Richard Lambert

Thanks guys off they come I think remember seeing them on a fan now 👍👍

Morning all just brought another triumph this time a Herald can any one tell me what these rods are and where should they go many thanks

Thanks Kevin That diagram has given me a better understanding one side looks like it has had a new outer sill fitted and I can see the three parts sandwiched together but the floor has rotted at the seam Drivers side however there are only two parts welded a new outer sill but no strengthener looking though the hole I can see the outer sill and paper thin rust piles but the floor looks better however this is before I set the girder to work. If I cut out the outer sill do I need to make any kind of jig between the door I know this is going to turn out to be a big job but its got to be done and the only way I am going to learn is just do it.

Thanks for the advise the photos make it look better than it is the rot is the whole length of the sill on both the floor and sill I was considering new floor panels and inner sills, is the floor welded to the outer sill, I see the cross members are spot welded All this because I wasn't happy with a patch the PO had done Rich

Hi all I thought I would look at the small bit of corrosion only to find the floor inner sills and inner a posts have all rotted. I have done a bit of welding ie seat brackets and boxes but nothing on a car should I attempt this task if so any recommendations on the work order

Cable fitted spark gone now to get the old girl started thanks all

Thanks Pete I thought as much as there is no earthing strap from the engine anywhere only from battery going to fit one today.

Hi all again I have just fitted a power spark ignition system to and while trying to start her I noticed a spark jumping from the accelerator linkage to the chassis its a strong spark like you would want from a spark plug and leaves the linkage very hot the engine has not started when it sparks the engine stops turning I connected the red lead to the + and black to - on the coil and white-ish lead to + Should there be a earthing there earthing strap from engine to chassis Any ideas Thanks

Good news engine back in went back easy but gearbox seemed to be wrong so engine mountings swapped round still no joy moved engine back and forth no joy consulted the manual in case I had missed something nothing Then out of the corner of my eye I spotted a photo of the gear leaver It should have a sharper bend so now on the lookout for the correct leaver or blowlamp and sledge hammer Lesson learned trust your first judgement and look for a simple fault.

Hi Again Dose anyone know what this manifold is there are no marking on the manifold I'm looking to buy the rest of the exhaust system to my MK3 Spitfire with early MKIV engine

Novel design hex key and a 9mm socket Why?

Many Thanks

Hi Can anyone help with what carbs I have there is a tab with AUD257R and AUD2140 on the float chamber I think they are 1 1/4 HS2, but as I seem to have an assortment of engine parts fitted thought I would ask the experts first Thanks

The cause of clutch judder

Hi I am currently rebuilding a MKIV engine and gear box for money penny (mk3 Spitfire), I have taken out a Dolly Engine and 1500 single rail gear box so the prop shaft will now be to short what prop should I put on the shopping list mk3 or IV Thanks again

Thanks Guys

She was meant to be a rolling Restoration now she Rolls ?

Hi Again Now I have identified the engine as spitfire MKIV, can anyone help with what this stamp is on the cylinder head IKC1156 Thanks Rich

Thanks Pete

That Number makes scene and I think the gasket required will be without the tab ?

I am in the process of swapping engines I have one with a recondition bottom and the other has a recon head however I am a little confused with the identification of of one the engine number is FH7048HE now my thoughts were Spitfire MKIV FH = Spitfire MKIV HE= High compression engine But when trying to identify parts the number seem short by 1 digit Any help I need to get head gasket set with or without the tab?

Hi Pete the hex key has been used to replace the throw out pin, I think the gear box has to go and be replaced with a correct type the current one is not the best.

Hi All Just brought my first Triumph Spitfire MK3 as a project car not sure where to start she is on the road, spent last week looking over it and found a lot wrong It has a Dolomite engine I think number DH78301 A 1500 gear box (single rail) I think An Allen key used to hold the clutch mech in place, Clutch is on its way out but what clutch do I use or do I try and source a correct gearbox/engine GT6 fiberglass bonnet which I quite like The list goes on with suspension and exhaust Radiator to big I have renamed it money penny Where to start on this journey looks like I will be asking lots of questions