Mg midget 1500,triumph spitfire 1500, rebuilt engine, 9. The principle is simple, the more air you get in the engine, the more power you get out. The two recurring issues with 1500 engines are piston and ring wear and crankshaft wear. It produces 71 bhp 72 ps53 kw of power at 5500 rpm, and maximum torque of 111 nm 82 lbft11. Bonneville performance high performance triumph bonneville. Triumph 1500 engine for sale in uk view 52 bargains. Triumph spitfire performance parts, tuning parts and. Aug 10, 2015 hi blue, i have triumph workshop manual for herald vitesse and spitfire and haynes manual for spitfire 1500. Our crate engines are shipped via ground or air freight depending upon your location, but shipping is not included in our pricing. Official triumph spitfire mk iii, mk iv 1500 service manual. Introducing the 1500 a big change occurred for the 1973 model year, as triumph released the spitfire 1500 model. The triumph 1500 engine is the worst bit of engineering i have ever come across to the point that i now point blank refuse to rebuild them. If you are intending to buy a triumph spitfire, you should have a walk round of the vehicle first to look at body condition, the interior and overall alignment of the body panels and doors. Triumph 0 1500 bonnet prop stand removed a4size advert has been individually trimmed and separated and is in very good condition for the age scribble, smudge, crease and rip free.
Common faults of a triumph spitfire find my classic car. Mg midget and sprite technical tuning 1500 engine i intend to buy a midget having had two in my youth. The book was written before the introduction of the t140, so bear in mind that although most of the information is relevant, there are many changes in design to take into account. I was actually looking for a treatise on competition and tuning for these engines. The team at bonneville performance is dedicated to serving old and new triumph bonneville owners and riders who want to personalize their motorcycles and unleash the beast in this remarkable british parallel twin engine.
If you are looking for how to improved performance this book is not your cup of tea. Tuning data fields left blank are ones i am still hunting for correct info. It had the usual niggles of cars of the era but mothing particularly outstanding. I especially liked the designation of the correct fasteners and location. The 1500 seems to be the most affordable but can the engine be tuned to get a little more power from it. Pdf parts catalogue 22 mb triumph spitfire mkiiii, 4. Spitfire general specification data if not specified, data refers to spitfire 1500.
Someone set a needle specification from the factory maybe years ago. Moss motors offers a full range of books and videos to help you restore or upgrade your triumph spitfire. Paul geithners triumph spitfire technical information. Getting something out of a 1500 lump in the midget page. This page tune up data for the triumph spitfire and gt6. Mg midget and sprite technical tuning 1500 engine bbs. We offer the finest quality performance parts and accessories for the modern classic triumph bonneville, scrambler, thruxton, america and. A very useful technical book for all triumph owners. The new engine had just a few additional horses, but the increased torquean extra 10 lb.
It was replaced by the similar triumph 1500tc which was a small rearwheel drive automobile produced from 1973 to 1976. Triumph tuning by stan shenton is a classic book on tuning work for your triumph motorcycle engine. This page tuneup data for the triumph spitfire and gt6. Triumph spitfire info, triumph spitfire, all info you need for owning or buying a spitfire. Douglas of the triumph network states that a variety of engines will fit, from the stock engine to a ford 427 big block. The vehicle was based on a design produced for standardtriumph in 1957 by italian designer giovanni michelotti. We offer the finest quality performance parts and accessories for the modern classic triumph bonneville, scrambler, thruxton. Triumph 1500, classic cars, historic autos, british cars. Over 300 pages from the original spitfire mkiv and spitfire 1500 spare parts catalogues, covering the later spitfire models, from november 1970 to august 1980. The triumph spitfire is a small british twoseat sports car, introduced at the london motor show in 1962 and manufactured between 1962 and 1980.
The triumph 1500 is a small frontwheel drive automobile that was produced by standard triumph from 1970 to 1973. Triumph motorcycle parts for 1971 triumph trophy 650 for. General dimensions, weights and capacities of the triumph. View and download triumph spitfire mk3 handbook online. Triumph classic cars 1500 for sale car and classic. The two work in much the same way, but the stromberg differs in having an air valve commonly called the piston surrounded by a rubber diaphragm in the dashpot. Legendary engine builder dave vizard refused to use anything else after extensive engine dyno. Whilst retaining the frontwheel drive of the triumph 0, the body featured a restyled nose, a lengthened tail, twin headlights.
I dont have any experience building a race spitfire or streetperformance, so take. A full and detailed estimate is produced before any work commences. Buy your triumph spitfire engine from us with confidence knowing we stand behind the quality of our used car and truck engines. Triumph motorcycles in america book bonnevilletwintigermotorcyclenew hc. Mg midget 1500, triumph spitfire 1500, rebuilt engine, 9.
This crate engine is in stock and can be ordered today. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1978 triumph spitfire 1500 and assess the current state of the classic car market. It shows and describes the full powertrain and drivetrain layout pushrod inline four with a stromberg 150 cosev carburetor, fourspeed manual, rear drive and suspension setup double wishbone up front, swing axle out back. Triumph sportscar owners club spitfire tr6 gt6 tr250 tr3 tr4 tr7 tr8 all. This page lists general dimensions, weights and capacities of the triumph spitfire. If required, lift off the cap and replenish the container and run the engine at approximately 1,500 r. The big triumph chassis is very strong in this area. The 1500 engine has a lot of variation in the bolts and screws and it is often difficult to locate the correct combination, especially when someone has previously mismatched items. I certainly would not consider increasing the power of the engine without addressing the poor crankshaft location two half thrust bearings are just insufficient and prone to wear and dropping out of place, leaving the crank free to destroy itself and. To add any of the in stock, built to order, or available to order items to your basket, please choose an order qty and then hit the add to basket button to make it easier for our overseas customers, you can now browse our website and view prices in over 30 currencies. The weight of a standard triumph engine is 275 pounds. Our used triumph spitfire enginesmotors come with 1year warranty and 30day price match guarantee. Engine tuning data for the triumph spitfire and gt6. All parts are guaranteed to be high quality with the best fitment.
