Triumph Spitfire Questions Maintenance & Repair

1978 Spitfire Shuts Off While Driving.

Still having issues with my 1978 Spitfire. It shuts off randomly and then will only restart after a while of sitting. It has happened in very hot weather so I assumed it could be vapor lock. I wra...

1976 Triumph Spitfire Idle Changing And Stalling

Car runs great! However when I take it on long runs and come to a stop sign the idle wants to go down until the car stalls. The car is NOT over heating. All lines have been insulated with 2000 degree ...

Removal Of Intake And Exhaust Manifolds

what wrench do i use to remove the two long nuts under the intake manifolo?

Problem Starting A 1668 Spitfie

My battery is fully charged and the engine turns over ! I want to know if there is a place to spray starting fluid into the engine!

How Do I Lube These Bearings?

I have a '79 Spitfire 1500 and i need to lubricate the rear hub inner needle bearings and also the hub outer bearings before they are pressed into the hub and on to the shaft. A packet of grease was i...

Brake Fluid And Transmission Fluid

Is the same fluid used for both and if not what do i get for standard transmission?

Can I Use A Weber Carb On My 1965 Spitfire

don't know much or how to rebuild su s so I would like to put a weber on the car

Weber Carb Conversion

I have SU carbs that went bad. I want to switch over to a Weber carb. I am having a hard time finding one that will fit my 1966 Triumph Spitfire MK2. Can some help and post a link? Thank you!

1972 Triumph Spitfire Differential

I want a higher top end speed. I believe the final drive that's in it is a 4:11. I have an additional rear end with FK30859 stamped on it but can't find that designation anywhere. What is it?

#3 Plug Is Fouled (black And Sooty) The Other Cyl Good. Engine Has Misfire...

Engine is misfiring and number 3 cyl plug is black ( fuel fouled) I have replaced wires, plugs, etc. compression is 115 +/- 3lbs in all cylinders. Why is number three acting up?

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Carburetor Issues On A 1965 Spitfire

So I recently replaced the starter solenoid and coil pack on it and ran fine for 3 miles and then had a ton of carburetor issues where it seems like it's not getting enough fuel so I replace the fu...

Triumph Spitfire 1966 Mk2 - SU Carb Problems

Good day All I have a technical question about the SU carbs of my 1966 Triumph Spitfire MK 2. I recently replaced the fuel pump (New) and since then there is petrol pouring out of the carbs. ...

I Have A 1975 Triumph Spitfire. It Has Been Parked For A Few Years. The Rea...

I have tried spraying WD40, tapping it with a hammer, detaching the hand brake cable, releasing brake fluid, and lastly put a torch to it. I am not sure what to do next.

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I Have A British Triumph 1500 And It Drives GREAT On The Open Highway But H...

Problem Starting A 1968 Spitfire

My battery is fully charged and the engine turns over ! I want to know if there is a place to spray starting fluid into the engine!