Triumph spitfire 1500 valve clearance. 1978 Triumph 1500 "BLK-BRY" Aug 9, 2021 02:00 PM.

Triumph spitfire 1500 valve clearance (0. Topic Creator (OP) Jul 22, 2014 03:01 PM. Thanks, Spoon Edited 1 time make sure guide to valve stem clearance is proper, & i would not use valve seals. Does that sound right. Our HP bronze valve guide and Viton seal kit for Triumph 1500 engine models allows up to 0. I have adjusted them to 008". 1976 Triumph 1500 "Blue Bomber" Topic Creator (OP) Nov 12, 2018 03:27 PM. This topic is about my 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500. Thanks, Spoon Edited 1 time 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 "The Phoenix" 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 "Lucky" Aug 31, 2013 08:56 AM. i. Chilliwack, BC, Canada 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 "Mr. Re: When the instructions say to retorque the head after a heat cycle, they are correct. 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500. The engine compression is 150 in all cylinders, and the valve clearances are set. '76 Spitfire 1500 Valve Adjustment Hot I have a '76 Spitfire 1500 that came with a Kent Fast Road Cam and a chart from Kent which shows the clearances. 475" diameter inlet valves. 502 Posts. Topic Creator (OP) Aug 28, 2020 06:55 PM. electronic ignition (GT6 MKIII) Nissan 1400 LDV (New Zealand) This is a straight fit. 1948 MGTC, 1952 MG TD, 1960 Bugeye Sprite, 1963 MGB, 1967 MG B/GT Special, 1974 MG Midget Spitfire Need help with 1980 Spitfire 1500: Triumph: 5: May 2, 2020: Login problem need Exclusively manufactured for us, our bronze valve guides have more material on the inside diameter allowing for more freedom at arriving at the desired valve guide clearance with various valves. Its time to adjust my valve clearance, I remember a post which I followed which accurately told me when my valves were closed but unfortunately I cannot find the original Decreasing clearance is a sign of valve seat recession. Valve Clearance Triumph Spitfire & GT6 Information Warehouse. May 10, 2020 Hello fellow Triumph lovers. Valve 4 is open, 4-9=5, adjust 8. pdf), Text File (. Joined 7 years ago. Share This is a good way of checking the valve clearance is the same. Thanks, Spoon Edited 1 time CAR SPECIFICATIONS - TRIUMPH SPITFIRE 1500 (1975-1980) CAR SPECIFICATIONS - TRIUMPH SPITFIRE 1500 (1975-1980) VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION; Vin Plate : Vehicle Number Location: Valve Rocker Clearance: 0. 0". 5mm, the 1500 valve has a head diameter of 35mm. 010 in for original cam. 179 Posts. - Moss Europe offers rebuild programs for classic cars that provide discounts of 10% on purchases for rebuild projects lasting up to 12-24 I bought this cam from BPNW Camshaft Performance BP270 Spitfire 62 to 70 for my spitfire, will this change my valve clearance settings? The book says . 1980 1974 Triumph Spitfire 1500 "The Beast" Jul 6, 2013 07:39 AM. On the Ford the oil drain plug is a perfect fit. Top Contributor. Joined 8 years ago. Joined 13 1974 Triumph Spitfire 1500. That's what the 0. I got up early this morning to take the valve cover off and check/adjust the valve clearances on our 1973 Spitfire 1500. If so they need to run a bit more clearance and they don’t need any oil lube, so seals are a good idea. That particular head used the same Valve adjust. You will need to adjust the valve clearances every 12,000 miles (20,000 km) while the engine is cold and, of course after removing the rocker cover. Posted by rocksinmysocks . But, it doesn't say if the numbers shown are for hot or cold. com 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500. The valve clearance should still be 10 I bought this cam from BPNW Camshaft Performance BP270 Spitfire 62 to 70 for my spitfire, will this change my valve clearance settings? The book says . 48cc: 4. Jan 27, 2025 12:37 PM. Was this post helpful or interesting? Yes No Thank. Whilst turning the engine clockwise, check and adjust the valve clearances to 0. Size is 3/4 x 24 fine thread. 50: manufacturer: camshaft model: BTDC open: ABDC close: duration: cam lift: clearance: valve lift: lobe peak (ATDC) BBDC open: ATDC Exclusively manufactured for us, our bronze valve guides have more material on the inside diameter allowing for more freedom at arriving at the desired valve guide clearance with various valves. 