Wishbone Classics is a specialist in rebuilding standard and performance British sports car engines. Classic Triumph Spitfire Cars for Sale | CCFS August 25, 2016 @ 9:30 am They are still relatively cheap, but are usually in need of new throttle shafts and waxstat to fixed jet modification. I hope this far into the game you already have a good manual. Without question this is a job for a professional. Take your time and give your starter a break if it takes a while. 3 times until he put the Vandervells in and were find after 6 events. Altering the factory cam timing can be done in one of two wayseither by using offset camshaft keys or with an adjustable camshaft gear. I thought for 30-40 I'd just change the bolts - more for piece of mind rather than anything else - not going ARP as the engine will be pretty much standard. AVAILABLE IN STANDARD OR ALL REGULAR OVERSIZES [ E-MAIL OR TEL. Engine Rebuild Kit Mg Midget 1500 - Sportscar Supplies Online Classic Both BC (B series engines) and Triumph (the Vanguard/TR wet liner engine) also used the engines in all sorts of different applications - main vans, boats and tractors, but they weren't designed for agricultural use in the first place. Thanks Pete - as it happens I picked up a "new" engine today - has been largely rebuilt - needs a new oil pump as it wasn't changed, but does seem to be well done overall. Right off the bat, this larger engine delivered more torque than its predecessor. Powered by Invision Community, http://tr6.danielsonfamily.org/OilPump.htm, https://www.canleyclassics.com/triumph-spitfire-mki/ii-crankshaft-and-camshaft. It set the record on 60% nitromethane, naturally aspirated. My best friend has a Fiat with a DCV on it that responded VERY well to it. The Triumph Sports Six Club 5.00 postage. The key here is getting the entire setup, including the linkages. In my post above I was referring to "quality"! NICELY RESTORED CAR WITH REBUILT ENGINE. Position it toward #1 piston and then bring the piston toward the top of the block. And I'll be looking at the shells as I said and thrust washers - though it does look from the outside to have been done well (I don't want to knock the chap who did it!) Next, install the cylinder head. Some information and prices may be differenttoday. Re the pinking. 13 33,950 TRIUMPH SPITFIRE 6383 MANUAL RHD Refcode: 07AD6F7A-7C71-6CF9-9CAF-66E10EE97FDA Pristine Triumph Spitfire 1500 with just 3,999 miles on the clock! The snaps were so that I remembered how everything went, so I could put it back together again. Install the valve cover. Triumph produced the fun and affordable Spitfire for 18 years, during which time over 314,000 were built. By http://triumphspitfire.com/enginenumbers.html, Ok, given that I'm going to drop the sump to replace the oil pump, I have decided to also change all the bolts on the bearing caps - gives me the opportunity to inspect the journals and shells and re-oil prior to start-up (its been on an engine stand for about 3 or 4 years). $29.77. All pricing, component availability, and terms of business are subject to change without notice. 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Remove the crankshaft. Rod bolts I recommend replacement. None of these points will do you any good though, in reality youll have either turned to alcoholism or been committed to a lunatic asylum long before the task is completed. 2,000 rpm. Line boring insures that all crank journals are in perfect alignment and properly sized. The vehicle was based on a design produced for Standard-Triumph in 1957 by Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti. Get the distributor modified to match the cam (the Distributor Doctor) and find somebody to set the carbs up on a rolling road. DIY Engine Rebuild Kits - My website - Acme Speed Shop Once you have finished the plastigauge procedure, and cleaned it all up, make sure to use assembly lube on your rod bearings and install your rod caps. The cars are to enjoy, not be a burden. Purpose manufactured components designed to replace faulty original designs - for increased reliability and durability. As you'd expect Vesseys are the specialists in the repair and reconditioning of the Triumph 4 and 6 cylinder engines. If you are using an adjustable cam gear then you can do all of this without removing the timing gears again unlike a offset key which can have +/- 1-2 degree tolerance range. I've googled and it seems to be questionable! Discuss with the machine shop the piston size. Make sure the engine does not overheat. Check the wiper section of the rocker arm where it makes contact with the valve stem. Please state if alternate sizes are required. Which classic roadster offers the best top-down experience? Bottom end MG MIDGET (late model) TRIUMPH SPITFIRE 1500 MOTOR ENGINE REBUILD SERVICE Refurbished $2,695.00 timwhomi5 (2,345) 99.6% or Best Offer Freight 39 watchers Sponsored New Complete Engine Seal and Gasket Set Triumph Spitfire 1500 MG Midget 1500 (For: Triumph Spitfire) Brand New $59.94 sportscarpartsltd (55,071) 99.7% Buy It Now Free 3 day shipping Refer to your workshop manual for the proper spec but it will likely be .002-.005. To avoid offsetting the soon-to-be-realized power gains, make sure the new system is not too restrictive. and he didn't use eBay parts, just Canley Classics, Rimmers or Moss. Sometimes honing is necessary to get the proper fit. All engine parts are cleaned, prepped and machined or new. The MG Midget and Austin Healey Sprite High Performance Manual - Daniel Stapleton 2008 Covers all aspects of modifying the MG Midget and Austin Healey Sprite for high performance. The American exhaust system from the downpipe back will need to be replaced, however, as it wont mate to the European-spec downpipe. A nifty-looking, dual-inlet air cleaner wrapped in a black crackle finish was part of the package. Its a good idea to replace the rocker shaft. In this video,. Once the piston gets to the point where the ring compressor is resting on the deck of the block use a dead blow hammer to tamp the top edges of the ring compressor to square it against the bore. Performance & security by Cloudflare. Lifters (tappets) are always replaced with a new camshaft. Initial start up Power is supplied to the wheels via a 4 speed manual with overdrive gearbox. I think these carbs were also stock on 70's era Fiat 124 sedans and roadsters, but I may be wrong. If your engine has a