Triumph Spitfire Engine Strip Down
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@bshnabel
@bshnabel Күн бұрын
👍
@T101cyberdynesystems
@T101cyberdynesystems 4 күн бұрын
Slightly more complicated with the addition of the rear spring, but no trouble for you and Phil 👍
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics Күн бұрын
Yeah, bit more to it than a TR, but no real issue, just a few more nuts and bolts 👍
@FlamingMonocle
@FlamingMonocle 4 күн бұрын
I love watching your Spitfire videos. I'm still shopping around for my own project car, and you can bet I'll be revisiting your work once I've procured it! Love your production style - would love to see you get more eyeballs on this. Looking forward to the next one!
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics Күн бұрын
Cheers mate, I've not made many videos in a while due to other things in my life, but I'm trying to get a few done and put out there
@brucefraser5363
@brucefraser5363 5 күн бұрын
Good to see you back on deck!
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics Күн бұрын
Cheers mate
@cheftush
@cheftush 5 күн бұрын
Good job guys. Must be hard working outside.
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics Күн бұрын
Cheers Tush, would be lovely to have a ramp, or work inside, but I'm use to it 👍
@johnmoruzzi7236
@johnmoruzzi7236 5 күн бұрын
Should have fitted a Spit MkIV / 1500 swing spring while doing this job and complete the performance upgrade ? Also… should really have jacked up the rear hubs to normal ride height when tightening up the lower shock nuts ! Unfortunately I don’t think Elin’s Mk3 Spitfire will get any attention during the next few years….
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics Күн бұрын
It's never been about performance. I'm not really interested in that, it's about capturing the sprite of the 60's in a Spitfire Mk3 and maintaining it and keeping it practical for todays era
@TheUlrikkaul
@TheUlrikkaul 5 күн бұрын
Hi Steve. I did this job last winter because of a noisy and leaking diff. Not a fun job at all. At the same time i discovered that both rear trunions where completly rusted and not able to move at all. But going from a original gearing 1:4,11 to a 1:3,27 has made the car more pleasant to drive.
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics Күн бұрын
Yeah, there are a number of good upgrades like a 1500 diff you can do to the early cars to give them longer legs, I like mine how it is though 👍
@johndavey72
@johndavey72 5 күн бұрын
Long time, no see Steve . As a body man l would have probably taken the shell off ! Have you considered getting a scissor lift for moments like these ? If's mighty tight under there ! Hope all is well Steve .And a friend in need is a friend indeed ! 😊
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics Күн бұрын
It's like anything, I'd love a scissor lift, and many other things in life. However I have what I have, and am grateful for it, so just make the best of what I do have and get on with it 👍
@jackb3257
@jackb3257 5 күн бұрын
What happened to your MGB GT?
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics Күн бұрын
I no longer have it, needed a lot of structural work doing to it, and I'm just weighing up how old I am, and how much time I've got in life to restore and maintain what I have. So the MGB GT is no longer with me
@CortinasAndClassics
@CortinasAndClassics 5 күн бұрын
This reminds me of changing the bushes on the Cortina. Whole axle came out. Hope you are well Steve
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics Күн бұрын
It's a bit of a job isn't it. Yeah I'm all good, hope your well!!
@mathias3968
@mathias3968 5 күн бұрын
What's the name of that company which refurbished the diff, and do you know if they also do TR6 different? Thanks!
@andrewcritchley7539
@andrewcritchley7539 5 күн бұрын
It’s Pete cox and son sports cars And yes we do tr6 differentials. We can also convert them to a lsd if wanted
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics Күн бұрын
As Andrew says Pete Cox and Son
@TR4Ajim
@TR4Ajim 5 күн бұрын
Steve I find that when putting bushs into metal sleeves, also putting a thin coat of lube into the sleeve surface, allows the bush to start easier and less likely to distort while fitting.👍
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics Күн бұрын
As they say, plenty of lub never goes a miss 👍
@leonetikos888
@leonetikos888 Ай бұрын
Explain that bottom part im doing a job and I can't see what you did to lose that bottom part and mine is cleanrer than yours but still stuck kinda
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics Күн бұрын
What bottom part do you mean?
@leonetikos888
@leonetikos888 16 сағат бұрын
@SteveDentonClassics doesn't matter I got it finally along time ago. Just couldn't see what you did at one point there. Idr where at.
@984francis
@984francis Ай бұрын
I actually broke my screen (TR6) attempting this on my own. It’s the same as the Spitfire screen.
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics Ай бұрын
Pretty much, it’s the same way to fit too 👍
@984francis
@984francis Ай бұрын
I actually broke my screen (TR6) attempting this on my own. It’s the same as the Spitfire screen.
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics Ай бұрын
Pretty much, same way to fit too 👍
@ianstoys13mgs
@ianstoys13mgs Ай бұрын
Its an easy mistake to make, that because the new slave cylinders you buy all have the blead nipple screwed in , but in the wrong hole ! Whats the old saying "When you assume you make an ass out of you and me !!!
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics Ай бұрын
I’ve heard that one before, and it’s always a good expression 👍
@DoctorMikeReddy
@DoctorMikeReddy 2 ай бұрын
What is the white pen you used to mark the pistons?
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics 2 ай бұрын
Just any white paint marker pen, I get them off tool vans Boxo do them 👍
@andymoorhouse8820
@andymoorhouse8820 2 ай бұрын
Well done long time ago but appreciate the job what was is Lh or Rh I need the same kit
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics 2 ай бұрын
Do you mean is there a LH version and RH version? In which case I would have thought so 👍
@andymoorhouse8820
@andymoorhouse8820 2 ай бұрын
@@SteveDentonClassics it's ok I did not realise rh was right hand drive my brain wasn't thinking of that
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics 2 ай бұрын
No probs 👍
@stevevorpe5735
@stevevorpe5735 2 ай бұрын
Traduire en Francais.Mercie 😊
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics 2 ай бұрын
I only speak English 👍
@KM-lk6yz
@KM-lk6yz 2 ай бұрын
Part numbers? Pease?
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics 2 ай бұрын
The parts are in the discretion, it’s a Pertronix Ignitor 2 for a Mk3 Spitfire 👍
@michaelflynn3970
@michaelflynn3970 3 ай бұрын
Nice video. Just got a MGB, and am looking forward (and dreading) the projects to come. Alot of people recommend the electronic ignition, seems like a good upgrade! Did you have to change the alternator at all, or the coil to do this?
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics 2 ай бұрын
There’s no need to change the alternator for changing the ignition system to electronic. You’re only changing a mechanical switch for an electronic switch 👍
@matthewward1070
@matthewward1070 3 ай бұрын
Nice video Steve. Shame we missed it this year due to it being cancelled on the Sunday.
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics 2 ай бұрын
Cheers Matthew, it hammered it down with rain later that day, never seen it that bad, otherwise was a great day 👍
@John-s8s8q
@John-s8s8q 3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!😊
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics 2 ай бұрын
You’re welcome 👍
@johnmoruzzi7236
@johnmoruzzi7236 3 ай бұрын
I think it needs a bigger steering wheel ! And more stylish.... ? Cute car though... The Daimler V8 2 1/2 litre was gorgeous.
@steveadams8799
@steveadams8799 3 ай бұрын
Good to see another video from you Steve. Sywell is definitely on my list to visit next year. As you say, so much going on. Johns Mini was something special, it seemed to rev forever, loved it. 🍻
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics 2 ай бұрын
Cheers Steve, Johns mini is an out and out racer, so it wipes the floor on a lot of standard cars. It’s a great show, and one I always like to attend 👍
@johndavey72
@johndavey72 3 ай бұрын
Cripes Steve ! Haven't seen you for ages ! Good to see you're still with us . The weather was certainly very changeable and John's mini was the dogs !!!! My father reputedly had the first privately owned Morris Mini Cooper in October 1961 . As an 8 year old , 63 years later l can still remember that unique and cheeky exhaust note ! Good to see you .