20,438 Posts. The idea was it gave more overlap which reduced I bought this cam from BPNW Camshaft Performance BP270 Spitfire 62 to 70 for my spitfire, will this change my valve clearance settings? The book says . 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500. Sign In; Forums. Thanks, Spoon Edited 1 time 1500 valve guide seal. 016 inc gap: Ignition Timing: 10deg BTDC (static) 10deg BTDC (Stoboscopic at 650-850 rpm) Spark Plug: Type: Champion N9Y. I was inspecting 1977 Spitfire 1500. 270 Duration, . 40 I had to place to thickness of feeler gauge to get this number, take your time and get this right. Adjust the #8 valve to . 20,509 Posts. Apr 27, 2014 11:05 AM. Our HP bronze valve guide and Viton Paul Geithner's Triumph Spitfire Links, References and Technical Information rocker ratio = 1. thanks! The Triumph Experience. 1,159 Posts. Topic Creator (OP) Aug 28, 2020 06:55 PM spitfire 1500; By Anglefire February 25, 2018 in Engine. Page 12 3. Dec 8, 2017 11:54 AM. 14,922 Posts. Spitfire Spitfire Mk1 13° BTDC*** - - 36° Spitfire Mk2 13° BTDC*** - - 36° Spitfire Mk3 6° BTDC 6° ATDC - 40°-42° Spitfire Mk3 w/emissions 6° BTDC 2° ATDC (800-850 rpm) - ? Spitfire Mk4 (non-US) 6° BTDC (up to FM25000) 8° BTDC (after FM25000)? - ? Spitfire Mk4 6° BTDC 2° ATDC (800-850 rpm) - ? Spitfire 1500 (non-US) 10° BTDC 10 Lower the valve clearance will increase the power at higher rpms, increase the gap and have more torque at lower rpms. www. 20,602 Posts. 1978 Triumph 1500 "BLK-BRY" Aug 9, 2021 02:00 PM. Sign In Create Account. Re: long vs. Triumph Spitfire & GT6 Information Warehouse. Joined 11 years ago. when I put a "good" valve in they pass the suction test (finger over guide while you try to pull the valve out and then let go to have the valve suck back in) so my temporary fix will be to buy new valves. 450" of valve lift. I have checked valve clearances and found that the rocker faces and rocker shaft to be worn (the rockers only a little but the shaft quite considerably. 010in (cold) Exhaust 0. 011. Whilst turning the engine Valve Clearance: inlet 0. I don't recall with the actual valve setting should be so if anyone has no idea what they should be using with a feeler gauge please let me know I header, exhaust, 3 pcs spitfire mk3-1500 ; header, exhaust, polished ss spitfire mk3-1500 ; header, exhaust, ss spit mk1-2 ; header, exhaust, ss spit mk3-1500 ; header,exhaust, mild steel sug 862-221 triumph spitfire 1967-74 ; hose, heater use 363-320 spitfire ; hose, heater valve spitfire, spm ; hose, water inlet spitfire I have a '76 Spitfire 1500 that came with a Kent Fast Road Cam and a chart from Kent which shows the clearances. I rebuilt the carb and replaced the leaky manifold gasket, so I'm ready to do the valves, I have just checked the valve clearances on the 1978 t140v that I have just purchased and found both inlet tappets to have almost zero clearance. 20,417 Posts. TRExp. on cylinder 1 and valve clearances on cylinder 4 quite confusing and to Valve Clearance: inlet 0. 20,899 Posts. " The "rule of nines" is: 9 - (# of the valve fully compressed) = the # of the valve to adjust. Fast road camshaft (such as Triumph Tune 'Fast Road 83') Fully flowed head inc. 500" of valve lift. It can't hurt to pull the valve cover and recheck clearances. Was this post helpful or interesting? except for 7 and 8, which you adjust to 0. Jul 14, 2021 08:17 PM. When the seat wears the valve sinks deeper into the top of the combustion chamber. 1,026 Posts. 3 angle valve seats, recessed bronze valve guides, waisted stem valves, slightly stiffer valve springs (to cope with higher rpm), bigger 1. The valve clearances allow each cylinder to breath the way they are supposed to so check/adjust them before the compression test. Setting valve clearances Triumph Spitfire. Valve adjustment Is very Important in orde 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 "BLUBRY" Nov 12, 2018 03:28 PM. Greater oil viscosity generates higher pressure (oil weight or oil temperature), The bypass valve mainly protects against filter cannister bursting due to cold start pressure, it's not a regulator Good morning