I lit my Triumph Spitfire on FIRE...

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In this episode of misplaced garage I showcase the problems I've been needing to solve. Along with accidentally starting an engine fire.

[@TheDlipowski]

Glad the fire damage was minimal

[@samsdadalways888]

Great video. Stay safe buddy!

[@benmodel5745]

Good lesson for everyone on having fire extinguishers handy. Nice progress otherwise, doing the same swap and got my engine fitted into the car where I want it. Managed to get it further backwards and down a bit from your mounting locations with liberal application of the problem solver (angle grinder)

[@misplacedgarage]

Right on! Definitely is possible to get the motor lower in the car, I just wanted to keep as much original metal as possible. Nothing quite like making something fit with a grinder lol.

[@TheDlipowski]

I had the same issue with my slave cylinder! I took one of the mounts off to get enough access..

[@geoffburrill9850]

Bloody hell mate you were lucky you didn't burn the place down. Must have been a spark from say starter. Glad you are OK.

[@misplacedgarage]

Definitely could’ve been a lot worse that’s Forsure

[@nickyalousakis3851]

whew. i think your theory would also be my theory as to how it started.

[@starckmad1779]

First! Oh the lessons we learn! Stay safe!

[@misplacedgarage]

Absolutely! You aswell!

[@grubinski]

Re: revving too high ... need a stronger throttle return spring? Pedal get caught under a floor mat?

[@misplacedgarage]

Pedal was as it should be. Not entirely sure why it was pulled open, perhaps the fire shrank the throttle cable outer shell? I had to completely re adjust it.

[@chaseincats]

very exciting - getting there. is the transmission in?

[@misplacedgarage]

The up all the components are pretty much in the car! Just need a driveshaft and a few other interior bits and pieces.

[@chaseincats]

@@misplacedgarage really awesome. I have a 74 too but it has the gt6 engine so it has a bit more power behind it but the miata engine would smoke it for sure

[@misplacedgarage]

Really you think so? I heard the gt6 motors were pretty good.

[@chaseincats]

@@misplacedgarage well yes and no. They made about 100hp when brand new but its been 50 years since then and most of them would need a full rebuild. Also take into account what you're installing has fuel injection that adjusts on the fly with an o2 sensor rather than carbs, the list goes on.

[@grubinski]

@@chaseincats Also, ancient British technology vs. relatively modern Japanese.