Jump to content

oliproctor

Forum User
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    59

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Posts posted by oliproctor

  2. Inlet Manifold Heater Pipe Leak Repair

    in Cooling System

    Posted

    Reviving this thread. Just double checking that there is cast aluminium around the old steel pipe? I've cut off the old steel pipe at each end and tapped and drilled two male adapters as per the posts above, but I'm worried if the steel tube inside the manifold rusts then I'll get coolant leaking into the inlet...bad news if so. I highly doubt there isn't cast aluminium around the original steel pipe to safeguard this but just wanted to check! 

    Thanks!

  6. SPITFIRE MK2 1147CC OVERSIZED PISTONS

    in Engine

    Posted

    Hello all,

    I am just doing some research on new oversized pistons for my 1965 1147cc Spitfire engine which is currently at the machine shop being inspected and measured up. It currently has .030 oversized bores and will need to go to either .040 or .060 (depending on how the inspection goes this week).

    I found this an incredibly helpful comparison between NOS and aftermarket pistons (http://www.wbclassics.com/tech/tr6/engine/triumph-tr6-cast-piston-comparison). My engine builder is old school and specifically asked me to find NOS pistons if I could and didn't like the quality of County, although I know their quality has dramatically increased over the last few decades (and possibly even overtaken AE).

    I was wondering if anyone has a set of NOS .040 or .060 pistons so I can compare prices and see what the engine builder would prefer to use? I'm based in North Yorkshire and learning as much as I can, being in my early twenties, from those who have been engine rebuilding for decades so just want to see whats out there before I go in head first!

    It seems like NOS valves, tappets, rings seem to be a little easier to find which is good. Are these considered the best quality or is there an aftermarket supplier in the UK thats best to buy these engine overhaul components from?

    Have a look at my car on my profile, I did all the bodywork over university summer holidays a few years ago but now I'm on with a full mechanical/chassis/suspension rebuild during the COVID lockdown!

    Many thanks,
    Oli

  8. Insurance Valuation for Mk2 Spitfire

    in General

    Posted

    Good morning,

    I am about to renew my insurance on my 1965 Mk2 Spitfire. The past year it has had a respray, fibreglass bonnet attached whilst I can spend more time fixing the original, suspension overhaul  and many other bits changed and added like wire wheels... See pictures for more.

    Before I called around I wanted to ask what it may be worth after being bought for £4750 a couple of years ago or if the price has changed at all?

    Many thanks Oli

    Snilewsworth Moor Car #2.jpg

    IMG_2117.jpg

    1151725400_ScreenShot2019-01-20at21_41_03.thumb.png.8c76e0e9e8e17c6a565fdd440348e017.png

  11. *ADVICE NEEDED* Fitting Ashley hardtop to mk2 Spitfire *ADVICE NEEDED*

    in Bodywork & Fittings

    Posted

    On 21/01/2019 at 09:08, Colin Lindsay said:

    You got two!! Great stuff, mine never turned up and I'm now thinking I binned them in a moment of madness... knowing that no-one would ever want them.

    No I haven't yet bought them I was just wondering if anyone had some previous knowledge of fitting the Ashley hard top to a mk2 but it doesn't seem to be the case!

    Is the 'bubble' type hardtop a similar fitting and if so has anyone fitted one of these before?

    Thanks

  12. *ADVICE NEEDED* Fitting Ashley hardtop to mk2 Spitfire *ADVICE NEEDED*

    in Bodywork & Fittings

    Posted

    Good evening,

    Does anyone have any first hand experience fitting an Ashley hard top (as pictured) to a mk2 Spitfire? The two fitting handle pins that tighten up into the holes on the top of the windscreen are too loose and therefore I thought these plates (see pics) would be the right idea? Take the aluminium cover off the top of the windscreen (again) and then find a way to fit them, however I think they'll stand too proud and therefore will not fit underneath the aluminium cover when re-attached. 

    Attached are the two photos and then an email response from Mick Dolphin explaining the predicament a bit further!

    Thanks!

    Triumph-Spitfire-Hood-Hard-Top-Locking-Catch-Plates.jpg

    Screen Shot 2019-01-20 at 21.38.38.png

    Screen Shot 2019-01-20 at 21.41.03.png

  18. FOR SALE : Triumph Spitfire Mk 1,2,3 Ashley/Williams Pritchard fastback hardtop

    in General

    Posted

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292662910966

     

    Triumph Spitfire Mk 1,2,3 Ashley/Williams Pritchard fastback hardtop.

    This fits the round windowed Mk 1,2 and 3 Spitfires only. 

    Two sunroof version is even more rare than the already rare Ashley versions. 

    Full fibreglass hardtop and perspex windows.

    All surfaces are scratched and some areas will need repairing before a new paint job.
    Comes with boot lid hinges, boot handle, parcel shelf, fuel pipe and aluminium window surrounds. 
    Happy for collection or buyer arranged courier. Dimensions 180cm x 130cm x 40cm and around 20kg.
     

  20. SPITFIRE MK2 SU HS2 CARBURETTOR REFURB/EXCHANGE

    in Fuel System

    Posted

    6 minutes ago, Paul H said:

    With the benefit of hindsight I should have restored my  CDSE 150’s myself instead of buying very very shiny “restored” carbs as in the end I had to restore them anyway and would have saved at least £200 plus . Lesson learnt 

    Paul 

    In what way did Andrew Turner not do a good job?

    Thanks

×
×
  • Create New...