Technical Archive Links
as usual...this page is a work
in process
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 |