What kind of thermostat does a Triumph Spitfire have?
1300 & 1500 front wheel drive Triumphs The thermostat cover on the late US Spitfire was originally fitted to 1300 and 1500 front wheel drive Triumphs in the UK. thermostat (GT6 MKIII) Any 54mm thermostat
What is the wheel alignment on a Spitfire 1500?
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 1.5875 mm) For more info about alignments, visit the alignment page rear
What is the difference between a 77 and a 62-78 Spitfire?
The 77 Spitfire drives better and now sits almost level since installation. shocks (rear) 62-78 Corvette Monroe MA-785 1980 Corvette Gabriel (Auto Zone Part# 49304)
Do all Spitfires have the same bolt pattern?
All Spitfires used the same bolt pattern (3.75"). Late Spitfire wheels, at 4.5" or 5" (1980) wide will fit early Spits. wheels TR7 5.5" wide with same bolt pattern and offset.
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Alternator for a Triumph Spitfire
Use the fitment form at the top of the page to select your exact year and engine type for your Triumph Spitfire.
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Shop Triumph Spitfire Replacement Alternator
The Triumph Spitfire, like all other cars, relies on the alternator for several reasons. Arguably the most important function of the alternator is to charge the battery for the car. The alternator is a part that is located in the belt system of the car and it is made of the stator, armature, rectifier, and diodes.
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What color wire is used on a Triumph alternator?
This wire is almost always Brown/Yellow in a Triumph, and corresponds to terminal 1 on the GM unit.
How many connections does an alternator have?
Most places will be glad to oblige you, for a minimal fee, if any. Alternators typically have four external connections to the automobile’s electrical system: Ground. This is usually through the case, but some units require a separate connection, usually for the solid state regulator inside the case.
What is the advantage of one wire on a Triumph?
Quite popular among the Street Rod set, the one-wire units are not really suited for our cars. The only advantage is the simplicity of connecting only one wire. This advantage is lost in a Triumph, because of the changes required to the existing wiring to allow the use of a one-wire unit. All the wires required for a three wire unit are in place, and would have to be disabled otherwise. There are two distinct disadvantages to the one-wire: They are more expensive, and the warning lamp function is not operable with them.
Do all alternators have the same wiring?
All internally regulated alternators have the same basic electrical connections. By comparing the descriptions below, it will be easy to change the instructions to suit the alternator you have chosen. If there is any doubt, take this write-up, along with the instructions for your particular car, to an alternator repair shop, and ask the counter man to identify the connections for you. Most places will be glad to oblige you, for a minimal fee, if any. Alternators typically have four external connections to the automobile’s electrical system: