Search found 4 matches

by Loren
Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:39 pm
Forum: Jaguar, MGB, Triumph, Rover, Lotus, etc.
Topic: Triumph Spitfire 1500
Replies: 5
Views: 22996

Re: Triumph Spitfire 1500

Hey, Moe. Sorry I missed your post here, but I replied to your PM the other day. Let me know if you need more info. Just to update the thread... while the MS conversion was a success, the engine gave up! Specifically, the camshaft. Lifters and camshaft made an ugly mess of each other. I've decided t...
by Loren
Sat Feb 28, 2009 6:30 pm
Forum: Jaguar, MGB, Triumph, Rover, Lotus, etc.
Topic: Triumph Spitfire 1500
Replies: 5
Views: 22996

Re: Triumph Spitfire 1500

Thought of that. I mounted the sensor on the back side of the pulley instead of the front. Works like a charm, and the sensor gap can only increase as the thrust washers wear on the crankshaft. Might even be an early warning system when it's time to replace the thrust washers! Sensor_Bracket_Close-U...
by Loren
Sun Feb 15, 2009 5:40 pm
Forum: Ford
Topic: Zetec in a Spitfire
Replies: 1
Views: 5518

Re: Zetec in a Spitfire

Let me take a stab here... but you'll do better to a) read the Megamanual and b) post on the main MS board ... this board isn't really a Q&A kind of place, it's mostly where people post about their successes. Definitely go with the MS. That engine is all set for it. No fabrication of manifolds o...
by Loren
Wed Feb 11, 2009 12:03 pm
Forum: Jaguar, MGB, Triumph, Rover, Lotus, etc.
Topic: Triumph Spitfire 1500
Replies: 5
Views: 22996

Triumph Spitfire 1500

I've been up and running for a couple months, figured it was about time for me to go public with my "Success Story". The Car: 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 engine bored .040 shaved and ported head "fast road" cam lightened and balanced crank 3.27:1 Differential from a GT6 The Conver...