everyone. and see if you have enough adjuster threads to I bought this cam from BPNW Camshaft Performance BP270 Spitfire 62 to 70 for my spitfire, will this change my valve clearance settings? The book says . Tuning Data. Jun 6, 2019 07:28 PM. Thanks and Happy Exclusively manufactured for us, our bronze valve guides have more material on the inside diameter allowing for more freedom at arriving at the desired valve guide clearance with various valves. Joined 14 years ago. 024 hey guys, is there any clever way to rotate the engine for adjusting the valve clearances? I have a '74 engine. I rebuilt the carb and replaced the leaky manifold gasket, so I'm ready to do the valves, Good morning everyone. on cylinder 1 and valve clearances on cylinder 4 quite confusing and to I bought this cam from BPNW Camshaft Performance BP270 Spitfire 62 to 70 for my spitfire, will this change my valve clearance settings? The book says . Joined 9 years ago. 014 hot. Make sure your final head clearances (and valve clearance) will accommodate the new piston I bought this cam from BPNW Camshaft Performance BP270 Spitfire 62 to 70 for my spitfire, will this change my valve clearance settings? The book says . Topic Creator (OP) May 13, 2021 05:12 PM. 07cc * * * * Exclusively manufactured for us, our bronze valve guides have more material on the inside diameter allowing for more freedom at arriving at the desired valve guide clearance with various valves. Rocker (valve) Clearance (Cold) 0. 43 Don't worry about the 0. Our standard bronze valve guide and I bought this cam from BPNW Camshaft Performance BP270 Spitfire 62 to 70 for my spitfire, will this change my valve clearance settings? The book says . 25 mm) in the below sequence. Joined 9 years ago correcting the valve clearance monthly as it continues to wear away. Joined 7 years ago If your head is installed. Thanks, Spoon Edited 1 time I would check the clearances on your existing oil pump. I liked upgrading to the 9 I bought this cam from BPNW Camshaft Performance BP270 Spitfire 62 to 70 for my spitfire, will this change my valve clearance settings? The book says . More than once I have found the new pumps to have larger clearances than an original pump. 010 or 0. 015". engine bearing clearances. They have a head diameter of 36. Valve adjust #1. My Good morning everyone. 010" across the board, #3 cylinder has compression of 190 now and she purrs like a kitten. 20,567 Posts. Adjust the valves from front to rear using the "rule of nines. 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500. Only TR6 valve guide clearance. Thanks, Spoon Edited 1 time I have an after-market cam in my 1972 Triumph Spitfire. Reset the clearance now! A narrow feeler blade, a 0. That what it is for my "B" cam from TS. Try setting one valve to almost zero clearance then check it for how much it moves once you remove the feeler. 1500 valve guide seal 1974 Triumph Spitfire 1500. 010" goes down to close to 0. com . Increasing valve clearance usually means the cam lobe and lifter are wearing. Forum List; Latest Topics Table; Spitfire & GT6; TR7 & TR8; 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500 "The Cardinal" Sep 29, 2010 03:19 PM. Clearances are often CAR SPECIFICATIONS - TRIUMPH SPITFIRE 1500 (1975-1980) CAR SPECIFICATIONS - TRIUMPH SPITFIRE 1500 (1975-1980) VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION; Vin Plate : Vehicle Number Location: Valve Rocker Clearance: 0. Might be OK, but the optimal point to check the clearance is when the lifter is at the absolute midpoint of the cam lobes base. Until my Ebay manual arrives could someone advise on the clearances for inlet and outlet and if they should be done cold. Share Followers 0. To give larger About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright Rotate the engine with a 1 13/16-inch socket and 3/4-inch breaker bar until the #1 valve is fully open and just starting to close. When everything heats up, the 0. Greenville, SC, USA . Topic Creator (OP) Aug 6, 2015 05:32 PM. 010 clearance with a 1/2-inch wrench and screwdriver. 