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▲ 55 r/Triumph_Cars

I'm back again with my poor financial decisions.

Back with my $400 spitfire! We pulled the engine and got a piston out but can't get the cam out or 2,3, and 4. I'm looking to sleeve the engine since there's no direct replacements anywhere near me or are in a similar condition and, I might have the shop remove the other stuck pistons. (I broke #2 because it was cracked anyway and I didn't realize I broke through)

So far aside from the electric, engine, rust repair everything is going well and I still haven't spent a dime!

(Note this is a learning project so engine swaps are considered as long as they directly bolt to the stock transmission. Non stock engines will be replaced apon finding a stock replacement/ repaired original)

u/RileyCargo42 — 18 hours ago
▲ 105 r/simracing

Im very sad right now, clutch spring exploded.

After 3000hrs of use my moza petals clutch spring exploded.

u/RileyCargo42 — 4 days ago
▲ 2 r/EngineBuilding

Im back with my boat anchor

Got #1 out and decided to pressure wash the engine! The crank was mint and then we broke #2 trying to get it out. No worries though as this engine is definitely getting machine work!

Im planning a 0.060 overbore or sleeves, whichever is cheaper!

u/RileyCargo42 — 5 days ago
▲ 68 r/EngineBuilding

Triumph spitfire 1500 engine project help

I got this 400$ flooded spitfire 1500 to rebuild and I was wondering if anyone here had some advice!

So far we're doing damage assessments and the more stuff moves the more free it gets. I'm really wondering what else I should be aware of before I pull the crank and pistons.

Edit: forgot to mention that the flood was hurricane ian and that this is mostly for learning so its getting rebuilt even if it sends a rod through the pan.

u/RileyCargo42 — 8 days ago
▲ 83 r/Triumph_Cars

400$ spitfire part 3

This is the progress after 2 weeks on the flooded spitfire 1500 (78)! Flooded in hurricane Ian and yet I'll still revive it!

Currently I have done a full brake cleaning, (old hardware was still good!) and now we're working on getting the engine to a machine shop!

Honestly the worst bit of this car is the sand, its corse, rough, irritating and it gets EVERYWHERE! (Thats what's in #2)

u/RileyCargo42 — 12 days ago
▲ 90 r/Triumph_Cars

Just picked this up for 400$

A 1500 spitfire from 78' I dont know much about it but its definitely going to get a full rebuild to its engine!

Interior is toast and it turned into a submarine during a flood so I definitely have my work cut out for me!

u/RileyCargo42 — 1 month ago