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics 2 ай бұрын
Cheers John, life has had its challenges lately, but I’ll be making some more videos soon, and more regularly 👍
@johndavey72
@johndavey72 2 ай бұрын
@@SteveDentonClassics l think we may have both had challenges Steve. A dreadful 30months .......but you have to think positve ......easier said than done !
@malcolmlane-ley2044
@malcolmlane-ley2044 3 ай бұрын
It looks like you painted the spare wheel without masking it also. I watched it all the way through but my perfectionistic tendencies had me squirming quite a bit and I couldn't stop thinking about all that overspray on the car next to the MGB on the drive. I do quite like the rear valance though.
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics 2 ай бұрын
Cheers mate, it’s never been intended as a show winner, just a ratty car, and I kinda just when with that 👍
@FixItLikeAGirl
@FixItLikeAGirl 3 ай бұрын
I think were going to refresh ours soon on the channel and make the daughter do it as looks quite straight forward love the video mate
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics 2 ай бұрын
Cheers mate, always good fixing things and saving the memories on hear for all to see 👍
@jamesnuznoff115
@jamesnuznoff115 3 ай бұрын
No explanation of how to get that #$%^ nut off the bracket that holds the line. Worthless
@tonymansell4691
@tonymansell4691 3 ай бұрын
Initially, did you lift it with the jack under the diff?
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics 3 ай бұрын
I do indeed, most British cars are safe to jack on the diff. The diff mounts are a weak spot on a TR with IRS, but this is not cause through jacking them up on the diff, it’s caused by torque going through the diff, it’s always the same one that breaks on them, most by now will have been reinforced, or repaired from this sort of things, but I always check them when working on them. But yes you are safe to jack in the diff 👍
@tonymansell4691
@tonymansell4691 3 ай бұрын
@@SteveDentonClassics Great thanks
@markcook3570
@markcook3570 3 ай бұрын
I own a triumph TR 250 With headers that go into a super trap with the baffles taken out it sounds pretty good if I have to replace mine I’m gonna go with what’s on this video from what I’ve heard and seen it sounds pretty good
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics 2 ай бұрын
I love twins and sports exhausts, but after long journeys it’s living with the noise, so standard is good enough for me 👍
@nigelarthur1281
@nigelarthur1281 4 ай бұрын
Thanks Steve, that’s tomorrow’s job!
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics 3 ай бұрын
Great stuff, good to hear
@mattharnden2936
@mattharnden2936 4 ай бұрын
Does the pump arm need to behind the cam or on the front side? I know on some British sports cars this is important to make sure the cam actuates the fuel pump.
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics 4 ай бұрын
You just push it up and in so the the camshaft operates the pump
@garycollins9477
@garycollins9477 4 ай бұрын
Excellent Video Steve 👍 Where do you support vehicle on axle stands ?
@joenewman7033
@joenewman7033 4 ай бұрын
Back in the day it was a quite simple robbery stop a train unload it, wish I was involved, I have met Bruce Reynolds son.
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics 4 ай бұрын
That’s awesome!!
@jagvette1
@jagvette1 5 ай бұрын
pity you got bloody music playing whilst your talking makes it hard to hear what you are saying
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics 4 ай бұрын
At some point I’ll re release the video with lower music
@vicsprenger8747
@vicsprenger8747 5 ай бұрын
Love your videos. Do you have one on replacing the rear outer axle and hub assembly. Unfortunately, that is my next project with my TR6.
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics 4 ай бұрын
Cheers mate, not at the moment, but never say never I might make one one day 👍
@rjmckenzie_vids9601
@rjmckenzie_vids9601 5 ай бұрын
fun fact about that specific lightning, one of the panels were swapped with a panel from XR770, The registration of XS925 is still on the inside of that panel on XR770
@andybroer651
@andybroer651 5 ай бұрын
Monza!
@vicsprenger8747
@vicsprenger8747 5 ай бұрын
I'm a subscriber and really like your advice on tr6s. one question, I was replacing my front wheel bearings using your video and today or no reason it said private viewing only. if possible could you explain why I can no longer get the video? thank you
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics 5 ай бұрын
It’s being updated with better sound etc 👍
@vicsprenger8747
@vicsprenger8747 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for the update, I bought the TR6 in 1969 and have used your videos many times. Thanks again.