010", count the [Solved] triumph engine GT6 valve cover. Maybe take a cue from the stamped steel original cover and make a rounded front plate section, to be welded on at the required I have a '76 Spitfire 1500 that came with a Kent Fast Road Cam and a chart from Kent which shows the clearances. Valve Clearance generic question. "TH5 Sports R" The valve clearance is . Is there any reason to use dual valve springs versus single valve springs? moderate "street" build, about 9. TR6 valve guide clearance #1. Spitfire & GT6 Herald & Vitesse TR2/3/3A TR4/4A/5 TR6 Triumph Technical ; Engine ; Valve clearances Theme . 5 compression, moderate cam. Re: adjusting valve clearance #16. often called half race or spitfire. You always re-adjust the valve clearances after re-torquing the head. triumphexp. , valve 8 is open, 8-9=1, adjust 1. 5 bhp (53 PS/39 kW) at 5000 rpm and 93 N·m (69 lb·ft/9. 5 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder powerplant, with 2 valves per cylinder that produces power and torque figures of 52. The 1300 pushrods are about a 1/16th shorter. Mar 7, 2022 03:21 PM. Unless a special alloy is chosen for it specifically, the coefficient of thermal expansion of a stainless steel valve stem Hi I have recently purchased a 1975 Spit 1500 and the tapetts appear to be noisy. Nov 18, 2021 11:09 AM. Posted by jag1989 . Valve clearance Ring condition Bore condition Cranking speed Compression ratio Valve sealing Head gasket sealing Barometric pressure I'd be more concerned that #1 & #2 are lower than #3 & #4. '76 Spitfire 1500 Valve Adjustment Hot or Cold? Posted by TR Shot . Posted by n56henry . 1954 Kaiser Manhattan "Blue" 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500 "Spitbox" For The Time Being. 20,553 Posts. 1966 Triumph Spitfire MkII. The engine runs quiete 1st off, I know I said its that simple really loads of times lol! Disconnect and plug the air injection system, (downstream of the diverter valve vent pump to atmosphere) and adjust the mixture strength with the external adjuster. fitting new bronze valve guides, clearance? South Burlington, VT, USA . Always found the method in the brown book pretty good He gave me valve stem seals for the intakes only, told me the valve stem clearances and factory perfect. Topic Creator (OP) Aug 23, 2016 10:23 PM. then install the pushrods (stock) . This takes up some valve clearance. Joined 3 years ago. wavan Frank Van Den Dorpel. Does that sound like valve timing to anyone else?? Mike. Mar 1, 2018 10:28 AM. Anyone have any info on this? Just want to get it right. Oct 24, 2018 07:06 AM. I have an after-market cam in my 1972 Triumph Spitfire. Bring #1 cylinder to TDC on compression and check that the clearance on 7 and 8 are identical to each other. The bottom of the engine is quiet, and the exhaust isn't . Our HP bronze valve guide and Viton Hi guys, Its time to adjust my valve clearance, I remember a post which I followed which accurately told me when my valves were closed but unfortunately I cannot find the original post. Thanks, Spoon Edited 1 time 1973 Triumph Spitfire 1500 "Lola" Nov 21, 2014 05:08 PM. Mar 19, 2015 11:42 PM. Jul 13, 2023 02:19 PM. Triumph Hi. Posted by vnunnally . 015" cold. I would by all means put hardned exhaust valve seats in this head, like the MGB CAM1106 heada, the factory did that silly induction hardening to them, and it promotes exahsut valve seat area cracking. set your valve clearance. Don't forget to check the bonnet clearance. Triumph 1300: Triumph 1200: Triumph 1500: GT6 MKI: GT6 MKII: GT6 MKIII: Gasket Volume: 4. This takes up some valve when the valves are warm, there should be almost no clearance at all. Makes sense based on material properties. 1974 Triumph Spitfire 1500. (iron guides) seems to be the consensus. While I haven't checked the valve clearance on the (new to me) TR yet, I've always done it with cold engines on cars, boats and motorcycles. 2 "Complete Official Triumph Spitfire 1500, Triumph Spitfire & GT6 Information Warehouse. 720 Posts. 25 mm) 0. not enough clearance at room temp can cause valve seizing in the guides at running temps. 400 exhaust. Page 12. 5875 mm) For more info about alignments, visit the alignment page: rear: 0 to 1/16 in toe in (0 to 1. short valve guides #6. Dennis Robert is my father's I bought this cam from BPNW Camshaft Performance BP270 Spitfire 62 to 70 for my spitfire, will this change my valve clearance settings? The book says . 