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posted Thu 17th Aug 2017
Hello everyone, ![]() Currently: - Spitfire Mk3 1969: RBRR 2018 - 1300fwd 1967 (Sod's law car. On its 2nd engine and yet everything still goes wrong) Previously: Toledo, MGB GT, Lambrettas & Vespas |
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posted Thu 17th Aug 2017
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... sorry about the massive pictures, not sure how I managed that. ![]() Currently: - Spitfire Mk3 1969: RBRR 2018 - 1300fwd 1967 (Sod's law car. On its 2nd engine and yet everything still goes wrong) Previously: Toledo, MGB GT, Lambrettas & Vespas |
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posted Thu 17th Aug 2017
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Hi, 1966 GT6 MK1 WHITE, GWK884D press/pre-production car. needs lots of work��lol 1972 Triumph 2.5 PI emerald green o/d.RBRR car No.35 Finished ![]() 1968 Triumph 2.5 PI Royal Blue o/d. car No.76 RBRR 2010 car No.98 RBRR 2014 Finished again !2016 FINISHED ![]() ANGLIAN TRIUMPH SERVICES /BUNGAY TYRE SERVICES. |
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posted Thu 17th Aug 2017
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That's a very generous offer David, thank you very much. Currently: - Spitfire Mk3 1969: RBRR 2018 - 1300fwd 1967 (Sod's law car. On its 2nd engine and yet everything still goes wrong) Previously: Toledo, MGB GT, Lambrettas & Vespas |
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posted Thu 17th Aug 2017
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I think, IIRC, 1300 FWD cranks came in two flavours. Those with a parallel nose (earlier ones I think and pretty sure the crank is the same as 1200 & 1300 Herald/Spit) and those with a tapered nose - with pulley to match. I think the 1500FWD also had the taper arrangement though I've not actually worked on one. Somerset UK Vitesse Mk 1.5 Convertible EFI, Survivor of RBRR 2008, HCR & 10CR 2009, HCR 2010, 10CR2011, HCR 2012, 10CR2013, 10CR2015, HCR 2016 & HCR 2017. GT6 Mk3 Roto - project in progress Spitfire MKIV son's project now on the road as a daily driver 2.5 PI Saloon now EFI (PIe?), Engine rebuilt and running sweet. Diff howling...... Survivor of HCR 2013 & 2014 Gone to live in Swansea http://www.tengaston.plus.com |
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posted Thu 17th Aug 2017
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Thanks Nick, there are three different parts numbers listed for the crank and I was wondering what the differences were. Currently: - Spitfire Mk3 1969: RBRR 2018 - 1300fwd 1967 (Sod's law car. On its 2nd engine and yet everything still goes wrong) Previously: Toledo, MGB GT, Lambrettas & Vespas |
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posted Fri 18th Aug 2017
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Sounds like you would be best getting the mamtch No pulleys etc Schadenfreude expert and collector of assorted rusty Triumphs on the Essex/Suffolk Border. |
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posted Fri 18th Aug 2017
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I don't know what the third variation is and don't have a parts book. I suspect that the early version will be the same crank as the RWD cars and thus easier to find, but that won't help with the pulley. A complete set of the taper parts would be considered an upgrade I think. Somerset UK Vitesse Mk 1.5 Convertible EFI, Survivor of RBRR 2008, HCR & 10CR 2009, HCR 2010, 10CR2011, HCR 2012, 10CR2013, 10CR2015, HCR 2016 & HCR 2017. GT6 Mk3 Roto - project in progress Spitfire MKIV son's project now on the road as a daily driver 2.5 PI Saloon now EFI (PIe?), Engine rebuilt and running sweet. Diff howling...... Survivor of HCR 2013 & 2014 Gone to live in Swansea http://www.tengaston.plus.com |
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posted Fri 18th Aug 2017
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Yeah, my one is also listed in the Spitfire Mk2 parts book (haven't got a mk3 book). In the FWD parts book there are 2 cranks listed exclusively for the single carb, then another listed for all TC's plus the latest lot of SC's. Haven't got the book to hand but I thought it just had one flavour of crank pulley; will check when I get home. Currently: - Spitfire Mk3 1969: RBRR 2018 - 1300fwd 1967 (Sod's law car. On its 2nd engine and yet everything still goes wrong) Previously: Toledo, MGB GT, Lambrettas & Vespas |
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posted Fri 18th Aug 2017
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I have seen this kind of damage before, though not on a Triumph. Caused by a loose crank pulley bolt. That engine had a fairly hefty torsional vibration damper on it and had been "rattling for a while" to quote the owner. Eventually the cam belt became involved as well and that was the end of the engine. Somerset UK Vitesse Mk 1.5 Convertible EFI, Survivor of RBRR 2008, HCR & 10CR 2009, HCR 2010, 10CR2011, HCR 2012, 10CR2013, 10CR2015, HCR 2016 & HCR 2017. GT6 Mk3 Roto - project in progress Spitfire MKIV son's project now on the road as a daily driver 2.5 PI Saloon now EFI (PIe?), Engine rebuilt and running sweet. Diff howling...... Survivor of HCR 2013 & 2014 Gone to live in Swansea http://www.tengaston.plus.com |
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posted Sat 19th Aug 2017
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Hi Pete, Gordon Townley RBRR 2014,2016,2018 |
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posted Tue 9th Apr 2019
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Hello all, Blimey where does the time go? Just to update this old thread, with humble thanks for all the useful advice, I had the original crank machined to fit the later tapered pulley and associated bits. Got all the ingredients from Mick Dolphin. Then commenced a very slow rebuild, which I'm pleased to say is now complete! More or less. After curing most of the initial leaks and whatnot, took the car out for a short run on Saturday morning and it drives nicely. Bit of a clutch issue though. It has a stiff grindy feeling when operating the pedal, which is not evident when engine isn't running. Gears are quite hard to engage as well, which suggests slight clutch bind maybe? Biting point is fine though, after adjustment. One thing I wondered about - I fitted a new input shaft but didn't grease the splines. Would that cause problems? Or is release bearing or pressure plate more likely culprits?
