Technical Archive Links
as usual...this page is a work
in process
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With so many excellent documents out there authored by those who have gone before us, I'll not duplicate the info on this site. The links below will open in a new window to facilitate your tracking back to this list. Any 'one-of-a-kind' documents (meaning written by me!) will be duly noted.
| Engine related |
Installing the Crane XR-700 Electronic
ignition module by Rick Gregory |
| Using a Bosch Alternator at 55 amps to replace your old 34 amp Lucas unit by Rick Gregory | |
| Engine Oils
- more than you ever wanted to know by Tom Coradeschi - original Author - Ed. Hackett |
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| Using a GM Alternator - detailed conversion and diagnostic information by Dan Masters - from VTR Archives. And a GM Alternator conversion on an MGB by Paul Tegler | |
| Setting you Ignition timing by Victor B. Michael | |
| A word on engine interchangeability by John Kipping | |
| D-I-Y cylinder head porting by Standard Abrasives Motorsports Division | |
Carburation |
Adjusting your Carburators - from the VTR Archives. Better yet is The Hitachi-SU Tech Pages. Also How to Tune SU Carbutetors from 'The MGB Experieince' And don't forget 'Tuning vs. setting SU carbs |
| Detailed information on the Lucas Petrol Injection system by Egil Kvaleberg |
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| tuning Twin DCOEs on a Spitfire | |
| Jetting
information for DCOE's on a Triumph Spitfire by Paul Tegler |
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| Zenith Stromberg Basics - tuning and information | |
| Skinner Union (SU ) Basics - tuning and information | |
| DCOE Basics - tuning and information | |
General |
The Vintage Triumph Registries own Maintenance Handbook |
| The Triumph Information Exchange Searchable Archives | |
| How to read your Spark Plugs - color photos | |
| The Spitfire E-mail List Serv Searchable Archives | |
| The Triumphs E-mail List Serv Searchable Archives | |
| British Leyland Technical Service Bulletins | |
| General Model specifications - The Triumph Spitfire club | |
| British Leyland Technical Service Bulletins | |
| body work | Rust proofing tips and tricks |
| Paint and trim code identifications and Photos of the colors | |
| More than you want to know about body work | |
| Build your own 'body rotator' to work on your body | |
Electrical |
Installing driving
and fog lights the safe and legal way by Dan Masters |
| Build your own
panels... here are the drawings |
Engine side Valence panels by Andrew Miller |
| Trunk/gas tank panel by Vic Whitmore | |
| Radiator wind deflectors by Victor Michael | |
| Spare wheel storage panel by Victor Michael | |
| passenger glove box template |