Triumph spitfire mkiv 1500 spare parts catalogue over 300 pages from the original spitfire mkiv and spitfire 1500 spare parts catalogues, covering the later spitfire models, from november 1970 to august 1980. Getting started induction spitfire engine guide v1. Triumph spitfire, gt6, vitesse and herald restoration manual. The main consideration is not the size, but the weight.
The triumph spitfire 1500 s engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 1. The purpose of this book is to assist the owner in the efficient repair and. All in all, the common faults of a triumph spitfire are few and far between. Find all your engine related parts for your vintage triumph motorcycle. The current owner has had the car for 25 years and it comes with a box full of manuals, books and all invoices and bills since then. Getting something out of a 1500 lump in the midget page 1. Triumph motorcycle parts for 1971 triumph trophy 650 ebay. Before attempting to tune carburettors, ensure that the engine oil filler cap and the dipstick are both secure, as air drawn. The stromberg cd carburettor, like the su see adjusting an su carburettor, is a constantdepression carburettor, hence the cd. High performance 1200cc crate engine bonneville performance. Bonneville performance offers this high performance 270 degree crate engine for your street or racing motorcycle project. Triumph tuning tips and modifications maximise your triumphs driving pleasure. Looking for spitfire performance parts for your classic.
Get the best deals on parts for triumph spitfire when you shop the largest online selection at. Sorry for jumping in on this late i race with a triumph 1500 engine. So look for blue smoke on starting and listen for bottom end rumblings. If you want to win races with a screamer engine go for the 0, if you want a good torquey road car get a 1500. Get the best deals on parts for triumph spitfire when you shop the largest online selection. Story by tim suddard photography as credited while often lamented, triumph s 1500cc, fourcylinder engine is still owned and loved by thousands of enthusiasts. Use the many tuning manuals as a guide, and dont get over ambitious. Triumph spitfire my first full restoration video 1080p hd. Ok, so there is obviously more to it than that, but bolting on an induction kit can increase your cars power from 12bhp, up to 15bhp rolling road proven. Part 1 1979 triumph spitfire 1500 differential removal, opening. Choose from rod bearings, pistons, rings, gasket sets, valves, guides and more. The triumph 1500 is a small frontwheel drive automobile that was produced by standardtriumph from 1970 to 1973. Been stored for many years all new pistons and bearings. A 60s period unit construction triumph offers an inexpensive and competitive alternative in the vrrauscra period 1 class and ahrma premier and sportsman classes.
We have a wide range of tuning articles covering all models of triumph from small engined family cars to large engine hot hatches and executive cars. It was replaced by the similar triumph 1500tc which was a small rearwheel drive automobile produced from 1973 to 1976 1500. Triumph spitfire performance upgrade parts rimmer bros. Are you trying to find 1978 triumph spitfire 1500 values. With the 1500 twin carb engine from the triumph spitfire 1500, and the drive train of the faster triumph dolomites, the 1500 tc replaced the front drive 1500 in 1973. The triumph 1500 tc was relaunched as the dolomite 1500 hl in 1975. This book is a reprint of the factory service manual for the later model spitfire with the 1. Triumph stag repair operation manual brooklands books. Hi blue, i have triumph workshop manual for herald vitesse and spitfire and haynes manual for spitfire 1500. Also, a number of the parts mentioned, are no longer available. Here at moss europe we stock thousands of parts at great prices with fast door to door delivery. The size and type of a stromberg are given by numbers and letters.
The vehicle was based on a design produced for standard triumph in 1957 by italian designer giovanni michelotti. As the name suggests, the model now featured a 1500cc engine1493cc to be exact. The complete official triumph spitfire manual was originally published in 1975 for triumph spitfire mk iii, mk iv and 1500 enthusiasts. His 120 bhp 1500 has so far completed 60,000 miles in a manner probably not approved of by triumph in other words thrashed to within an inch of its life while putting out nearly 70% more power than standard. Professional engine reconditioning with all the services you would need from precision engineering to full rebuild of the complete engine unit. The triumph spitfire 1500s engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 1.
This will wreck the block and you will need a new engine. The kit includes manifolds, linkage and carburetors with ram pipes. If you really want to get into tuning, there is quite a lot of info about triumphs. Getting something out of a 1500 lump in the midget. Bigger engines weigh more, such as the 427, weighing 701 pounds.
Sports car 57 pages automobile triumph tr6 1976 handbook. Best triumph spitfire engines get your triumph spitfire. The car was largely based upon the chassis of the triumph herald saloon, but shortened and without the heralds. The triumph spitfire is a small british twoseat sports car, introduced at the london motor show. I certainly would not consider increasing the power of the engine without addressing the poor crankshaft location two half thrust bearings are just insufficient and prone to wear and dropping out of place, leaving the crank free to destroy itself.
The chap who created this stop motion film is one of the few chosen ones who successfully completed a full engine rebuild without throwing in the towel and marching down to the pub, the engine in the film is a 1500 4 pot from a triumph spitfire one of those cars ive always sworn ill buy. Page 64 running adjustments tuning carburettors figs. Triumph spitfire performance and tuning parts moss europe. Almost 100,000 of these engines were used in the 197380 spitfires, and nearly as many were used in mg midgets sold from 1975 and later. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. We have a vast stock of new and original engine components to keep your bike running strong an reliable.
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