[TR] Spitfire Mk III Engine Interchangeability Pre-71?

[Mike Welch]

All of the Spitfire engines are interchangeable.  I've put a '79 engine in a 
'74 frame, had a '69 engine in a '74 frame (yes, same frame),  etc, etc.  I 
currently have a '69 engine in a '69 frame and '72 engine in another '69 
frame.


Mike Welch
Colorado Springs, CO
'69 Spitfire MkIII x2

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From: "Wayne Lee" <wayne at motorcarriage.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 2:26 PM
To: <Triumphs at autox.team.net>
Subject: [TR] Spitfire Mk III Engine Interchangeability Pre-71?

> Hi List,
>     I seen an Engine For Sale that when reading the description raised 
> some
> questions.
> The 1300 Engine was described as fitting OEM 71-74, but that it would fit 
> all
> Spitfire
> Frames 71-80.
>   I wasn't aware that the earlier 1300's were the only Engine to fit into 
> a
> pre-71 MK III.
> I understand that You can basically fit anything into anything. But what's 
> the
> difference?
> I've seen a few 1500's put into MK III's. Is a special mount needed?
> Cheers,
> Wayne
> Douglas, MA
> 64 TR4
> 69 Spitfire
> 75 TR6
>
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