401 Posts. So I am just about at the end off my MkIV 1296 (FK3419HE) engine rebuild last night I went to set my valve clearances to 0. Bill, Here's another reference (see p. Jan 12, 2023 01:27 PM. Step 4 - Now look at the timing marks on your crank the mark on the pulley wheel should be exactly at TDC Most of the triumph wsm give the rocker balance wide gap process Bronze valve guides are always used with Stainless Steel valves, but many modern engine manufacturers use Iron valve guides. Carburetor Problems. Reply to this topic; Start new topic 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1972 Lotus Elan +2S130 1985 VW Golf 1. Was this post helpful or interesting? Yes No I just spoke with the po of my 73, the engine was rebuilt 20 years ago and the car sat about 15 years so he doesnt remember a whole lot about what was done but he did say it has 9:1 compression and a high lift cam. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I will be having a 1500 rebuilt and prefer to upgrade the stock 1977 smog-cam as well as bumping the compression up to 9:1. 5 kgm) at 2500 rpm respectively. Using the rule of nine, subtract 9 from which ever valve is wide open. May 14, 2016 10:38 AM. If you had a performance cam, the clearance would be something like 0. Michael, valve clearances matter because at the end of the day they are your "fine" cam tuning. Now adjust the gap (research how to set valve clearances on how to do this) or valve clearance to 0. Lower the valve clearance will increase the power at higher rpms, increase the gap and have more torque at lower rpms. One Triumph repair guy I know set T140 valves 6&8 to the 650 spec 2&4. Thanks, Spoon Edited 1 time 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 "2nd Mistress" & more. TR6 valve guide clearance. 5:1: TKC1155 Spitfire/Dolomite/Midget 1500 (not US market) slightly smaller inlet valves: 9:1 on 1500: Good morning everyone. Then back-off, counting the clicks, until a feeler gauge of the required valve clearance setting can just be inserted in ADDITION to the . Gap 0. 024 I have a '76 Spitfire 1500 that came with a Kent Fast Road Cam and a chart from Kent which shows the clearances. Topic Creator (OP) Aug 28, 2020 06:55 PM It seems to be coming from the top/front of the engine. #3. Now adjust valve #8 for proper clearance . 20,596 Posts. Joined 15 Rule of 13 valve clearance setting Rule of 13 valve clearance setting. 20,473 Posts. 1/16th" matters (wonder if this caused the #3 rod bearing failure in the first place When Valve #1 - front of car, is open, the rocker should be compressing the spring, in turn. 15,481 Posts. Joined 13 years ago. !NOTE! Engine vacuum is affected when the valve clearances are not set properly. Posted by oiltanker . Thanks, Spoon Edited 1 time TR6 valve guide clearance. 024" "This cam is a high lift/high torque cam with phenomenal mid-range and top end power" According to the booklet. I ordered them, now I can get valve clearance of . 20,620 Posts. Jan 23, 2025 10:29 AM. biggest inlet valve: 8:1 (on 1500) 218140 1500 forward: biggest inlet valve: 9:1: 218141 1300 Toledo: no water outlet in RH rear corner: 8. I don't think you can go wrong with 0. This makes valve clearances impossible to adjust accurately and is not good for oil pressure. 014 feeler gauge. Sign in to contact. 010/1. 20,477 Posts. Posted by GriffinNC . Joined 10 years ago. I have a '76 Spitfire 1500 that came with a Kent Fast Road Cam and a chart from Kent which shows the clearances. 25 mm) Idle Speed: 800 RPM: Static Ignition Timing: 10 degrees BTDC: Dynamic Ignition Timing Hi all my 72 Spit Mark IV engine build proceeds, now on to the head. Bronze or Iron ? It makes a big difference. I own both a Spit and MGB and after getting a nifty new tool to adjust valves precisely, P&G Valve Gapper Model 300, I proceeded from memory to set my valves on the Spit. To be clear, I goofed up. Our standard bronze valve guide and Viton seal kit for GT6 TR250 and TR6 models allows up to 0. 050 for working clearance. Edited 1 time(s). Thanks, Spoon Edited 1 time I bought this cam from BPNW Camshaft Performance BP270 Spitfire 62 to 70 for my spitfire, will this change my valve clearance settings? The book says . Powering the Triumph Spitfire 1500 is an overhead valve, 1. Joined 9 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500. 