@sossyavakian9112
@sossyavakian9112 5 ай бұрын
Hi sir, I am Zack from California and I have a Triumph a 67 model the spitfire 4 mk2. My engine is an 1100 cc engine. My question is would it be possible to mate my original transmission to the 1300 cc or the 1500 cc variant of this engine? Thanks!
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics 5 ай бұрын
In a word yes, you can mount any Triumph Spitfire engine to any Triumph Spitfire gearbox, the only real issues you’ll have are 1500 gearboxes need a different clutch plate, but with what your suggesting, just use the clutch you have on your current engine. Then the other thing is, your current gearbox will be a 3 rail, there not as strong as a single rail, fitted to the 1500s but they are still interchangeable with what you are doing
@stevenjohnson1777
@stevenjohnson1777 6 ай бұрын
Hi Steve, I like your videos, you have similar taste in cars to me. I have two TR6s and a 1969 Rover P6B.. One of my TR s is very similar to yours it's a 1969 one in Royal Blue built in February 1969.
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics 6 ай бұрын
Great stuff, I’d love a P6B series 1, but they are hens teeth compared to the series 2
@stevenjohnson1777
@stevenjohnson1777 6 ай бұрын
I prefer the looks of the series 1.They spoiled them a bit with the series 2,the plastic grille doesn't look as good as the metal one, and the finishing strips ruined the lines of the car.
@giorgiopagetti9019
@giorgiopagetti9019 6 ай бұрын
Utile , già fatto grazie
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics 5 ай бұрын
You’re welcome 👍
@Interesting_Drug
@Interesting_Drug 6 ай бұрын
What paint is it Steve?
@mick0905
@mick0905 6 ай бұрын
Could you do a video on fitting/removing the hardtop on the Spitfire Mk3 please. Hardly any info online and I think I'm missing some fittings for mine so would really like to see how it goes on. Loving your content.
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics 6 ай бұрын
Hi Mick, yes it’s on the cards to do a video on this, it’s just right now I’m struggling to find the time to make the videos. It took me a lot of hunting around to get all the correct fixings for my Mk3 hardtop as no one makes anything for them. Once fitted it changes the dynamics of the car. Keep your eyes on the channel if I get some free time in the autumn I might make a video on it 👍
@paulwood5803
@paulwood5803 6 ай бұрын
Blimey I don't remember it being that complicated.....
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics 6 ай бұрын
There not too bad, it’s just nuts and bolts 👍
@NZbird
@NZbird 7 ай бұрын
It might be an old video but it's still worth its weight in gold! I'm faced with a similar issue in NZ and just steeling myself to get started. Steve, your blood is worth bottling thanks! Geoff
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics 6 ай бұрын
Cheers Geoff, glade you enjoy my content 👍
@NightfallDrives
@NightfallDrives 7 ай бұрын
Lovely collection Steve 🤩 Let me know if you might like to feature in my owner stories series of driving videos, these would be a great addition 😎👍
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics 7 ай бұрын
Cheers but unless you very very local to me then unlikely as I’ve very little free time at the moment. Appreciate your offer though 👍
@NightfallDrives
@NightfallDrives 7 ай бұрын
@@SteveDentonClassics no problem Steve, I'd be happy to wait for a convenient time & travel to you at some point. I get the impression you're not far, I'll send a message on insta 👍😎
@hscomet
@hscomet 7 ай бұрын
Great Vid thanks Steve, Do you know the difference in the current draw between the standard oem pump and this Bosch style pump? I have run an original Bosch pump for some time but due to dirty fuel I am now fitting a new 'Bosch Style' Thanks - Richard
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics 7 ай бұрын
Most modern ones are Sytec or a Bosch style type as Bosch no longer make a high pressure pump. The Sytec is a good pump, and is well developed by TRGB 👍
@joshsmgb7890
@joshsmgb7890 7 ай бұрын
Do you remember how long this install took u guys? Less than a day? Thank you
@SteveDentonClassics
@SteveDentonClassics 7 ай бұрын
A morning work really 👍