harmonic balancer, it will have a rubber insulator between the inner and outer rings. Crank bearings are supplied standard size and pistons are supplied +0.020" oversize. I'll look for the head stamp and see what it says. I tell my customers to go where the racers go. Ray, that is a good point, the wet sleeve motors like the Triumph TR3/$ engines are not a engine I work with. Triumph Spitfire 1500 LHD Completely body off restored Triumph Spitfire 1500 LHD. Take the connecting rod, with the cap removed, and the rod bearings installed and insert the connecting rod in the bore. My spit was a 79, and when I compare it to the other tech available at the time it just looks sad. Sidedraft carbs are the best alternative, especially twin Weber DCOEs. This is done to prevent a piston ring from getting caught and breaking during installation. Regrinding the original cast iron exhaust seat is a short term answer, as valve seal will be lost in a short period of time. Our reconditioned full engines have one of the highest rebuild specifications available on the market. Austin Healey, MG or Triumph we can build it better than original and to any performance level. Check the straightness of the top of the blocks deck where the cylinder head attaches. But no proof or paperwork so Im assuming it wasnt. They don't appear on any of the Canley GT6 diagrams, but they were certainly there the first time I took the sump off in 1979, or there abouts. The process is mostly a function of carefully cleaning, disassembling and reassembling each carburetor while installing new gaskets. Quickview. Search (123\Tune+) For perfect timing. I like to start with the center cap. When you achieve the same degrees BTDC and ATDC your wheel will show TRUE TDC. 3 main engines were definitelymore common but Triumph had a lock on using only half the thrust washers other manufacturers (like MG) did in that period - a definite shortcoming. Once the engine starts you want to set the idle at approx. The bolts holding the adjustment on the cam gear are small (-28), and if you torqued your cam retaining nut later, which has a much higher torque spec, you could overpower the smaller bolts and change your cam timing. I can then, at my leisure,rebuild the one in my car now and either sell it on or do another swap. MG Midget Triumph Spitfire Rebuilt 1500 Engine About this product About this product Best Selling in Engine Blocks Speedmaster Pce286.1049 Aluminum Engine Block Ford 351w Windsor 9.500 In. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Thank you! I remember reading a brief article in Road & Track back in the 70s that with the two SU setup, there's a problem that at higher RPM the mechanical fuel pump doesn't deliver enough gas, causing fuel starvation. Handy Tip: If using an adjustable cam gear, torque the cam retaining nut to manual specs before making your adjustments. Before the swapand with the original single-carb unit properly tunedour Spitfire produced 49 horsepower and 66 lb.-ft. of torque at the rear wheels, as measured on a chassis dyno. Spitfire/GT6 site suggests E for engine, to avoid confusion with commission number. Install the piston and connecting rods For about $200, we had a local muffler shop fabricate a new system. Installing new piston pins and pistons require a rod heater, where the rod is heated to about 1200 degrees and then the piston and pin is installed on that rod quickly before it cools. However bad previous repairs, rust, and a desire for more power, resulted in A nifty-looking, dual-inlet air cleaner wrapped in a black crackle finish was part of the package. Crankshaft Bolting on the new carburetors is easy, and since this is a factory setup, the throttle cable will perfectly join the existing system. Inferior steel in the crankshaft, narrow bearings and thrust washer inadequacy posed issues for the 1500 and on top of that the single carb is a negative, as your test showed A competitor in my race group used to refer to his 1500 as "Mr Floppy" (referencing the crank, which precluded using high rpm). Manganese bronze guides expand with heat at a different rate than your cylinder head and require more clearance than cast iron guides. 57,315 M Kurt Tanner Motorcars (866) 461-3172 Santa Ana, CA 92705 (934 miles away) 40 1970 Triumph Spitfire 76,029 mi 1300cc $ 19,700 or $324/mo I use a Moss high performance Pro Sport model on my MGB racecar and can attest to its high quality. The carb is a two stage design, so it's essentially a one barrel with a secondary that comes on at full throttle. And, once you have the engine block on the engine stand, youre ready to dive in. REBUILT ENGINE UNITS The Roadster Factory offers its own factory rebuilt engines and cylinder heads (see p. 6), and we believe that these units are the best solution available to most enthusiasts who need an engine overhaul. Hap, Great article but I must disagree with method for finding TDC. 4-SPEED, DISC WHEELS. Add to Cart. Because these parts are designed by Triumph to fit the cars, the swap is a snap and the results are nothing shortofremarkable. June 30, 2021 June 30, 2021; GT6; Fanatik Builds started their 1971 Triumph GT6 project as a simple restoration. Hardened exhaust seat inserts are a must for the hotter burning unleaded fuels used today. You will need some headwork, and a skim o achieve a higher compression ratio (depends on the cam). Rotate the engine by hand; I like to do this from the rear of the engine as to not disturb the degree wheels setting. Thanks Richard. It is a completely different car than it was when I bought it. The Triumph Spitfire is a small British two-seat sports car, introduced at the London Motor Show in 1962. Just because your cylinder bores or crankshaft journals look good, never assume they dont have any wear or issues. Now stop at .005 before the indicator reaches zero, or maximum lift, record your readings at the degree wheel. TR6 four speed gearbox with J-type OD base rebuild pricing is $2999. A larger motor was needed. The rubber insulator can crack and wear out over time. It's a surrogate for the actual stress calculation that works out the acceleration of the piston, whichis a LOT more difficult! But Ive stuck with it for reasons long since forgotten! swaintech.com, Driving the short-lived MGA Twin Cam is magical, Classic Roadster Showdown: Alfa Romeo Spider vs. the Triumph TR6, An MGC Coupe that recalls the glory days of motorsport.