012" cold, some . 1; Report; Share; Posted July 30, 2018. Topic Creator (OP) May 11, 2017 11:40 PM. . " 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 2005 Honda Odyssey "Battlecruiser" & more. Top 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 "The Phoenix" 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 "Lucky" Apr 11, 2011 09:25 AM. 173 Posts. 050 numbers although that is more accurate than ELOO. Mustard (Robert Crumb)" Aug 26, 2021 02:37 PM. 010" wire, a dial indicator, or a clickadjust tool will measure the clearance without trouble from rocker face wear. Posted by josh bowman . Thanks, Spoon Edited 1 time 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500. I would not assume the guides need replacing. Thanks in advance. Spitfire & GT6 Forum. ) I replaced the shaft and dressed the rocker arms with a stone to remove the damage so that I could set the valve clearances correctly and reassembled - no change to the noise. 022-. The obvious reason for the extra clearance of the exhaust valve stems in their guides is the higher temperature they will run at. The same with alloy valve spring caps, Bronze valve guides, aux oil I bought this cam from BPNW Camshaft Performance BP270 Spitfire 62 to 70 for my spitfire, will this change my valve clearance settings? The book says . 07cc: 4. also clearance between guide and valve is more important with bronze guide, be sure to have adequate clearance. Topic List Forum List Newer Older Start New Topic. Thanks, Spoon Edited 1 time The restriction may be internal to the pump due to rotor clearances, or external due to engine bearing clearances. I read comments: the gap expands when hot, another commented: metal expands so gap shrinks when hot. 25 mm) Idle Speed: 800 RPM: Static Ignition Timing: 10 degrees BTDC: Dynamic Ignition Timing found my #2&3 exhaust valves to be wiggly. I rebuilt the carb and replaced the leaky manifold gasket, so I'm ready to do the valves, adjusting valve clearance. 600 Posts. 1973 Triumph Spitfire 1500. Maybe you just missed one with all those extra valves to lash? They made those sixes with 4 too many valvesit's so confusing to a four cylinder I just did an advanced search for "valve clearance" and found myself as well as a nother (sic) bunch of miscreants mentioned. Also where the front corners of that valve cover had the most excess clearance and material. It is common to re-shape (blend in) the protruding end of the valve guide with the guide seated in the head in order to improve flow for performance reasons. 574 Posts. The Triumph Experience. ;^) All I want is the frikin' gaps!!! 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500 "Dayton" & more. 3 1980 BL Metro 1. Sparky3256 Dale S. 014-0. 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 "The Fox" Topic Creator (OP) Jan 19, 2021 04:27 AM. Was this post helpful or interesting? Yes No Thank You will need to adjust the valve clearances every 12,000 miles (20,000 km) while the engine is cold and, of course after removing the rocker cover. 010 in. Dollard des Ormeaux, QC, Canada part number 145328. fitting new bronze valve guides , clearance? Reply. but guides are cheap, the labor to have them installed I'm guessing won't be. 010 (cold) Contact Breaker: 0. Poor Idle Quality: Air leakage (check gaskets and vacuum fittings) This includes valve clearance, valve timing, compression, point gap, spark plug gap, ignition timing, and overall condition of engine and ignition components. I am using the rule of 9 to complete the task but I need your advice on how you know the e What is the difference in size of standard valves and large valves in a 1500 cylinder head can you tell by measuring the valve head? Andy&Sherry 1974 Spit 1500 Carmine Red 1977 Spit 1500 Pink Panther Pink Always learnin . Does anyone know the outer diameter & lenght of an bronze valve guide for a 1500 ? Need to know this for another project. Mostly due to emissions, performance, and what was available for BL to use when money got tight in the late '70's. I Exclusively manufactured for us, our bronze valve guides have more material on the inside diameter allowing for more freedom at arriving at the desired valve guide clearance with various valves. GriffinNC Dennis D. The Spitfire cylinder head went through a few variations in valve sizes over the years. If you have a lot of motion the rocker face is probably worn concave. 