have 1972 spitfire when the car is at idle speed and I disengage the clutch I lose about 4oo rpm ...
A: So when you press in the pedal, the engine speed drops 400 rpm. When you press in the clutch, you ...
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| 76 Spitfire detonation | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 76 Spitfire 1500. I am having a problem with "run-on" or detonation after the car is shut ...
A: If you had bad gas, you wouldn't have "runs great" and "plenty of power", it would feel like it was ...
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| Rear Brakes on 1979 Spit | 9/25/2008 |
Q: Technic to install rear brake show upper spring. Is there a tool? Or can I fab one?
A: I've always used a stiff pair of needle nose pliers & lever arm. Back the adjuster nut all the way ...
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| gt6 spark lose problem | 9/24/2008 |
Q: i have recently put a gt6 engine in my spitfire, that was fine has been running fine for 3 months, ...
A: If it ran OK in the beginning, then I don't think its the distr or cam. Likely the replacement ...
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| TR6 will not shift into gear when the car is running | 9/24/2008 |
Q: Scott I park my 1972 tr6 about 1 1/2 year ago and it started right up but it would not go into gear ...
A: I would suspect that the clutch is not releasing from the flywheel and pressure plate. If it was ...
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| spit 1500 distributor/coil | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I am restoring a 1980 1500. I have rebuilt the engine and am ready to put it back in. I have a ...
A: You should be able to. What you need to be certain about is whether your coil requires a ballast ...
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| 71 Spitfire Differential Noise | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I just replaced the front bearing on my 71 Spit. I now get noise from the Diff at speeds of 35 to ...
A: I'd have to go through my bentley manuals, and I've not yet rebuilt a differential myself. I do ...
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| engine oil blowing out of dipstick tube-1978 MG Midget | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I have been the owner of a 1978 MG Midget (1500) since 1980. It has had a small oil leak for some ...
A: None of that would have caused this. More than likely the grommet was lost when the oil was ...
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| Stromberg 150's | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I have a pair of these carbs, the problem is they do not run in-synch. The back throttle shaft has ...
A: On all the paired carbs in Triumphs I have seen, the linkage uses an S shaped metal spring with a ...
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| Spitfire seat frame removal | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 1980 Spitfire that I am in the process of restoring (my first car to restore) and seems ...
A: All bolts on the triumph were standard/sae, and not metric; some pipe fittings in the engine are ...
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| 71 Triumph GT6 - No spark | 9/10/2008 |
Q: Have a 71 GT6. Was running fine - drove it out of garage and the engine shut off like you just ...
A: - Check that the condensor wire inside the distributor isn't grounded out To be honest, if you've ...
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| spitfire ujoints & diff | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I recently changes all the ujoints in my 80 spitfire. When I road tested the car I got a vibration ...
A: Did you replace just the 2 on the axles, or did you also change the one or two on the drive shaft? ...
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| 1968 triumph spitfire mk III | 9/9/2008 |
Q: we just picked up a triumph mk III and it has been sitting indoors for +/- 12 years. After draining ...
A: In prepping the engine, did you put oil in the spark plug holes, or spill any on the exhaust ...
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| 1978 Spitfire Overheating in San Diego | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 78 Spitfire that has started to overheat after running it on the freeway. Typically the ...
A: Check the front air dam to see if the front license plate is blocking airflow. Some have improved ...
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| Triumph spitfire gas tank | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I have a 1978 spitfire and i recently had the gas tank replaced. it drove fine and wonderful, but a ...
A: I am having trouble picturing what you state is "gone", as I thought most of the spitfire gas ...
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| Backfire | 9/6/2008 |
Q: My 78 Triumph Spitfire 1500 backfires when downshifting or when letting off the accelerator after ...
A: I assume that your 78 still has most of the emission equipment, which is likely the cause. Also, I ...
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| oil pressure, oil pump problems | 9/2/2008 |
Q: i am working on a 75 midget. had head and valves redone,great compression all cyls between 165-180. ...
A: You shouldn't have to replace the oil pressure relief valve; just pull apart and clean and make sure ...
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| oil pressure, oil pump problems | 9/1/2008 |
Q: i am working on a 75 midget. had head and valves redone,great compression all cyls between 165-180. ...
A: The only way to mis-install an oil pump is to not have the mating surfaces flush/flat when torquing ...