Currently: - Spitfire Mk3 1969: RBRR 2018 - 1300fwd 1967 (Sod's law car. On its 2nd engine and yet everything still goes wrong) Previously: Toledo, MGB GT, Lambrettas & Vespas |
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posted Tue 9th Apr 2019
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As for the clutch problems, how old are the hydraulic components? In my experience the master cylinder in particular can seem to work but fail to give full movement to the clutch mechanism, leading to slight clutch drag. Might be worth replacing the m/c and resealing the slave (less to wear out in the slave). |
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posted Tue 9th Apr 2019
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Cheers Dan. it's a brand new master cylinder, as the old one was full of crystallized fluid. I think there's plenty of movement, as I say it doesn't bite particularly early. Just stiff gearchange. Plus there's this graunchy feel to the clutch pedal, all the way through the movement. But that isn't present when engine isn't running, so it's not the pedal mechanism. Currently: - Spitfire Mk3 1969: RBRR 2018 - 1300fwd 1967 (Sod's law car. On its 2nd engine and yet everything still goes wrong) Previously: Toledo, MGB GT, Lambrettas & Vespas |
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posted Tue 9th Apr 2019
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Sounds like the release bearing may not be very well.... Nick JonesSomerset UK Vitesse Mk 1.5 Convertible EFI, Survivor of RBRR 2008, HCR & 10CR 2009, HCR 2010, 10CR2011, HCR 2012, 10CR2013, 10CR2015, HCR 2016 & HCR 2017. GT6 Mk3 Roto - project in progress Spitfire MKIV son's project now on the road as a daily driver 2.5 PI Saloon now EFI (PIe?), Engine rebuilt and running sweet. Diff howling...... Survivor of HCR 2013 & 2014 Gone to live in Swansea http://www.tengaston.plus.com |
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posted Tue 9th Apr 2019
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Sounds like the release bearing may not be very well.... Nick JonesSomerset UK Vitesse Mk 1.5 Convertible EFI, Survivor of RBRR 2008, HCR & 10CR 2009, HCR 2010, 10CR2011, HCR 2012, 10CR2013, 10CR2015, HCR 2016 & HCR 2017. GT6 Mk3 Roto - project in progress Spitfire MKIV son's project now on the road as a daily driver 2.5 PI Saloon now EFI (PIe?), Engine rebuilt and running sweet. Diff howling...... Survivor of HCR 2013 & 2014 Gone to live in Swansea http://www.tengaston.plus.com |
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posted Fri 12th Apr 2019
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Thanks Nick, new release bearing is on its way to me now courtesy of James Paddock, for half the price Rimmers are asking! Sadly Mick Dolphin has sold his last fwd clutch plate so I'll have to get one off eBay (there's a little bit of clutch judder so might as well change plate at same time as bearing). Currently: - Spitfire Mk3 1969: RBRR 2018 - 1300fwd 1967 (Sod's law car. On its 2nd engine and yet everything still goes wrong) Previously: Toledo, MGB GT, Lambrettas & Vespas |
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posted Fri 12th Apr 2019
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At least changing a 1300fwd clutch plate is a piece of piss. Schadenfreude expert and collector of assorted rusty Triumphs on the Essex/Suffolk Border. |
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posted Fri 12th Apr 2019
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As long as the input shaft comes out easily! Had to buy a slide hammer to get it out first time. Currently: - Spitfire Mk3 1969: RBRR 2018 - 1300fwd 1967 (Sod's law car. On its 2nd engine and yet everything still goes wrong) Previously: Toledo, MGB GT, Lambrettas & Vespas |
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