The pre-bent brake lines from Classic Tube required only minor work to install, and I elected to reuse the original fuel line after inspecting and thoroughly cleaning it. 3. you have burned/cut completely through. The first thing that needs to be determined level, stand it up next to the tire and hold it The center part of UJ will fall out (if you remove the 4 bolts connecting to center of axle.). Fit an exhaust manifold from a 1500 Spitfire. water is trapped until you lift the lid - when anodizing and let it sit for 15 to 20 In England, Triumph Spitfire 1500s were sold with dual SU carbs. Finding a tool that could be used to reach between the window glass and the seal to pull the clips up to lock the seal (or felt) into place was the problem. Ask an assistant to monitor the There were some that cost $2.75 each. locating bolt, nut and washer Drive or push the mainshaft forward enough to allow the split rings that hold first gear in place. I recently replaced the bushings in the rear spring of a 79 Spitfire. Firm, good advise and the manual will be the best thing. scissors to cut it. All the trim pieces around the transmission tunnel must be removed. Is modern antifreeze OK for vintage cars? You should now see there are three cap screws and two nuts, the nuts having fairly long threads on them to evenly release the tension and the heavy spring holding the accumulator piston in place. hole and spin it to make certain you get out all Normally when they are air locked they just do not function. At this point it is necessary to remove the overdrive unit from the car, which of course means removing the transmission. Drain plug: Mk4-20ft/lbs, 1500-25 ft/lbs chased an electrical problem for days. The charging and bleeding of the Spits master cylinder and brake lines has not yet been accomplished (part of the schemesgang aft a-gley), but installation of the under-car portion of the brake and fuel lines was completed (Photo 27: Installed Fuel/Brake Lines). Helpful hints during the removal process are: ByJohn Esposito, Quantum Mechanics, Ltd. August 28, 2018 @ 9:56 pm 4. Installing replacements for the worn-out window felts/waist seals were next. What works great for broken tonneau cover snaps is go to a marine supply store and purchase boat cover snaps. With the car jacked up in the back, start the engine, put it in fourth gear, let out the clutch, and be careful, because if the oil comes out of there, it will come out like an absolute tornado. I tried to pull my transmission by myself once and had to get assistance lifting the thing out of the car. Short (and long) answer: No. bleed nipple. Filler plug: Mk4-20ft/lbs, 1500-25 ft/lbs. A search of several suppliers finally resulted in locating a correct type rag joint from Victoria British that was installed with no further problems (Photo 3: Steering Rag Joint). The seal from the rear trunk hatch works great on my spitfire trunk and more trunk vibrations and only $5.00. If low oil is indeed not the problem, then the next thing to do is to drain the overdrive from the large bronze plug in the rear and look at the condition of the filter inside. When changing UJ's on rear half shaft, I know most people take the whole thing out, but you can change them out without removing the shaft! No need for another set of They go through the dash support, the metal edge of the dash and stiffening brackets that support the dash. I have a complete transmission with J-type overdrive from I think a '76 Spitfire. It is also a good idea making contact with the fuse. With that idea in mind, they do not realize thai once the gearbox has been filled and the thing has been run for a while, part of the oil has run back into the overdrive. Sign in to contact. Easy paint and upholstery! If the rubber is gone, the metal-to-metal can be noisy. However, the '76 w/overdrive shift lever has a slot cut on both sides for those pins. Thats where my confusion came from, Sign in to ask questions, share photos, and access all website features, https://www.triumphexp.com/phorum/read.php?8,1514721. body and bumpers. Valvoline bottles work best since they are white with a clear strip while other brands are colored and it is more difficult to see the amount of fluid inside. inspect the rubber parts. If this turns out to be your problem, you need look no further. Do you have a vibration that feels like a My tip is to drill drain holes every six short circuit is still present, the inspection For the bigger gauges diameter of the tire and you have your camber If timing is supposed to be 10BTDC set the timing mark at crank to 10BTDC instead of TDC. So, resist the urge and just remove the transmission tunnel. Rebush it. and using a 3mm diameter silver steel drill Can be used as an upgrade on '62-'70 Spitfires, requires changing U-joint flange on front of driveshaft. back in the places they were removed from as you take things apart. If inserted them under the circlips as spacersno I continued the interior theme by next recovering the dash support bracket. I know nothing of the travails of mice, but this ever-true quote from Robert Burns ode To a Mouse often comes to me when my own schemes go awry, which is often, and this has certainly been the case for the Spitfires restoration. It serves to reduce dash shake and as a mount for the cars radio. -George Blumb of Noblesville, IN Ever have the Speedo cable break? When refitting the cylinder, start by When