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| TR6 Carburettor | 8/30/2008 |
Q: What type of fluid do you put in the carbs
A: If it is the stock CD-175, a lightweight oil. Some have used auto transmission fluid, and some ...
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| Spitfire distributor noise | 8/29/2008 |
Q: Sound like loose marbles in the base of my distributor at idle. If you advance the timing or ...
A: I don't think so. The wearing out of the distributor will first cause the timing to jump, as radial ...
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| Manual Choke | 8/27/2008 |
Q: Scott, The choke on my 75 TR6 pulls out no problem and the car starts quite easily but when you try ...
A: 1) return spring(s) on the choke on the carb. replace or add a 2nd spring. test by disconnecting ...
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| tr-6 tranny | 8/27/2008 |
Q: My 72 tr-6 had just gotten inspected by motor vehicles. I drove it home and the next time I went to ...
A: If I understand you correctly, the car is always in neutral, and you can put it into reverse, but ...
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| clutch problem on 1979 Spitfire | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 1979 Triumph Spitfire. After letting the car sit for a lengthy period of time, I started ...
A: if you try to "shock" the clutch by a roll start on an incline, you need to be able release the ...
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| Ignition light stays on | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 1974 Triumph TR6 and I just replaced the battery and the voltage regulator because the car ...
A: A charging battery will always be around 13-14 volts, so you should be OK there. Put a volt meter ...
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| Bleeding brakes Spit 1500 | 8/20/2008 |
Q: The brakes on my new 75 1500 were squishy and I could leave no rubber. Received the EZbleed from ...
A: You were likely sucking air from the reservoir before. Where is the fluid coming from that you are ...
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| Bleeding brakes Spit 1500 | 8/19/2008 |
Q: The brakes on my new 75 1500 were squishy and I could leave no rubber. Received the EZbleed from ...
A: I first have to ask if you are keeping the master cylinder reservoir full; its easy to forget to ...
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| engine overheating when idling | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 68 tr250. The engine starts getting more hot, and the temp gauge rises to hot when idling ...
A: Not enough water is flowing given the heat generated by the engine. The problems could be: ...
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| GT6 Head | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 72' GT6 and want to increase the HP/torque over stock. I also don't want to put a ton of ...
A: You'll probably have the same issue with the pushrods regardless of whether you mill or swap; as ...
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| 74 Spitfire, idles fine, weak acceleration | 8/16/2008 |
Q: My car was running fine last year with the stock engine. This summer I installed twin European spec ...
A: 2 things come to mind after your very thorough conversion: 1) check whether the advance of the ...
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| GT6 Head | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 72' GT6 and want to increase the HP/torque over stock. I also don't want to put a ton of ...
A: While I believe the 70 head will bolt right on, the issue becomes is it actually a 70 head, did it ...
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| Triumph GT6 problems | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 71 GT6 that is pegging the temp gauge during drives in the South Carolina summer. My ...
A: You shouldn't need to remove the thermostat; that is going to cause you take the engine longer to ...
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| triumph gt6 mk3 1973 suspention | 8/15/2008 |
Q: My gt6 leans to the left rear corner. I have redone the whole front suspension. I have replaced the ...
A: It sounds like you have checked all the typical items and problems. I honestly can't think of ...
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| GT6 running a bit lean, and other minor (related?) things | 8/14/2008 |
Q: First off, thanks for all of your past answers to other folks' questions. They've been invaluable to ...
A: The carbon canister being unconnected would not cause a leaner condition. It is a storage device ...
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| TR6 1972 Injection: Brake warning light constantly on in cockpit | 8/14/2008 |
Q: Just bought a '72 TR6 and everything's fine, but I'm worried about something: On the cockpit board, ...
A: Under the hood, after the master cylinder, and just where the brake lines begin to split off, is a ...
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| GT6 running a bit lean, and other minor (related?) things | 8/14/2008 |
Q: First off, thanks for all of your past answers to other folks' questions. They've been invaluable to ...
A: 2) The vacuum check will work with any combustible volatile, but carb start (ether) is best, as it ...
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| GT6 running a bit lean, and other minor (related?) things | 8/13/2008 |
Q: First off, thanks for all of your past answers to other folks' questions. They've been invaluable to ...
A: You've done a thorough job of understanding the basic condition of the engine, so that allows us to ...
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| poor throttle return when hot | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I've got a '79 Spitfire that has the following problem when it gets hot (after about 1/2 hour of ...
