PeaTear Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 I think I broke my spitfire tonight. Everything was grand when I went out for a drive then when I got home went to put it in 1st and the gear stick is wobbling about all over the place. I can still select gears but it's not nice. Can anybody give any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 Assuming it is not a spitfire 1500 (gearbox) then something is amiss with the remote gear linkage. About £10 for a rebuild kit (or was) Downside is you have to take the gearbox tunnel out, not a favourite job of mine, but not difficult, just fiddly.Allow a good half day to complete the job.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 https://www.canleyclassics.com/triumph-spitfire-mkiv/1500-top-cover-extension-and-hand-lever-assembly Kit is 519770 for whats known as a 3 rail for all spitty upto mkIV Its not for the 1500 or any fitted with a whats known as a single rail box Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaTear Posted April 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 Thanks for the part details. Does this job require the gearbox coming out of the car? Also what suppliers do you guys recommend or any to avoid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 Nope, the remote is attached to the box with 4 nuts/studs, so easy to remove. I like Paddocks and Canleys. But often all suppliers stock the very same part, as it is only made by one manufacturer. I think this is the case here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Zwhen youget the kit and ready to dive in its got a few frustating parts If you need to change the spherical ball getting the circlip off which sits on the stick can be a fiddle to loft it oit of its groove And check the new kit some sphrical cups are razor edged , and need a quick file to smooth the edges or this will cut things to bits Some 0 rings will not be needed There can be two types of pivot bushes depends on the gear stick so not all the parts are used The kit will include bushes for the mid shaft pivot , the bolt in this only fits one way Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaTear Posted April 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Parts now ordered. Hope they show up before the weekend. How do I get to the gearbox tunnel? Going off topic I noticed a pipe coming off the inlet (black with yellow stripe) manifold that is plugged with a bolt. I assume it's not supposed to be like this, but what is its purpose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Quote the bolt in this only fits one way No, it fits either way, but it only works properly one way ! C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Bolt plugged pipe is take off for a servo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nautam Mistry Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Hi Peatea I had the same problem you had and got a kit which was very cheap...my nylon ball was completely smashed but as I am a Newbie I was able to repair it...(with help from chaps on the forum). Its quite straight forward to do...will go for a test drive at the weekend to see if all is OK. The gear lever is now really firm with no slack but I suspect it will loosen up over time. Nautam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 thats a redundant take off for i guess a brake servo,, it needs removing and the hole fitted with a neat threaded plug. there is a breather showing going to the rear carb,, it should i reckon go to both is there a stub pipe on the front carb blanked off ?? or the photo has some of the breather missing you cant breath into one carb and not the other thats very unbalanced mixture settings . Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaTear Posted April 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Could just be a bad photo but I'll report back tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlubikey Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 +1 for the broken plastic ball. Gear stick goes wobbly horizontally *and* vertically, but it's still possible to select gears. If it isn't the plastic ball, I would re-use the old one and keep the new as a spare. Wise words about that wretched bolt at the bottom of the stick which connects the linkage - remember which way it should go and in any case try selecting reverse *before* you put the tunnel back on! Also, look for sharp edges on those cups *on the outside* as well. My "womble's nose" (stick boot) is now cut because I didn't check for this. Grrrrr! Cheers, Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaTear Posted April 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 So all is taken apart ready for new bits. It wasn't so bad getting it to this stage except for the horrible radio getting in the way 20180419_204603.mp4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaTear Posted April 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Pete it was just a bad pic. The breather goes to both carbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 Whats that mess up the gear stick ? Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaTear Posted April 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 That's the remains of the rubber boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 on my ...Vit6 I used a MGB gaitor and chrome ring , needs a small ply platform to secure the ring but overall better looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 On 17/04/2018 at 10:58 AM, dougbgt6 said: The screws in the kit are not the same as the originals, they have a much bigger head, I suspect metric. The price is probably down to the manufacture of the strange rectangular piece, necessary on the original cardboard tunnel, but do we need them on the poly tunnel, probably not. As Pete says (that I said ) The rubber seal is not thick enough, I have pointed this out to Angie in the club shop and it should be replaced with something thicker. In the mean time I've bought some draught excluder form Wickes to add to the seal. Looks like I'm going back for Gorilla glue, thanks PaulH! I think the lip is there to provide additional rigidity so I'm not sure grinding it down is the right thing to do. The other thing is does the additional lip put the alignment out? Will the tunnel be too high for the "H" bracket? Will the lip on the bulk head put the horizontal fixing holes out? I might find out today, although the grass REALLY does need cutting. Sorry, slight thread drift. Doug 12 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: on my ...Vit6 I used a MGB gaitor and chrome ring , needs a small ply platform to secure the ring but overall better looking Hi Pete. I didnt know you were into your dials ? Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 twas a previous life , until a i swapped the on song and rorty 1600 for a 2000 saloon flat cap Geronimo overridden by silly slippers motoring . is there any hope ??? Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 2 hours ago, Pete Lewis said: on my ...Vit6 I used a MGB gaitor and chrome ring , overall better looking No, it looks like an MG.... how could you???? Poor car will have an identity crisis. In that pic of the exposed gearbox, those rear mountings look like they're a bit shreddy too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 easy really it was half the price of a nasty looking triumph wellington Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaTear Posted April 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 4 hours ago, Colin Lindsay said: In that pic of the exposed gearbox, those rear mountings look like they're a bit shreddy too? Absolutely but that will have to wait for another day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 So simple to do once you have them uncovered... might as well do it all at the same time, rather than have to undo it all later. Refill / change the gearbox oil while you're on a roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted April 21, 2018 Report Share Posted April 21, 2018 On 19/04/2018 at 0:18 PM, Pete Lewis said: thats a redundant take off for i guess a brake servo,, it needs removing and the hole fitted with a neat threaded plug. Or fit a servo! 13 hours ago, Colin Lindsay said: (Rear Mountings) So simple to do once you have them uncovered... might as well do it all at the same time, rather than have to undo it all later. Refill / change the gearbox oil while you're on a roll. Also easy to overhaul the clutch slave cylinder. And how about a new Polyurethane tunnel with sound/heat proofing?!! Open your wallet and say "Help yourself" Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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