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

[Wayne Lee]

Hi Mike, Thanks for the info, I'm glad to hear it. I've got a 69 with a 
replacement 1300 Engine
on the side. I haven't gotten it home yet, so I don't know what generation 
1300.
Which do You prefer if it had been rebuilt to original spec, which this one 
supposedly has.
I'll pull the Bottom End apart and Check out what been done and change Rod 
Bolts and
Assembly Lube, along with checking the Oil Pump. I was told everything 
ground -.010"
and Pistons +.010". The Car was a cheap Basket Case that's very solid. so 
I'm fine
with any prospective disappointments.
Cheers,
Wayne
Douglas, MA
64 TR4 (project)
69 Spitfire (soon)
75 TR6  (Daily Driver after Headlight Dimmer Switch Change)

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From: "Mike Welch" <spitfire at freebacon.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 5:07 PM
To: <Triumphs at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] Spitfire Mk III Engine Interchangeability Pre-71?

> 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
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> 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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