A: A couple of questions to help me understand better; as it is likely 1 of 2 things: the throttle ...
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| 75 Spit Vacuum emission control connections | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I replaced the exhaust manifold gasket thereby disconnecting the referenced lines. Four parts are ...
A: Its rather complicated, and the TRF/VB/etc books are the best reference you can find on how to hook ...
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| Tr6 Front Brake Caliper Halves Bolt Torque | 8/12/2008 |
Q: What is the torque
A: I don't have a Bentley repair guide for the TR6 handy, but from what I have found discussed on the ...
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| How to rotate crankshaft for valve adjustment | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a '75 Spit and want to adjust the valves. Other than using a remote starter, how do ...
A: Most of us will use a 1 13/16 socket and a 3/4 ratchet or breaker bar to spin the crank. If you have ...
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| Spit Not Starting | 8/6/2008 |
Q: My Spit won't start. It last ran about two weeks ago with no problems. Here's the issue: When I ...
A: Start with the entire starter circuit. You either have a stock starter, or one of the fancy gear ...
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| differential | 8/6/2008 |
Q: would i benefit from changing my gear ratio to 3.55, a friend at work recommended it, i am ...
A: If your objective is acceleration at the expense of top end speed and MPG, then a 4.11 gear set from ...
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| Carb problem - 3 Webers | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I recently had 3 webers installed my 1974 TR-6 in Reno NV. The carbs were bought from the leading ...
A: Very Likely; however you don't describe the symptoms (hesitation, run rich, run lean, no power, etc) ...
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| vacuum advance | 8/4/2008 |
Q: The car is a 1979 Spitfire 1500. It has electronic ignition,and a Weber carb conversion. There is a ...
A: On a weber DGV, there is a brass tube along the base that connects to a hole in the carb body on the ...
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| spitfire tranny | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 1974 spitfire with a tranny issue. The tranny has locked up. I can move the shifter in all ...
A: It sounds like the shifter forks are disconnected or broken or no longer attached to the rail that ...
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| Spitfire 1500 Electrical | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 1975 Spit and I recently had a radio installed. Ever since, the car has been having strange ...
A: You could pull the radio out and make sure that the wiring isn't grounding out someonewhere. Maybe ...
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| Restoration. | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I was recently left a 1980 Spitfire and won't lie it's in horrible shape. The man who owned it ...
A: You will never make money restoring a spit. Someone who does a cherry restoration might expect 5k+ ...
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| Triumph Spitfire Refuses to Idle! | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I wonder if you have any ideas? I've bought a MKIV Spitfire that has been fitted with a '79-'80 1500 ...
A: This is fuel starvation, given how you have described. Check the intake manifold for leaks (spray ...
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| EGR Valve | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 1980 Spitfire that has a faulty EGR valve. It won't hold any vacuum and I am wondering if ...
A: I never heard of anyone repairing an EGR; it isn't designed to be rebuilt. Most everyone removes ...
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| Spitfire 1500 clutch | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500, which I recently acquired, and when I push the clutch in, I ...
A: I bought a spit that behaved like this. It ended up being a loose flywheel clanking against the ...
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| Front Bumper Mount | 7/22/2008 |
Q: How should I mount a GT6 '63-65 front bumper to a 1979 Spitfire 1500 so that the hood hinges will ...
A: I believe that you can't without modifying the brackets or the bumper itself; The roundtail version ...
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| gt6 rear window defroster | 7/17/2008 |
Q: What is the best way to repair the defroster to working order. I have voltage to the window but the ...
A: You need to find out where the break is; If the entire defroster isn't working (not just a part of ...
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| 72 TR6 drive train | 7/16/2008 |
Q: How do I get the drive shaft out of the car?? I just had the exhaust replaced with all welded ...
A: Possibly. Everyone runs their exhaust differently, so I don't know what is blocked and what isn't. ...
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| gt6 or tr6 | 7/11/2008 |
Q: can you please tell me if the front brake caliper from a tr6 is the same as a gt6<1972>metric also ...
A: TR6 calipers up to CC81078 (1972) are identical to GT6's through mid 72 TR6 calipers from CC81079 ...
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| rear axle replacement | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I think the knocking sound is coming from the rear axle possible worn splins,what is a good way ...
A: I assume you are speaking of a triumph spitfire, as you don't state the make of triumph. Usually ...
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