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  • Fuel Pump 377-410 (1500 Spitfire) on 1500 cc Midget

    Just installed above mechanical fuel pump (being sold as replacement for the original) on my 1978 1500 cc Midget (with spacer as original).  Works great as far as pumping fuel.  However, inlet tube totally interferes with steering column (ends about 3/8 inch to the right of the steering column, no space to safely run a fuel line.  ...
    Posted to Mechanical (Forum) by befo48 on September 15, 2009
  • Radiator installed correctly? Anything else

    I have posted a couple of photos to my gallery showing how I've prepared to install my new radiator in my '79 midget.  Would you please take a look and let me know if I have everything correct.  Also, are there other to-dos that you would suggest while the radiator is out.  All comments welcome! 
    Posted to Mechanical (Forum) by midget79 on July 14, 2009
  • Permanently remove fan clutch ('79 1500)

    I'd like to permanently remove the fan clutch (434-575) to make the install of my new radiator easier.  I have a Hayden radiator fan (231-678) and I'd like to craft a bracket to hold it in place rather than using the plastic reinstall kit.  Even without the bracket, the radiator is hanging up on the fan clutch.  Can I pull ...
    Posted to Mechanical (Forum) by midget79 on July 13, 2009
  • Re: Engine run on after ignition is turned off

    The problem has been solved: Engine was simply running too lean. It took a lot of 'trying things', including suggestions from this forum. It's  a rather interesting story how I ran into this problem in the first place. I bought the car with dual webbers on it, but decided to convert to a couple of SU HS4s, as the webbers ...
    Posted to Performance (Forum) by HV76Spit on January 5, 2008
  • Re: Engine run on after ignition is turned off

    Hi guys, I am back with my 76 Spit run on problem. Took the following actions since I last signed on: 1. Installed the run on valve and did the plumbing as the shop manual shows for the a car with Strombergs carbs, as there is no schematic for one with SUs. 2. Installed an Oil Cooler 3. Tries a couple tanks full of premium gas The ...
    Posted to Performance (Forum) by HV76Spit on September 5, 2007
  • Re: Engine run on after ignition is turned off

    Thanks for the quick feedback. I guess I'll hook up the anti run-on valve first, although I have to get creative with the plumbing, as the effect created by the activated valve is to create a vacuum at the top end of the SU fuel bowles, thus counteracting the engine vacuum, which is trying to suck mixture into the combustion chamber. The ...
    Posted to Performance (Forum) by HV76Spit on February 25, 2007
  • Engine run on after ignition is turned off

    I have a consistent problem with my 76 Spit 1500. Turning the ignition off after the engine is hot, e.g coming back from a drive, the engine will run on. It does this consistently. Have tried a number of suggestions made by other Triumph owners, including trying out different spark plug heat ranges, varied ignition timing as this could have an ...
    Posted to Performance (Forum) by HV76Spit on February 22, 2007
  • Electronic Ignition - advice, experiences?

    I'd like to replace the oem distributor/ignition system on my 1980 1500 with a more reliable electronic iginition system... Any suggestions, recommendations, advice or stories you can ...
    Posted to Performance (Forum) by michael on October 11, 2006