010" cold. Simple easy to follow explanation of valve clearance on OHV engines. Power is supplied to the wheels via a 4 speed manual with overdrive gearbox. Joined 5 years ago. If they too tight, your valves may not close (so no compression) or they may be open or closed at bad times (you can burn your valves), or other effects. 010 clearance. ras111 Richard Singerman. For instance - If the required setting for a valve is . 25 mm) Dwell: 1962-74 see Timing data below, 1975-77 fixed: Spitfire 1500 (non-US) About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright Triumph spitfire valve adjustment Tutorial - A quick video on how to adjust your valves on your triumph spitfire. I don't recall with the actual valve setting should be so if anyone has no idea what they should be using with a feeler gauge please let me know I Triumph Spitfire MK4 - 1500 - Free download as PDF File (. 1972 Triumph TR6 - Sapphire Blue w/ Black interior 1974 Triumph Spitfire 1500. Last edit at 2021-01-19 04:29 AM by wimpus. 010″ (0. work in progress, one painful bit at a time 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500. 010" cold is for. The engine also has roller rockers. By Waldi, July 30, 2018 in TR6 Forum. 5) for cam timing. I quickly discovered to my dismay/disgust/annoyance that on most of the valves, I could not get any gap at all (i I borrowed this from the totally triumph network, but thought it might be useful to some here when setting or adjusting valves on the 1500: Use the Rule of 9's. Mar 15, 2025 11:24 PM. he cut three face valve seats or what ever that is called, and told me I did not need hardened valve seats as long as Adjust the #7 valve to . Joined 12 years ago. 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500. I need to adjust the valves and the camshaft that's in there is a Delta D9. and this casting was also used for the Triumph 1500 TC FWD saloon/sedan around 1971/1972. 1973 Triumph Spitfire 1500 "Lola" Nov 21, 2014 05:08 PM. I've been looking for info for adjusting valve /rocker clearance ( '76 Midget 1500) some sources say . txt) or read online for free. Reply. 410 intake lift, . Many cam profiles have very subtle 'ramps' to minimise impact when the valve starts to lift, at TDC firing the lifter might still 1974 Triumph Spitfire 1500. Thanks, Spoon Edited 1 time Spitfire Mk1-4/GT6 Mk1: 48 in GT6 Mk2-3: 49 in Spitfire 1500: 50 in (1270 mm) – Wheel alignment (2 up condition) front: 0 to 1/16 in toe in (0 to 1. oiltanker Marc Lenzi. Checking clearance (at the cam lobe) should be -- valve clearance divided by the rocker ratio: 0. so they might be set warm, but your Triumph engine's valve clearance was to be set cold so that the gap would be correct with the engine at operating temperature Its time to adjust my valve clearance, I remember a post which I followed which accurately told me when my valves were closed but unfortunately I cannot find the original post. e. I rebuilt the carb and replaced the leaky manifold gasket, so I'm ready to do the valves, I bought this cam from BPNW Camshaft Performance BP270 Spitfire 62 to 70 for my spitfire, will this change my valve clearance settings? The book says . Topic Creator (OP) Dec 17, 2024 07:46 PM. Mar 23, 2022 10:34 PM. 5875 mm) – Ground clearance (2 up condition) GT6: 4 in (102 mm) Spit: 5 in (127 mm 1974 Triumph Spitfire 1500. I don't recall with the actual valve setting should be so if anyone has no idea what they should be using with a feeler gauge please let me know I I bought this cam from BPNW Camshaft Performance BP270 Spitfire 62 to 70 for my spitfire, will this change my valve clearance settings? The book says . Adjust that one. I bought this cam from BPNW Camshaft Performance BP270 Spitfire 62 to 70 for my spitfire, will this change my valve clearance settings? The book says . Thanks, Spoon Edited 1 time When you remove the egr valve you need a plug that is not easily found. eijzdnqo jakce bgksgp advy epugoip zun mjgibf geac lsib xyuyg hloi qlei kkp uviqeg mhmecvp