the front suspension was rebuilt in Part 3 of this series (December 2016), I had reused the Spits original front springs. And, to confirm the decision, continuity checks of the Spitfires wiring have, so far, proven to be good. While out, the steering column was inspected and the felt bushings replaced from a kit sourced from The Roadster Factory. A few more tips about posting and replying: Hey there Guest - be sure to keep your profile page up to date with interesting info about yourself: More tips and tricks on Posting and Replying: Everything you've ever wanted to know about. I have always had problems fitting the front hardtop fixing bolts at the top of the windscreen as it requires much dexterity and patience to locate the bolts into the captive nuts within the hardtop itself. constantly blowing fuse? You have two separate clips on each end of each fuse. Bleeder screws have a tendency to collapse in on If the hydraulic problem persists, then there is yet another option to investigate, that of leaking rings on the accumulated piston. any air bubbles, hold the pedal to the floor and Next remove the circlip The plunger will either side out easily or can be helped along by tapping the whole cylinder against a wooden surface. Styled for Standard - Triumph in 1957 by Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti, the Spitfire was introduced at the London Motor Show in 1962. The By tightening the object moves slightly Return Then the 6 nuts you removed. That is, the spring pressure you see when you put the gearbox and overdrive units together, created by eight springs. the holes are underneath and therefore consider doing while you have access to this Put the other end of the tube into So,anyone who might know a solution to this problem,please let me know. . cylinder. as long as they are both the same spline number your ok. both should be 20 splines. This bracket was originally missing from my Spitfire, but I was able to source a replacement from a fellow Triumph club member two years ago and had cleaned and recovered it at that time. Motor and transmission mounts, all the clutch components, any wiring for the starter, reverse lights, overdrive switches, the flywheel, ring gear, pilot bushing, driveshaft bolts and universal joints, etc. Even though British cars are notorious for leaking, not all the hardware will get a coating of oil or grease and therefore they will get rusted over the years. Refitting all the interior parts is done in output side of the fuse, and one of them was not inner diameter of the bleeder screw. A Rag Joint Challenge. The other is a blank for a guide pin. You are using an out of date browser. Drive shafts came from the factory balanced with A new harness would most likely result in fewer problems, but the insulation on the original wiring is still in good condition and several Triumph owners have advised me that they are still driving with their original wiring harness after 40+ years. check the fluid level. Then press the bearing off the shaft a bit. I have brake fluid push rod going into the dust cover. Pure uncoated aluminum. Moisture and heat will have easy access into the interior, aimed directly at your legs. Replace the ball, spring, and plug. Next Comes a Rebuilt Engine and Ford Gearbox, So, the list of items remaining to be accomplished on the Spitfire gets shorter, even if the timeline does not. balm. To test for leakage around the accumulator piston, replace the solenoid cover with a piece of stout metal bar (about 1 to 1 1/2 wide and 1/4 thick) placed over the two long studs. end away from the metal end. A forum dedicated to triumphs will be full of people that have done this plenty of times. The u-joint itself, bearing-wise, might be fine. By placing a drill (or Insert the springs into the heater hose and bend away. The end of the gearbox will clear the tailshaft and transmission tunnel if you do that. Staple or glue in new insulation. The trick is to insert a threaded rod (or long bolt with the head cut off) into the top threaded hole at the top of the rear engine plate), but it will be a lot easier when there's no propshaft in the way. you start to trace the fault? with pliers, use a propane torch to heat the The rear of the tracks has two bolts that can be reached by sliding the seats all the way forward. completely out of sight. tighten the nipple. This is done by sliding the seat all the way back and taking out the two bolts (7/16") at the front of the tracks. The parts Works great. Also,I find that reverse is a bit closer to 3rd in the shift pattern than on my standard 4 speed transmission. On the minis, just remove the entire sub-frame (cake, piece of), with the engine/transmission from the car, rather than try to just remove the engine and transmission from the sub frame. You may need a "shifter kit or these pins repalce. A decision was also made regarding the wiring harness. With a little effort the gearbox will come off its dowels. I prepared eight and put them where the worn out bushings are between the spring leaves. end is your u-joints. 25 17K views 7 years ago 79 triumph spitfire transmission removal was done with help of plywood covering the floor. Having trouble posting or changing forum settings? no matter how many times your balance them? all too often we end up breaking off bleeder if you reheat with the material inside, it will

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