Simon Timperley

You live and learn - thanks!

I don't remember changing it at the upgrade but it always was larger and has worked fine for years - thanks

Thanks for all the replies so far. Yes, I forgot to mention I have got the bigger brakes. Not concerned about going very specialised with pads etc as just want good everyday usability, not doing anything silly! Agreed there probably will be seals etc to replace but want to get it moving and see what gives as everything was new/refurbedbefore it went away. As mentioned, immediate problem is to get the clutch and brake pedals to move, then, probably, free off the clutch which has always been managed by shocking it in the past. Not sure if it will need an MoT - need to check when the conversion was carried out but could be nearly 30 years ago - amazingly ...

Morning All Returning to Triumph-world after many years away having bought a Spit Mk111 as my first car and joined the TSSC nearly 40 years ago. Spent the next 10+ years aquiring less rusty versions, others for spares and a (also rusty) Vitesse Mk11 convertible. I soon came to realise that, in my opinion, the ultimate improvement to the Spitfire is to give it the 6 cylinder engine and eventually my previous aquisitions coallesced into my current Spitfire Mk111 6 cylinder with overdrive, high ratio diff and fettled suspension giving a car that happily keeps up with modern vehicles, much to their surprise! Unfortunately, life got ever busier as it does and 12 years ago the car was parked in a barn and has sat there ever since. Until yesterday, when I was summioned to look at rehousing it. Keen to see how much work might be needed to get it rolling I established that the engine was still turning over, hooked up a battery and fuel, turned the key and - amazingly - it burst into life with barely a cough. Too much life in fact as the reves whizzed up to 3000 (with a fantastic 6 cylinder roar), the throttle mechanism being stuck open. I've never had too much trouble starting it in the past even after lay-ups of a year or two but that really put a smile on my face! So all as positive as possible so far but the next immediate issue is that the clutch and brake cylinders are seized solid so I am keen to hear if anyone has any tips for freeing them off, other than dismantling and rebuild - unless it becomes obvious that they need new seals etc. Should I just try a much harder shove on the pedals or will that cause more problems? All thoughts much appreciated! Simon