Engine Tear Down | Triumph Spitfire Restoration - Part 96 

It’s fun taking stuff apart!

Yeah it’s just as well you’re taking the whole thing apart. The rocker shaft can’t be reversed though. It’s asymmetric due to the oil feed and also the feeds to each rocker have direction. They’re not crazy expensive so replace it unless it’s perfect. Check the rockers for wear on the face, and in the bore (there’s a spec for this, you can check using an unworn bit of the shaft and feeler gauges). I’ve read there’s a refurb service for the rockers and shaft in the US, which would be worth investigating. I’d also strongly recommend measuring the crank, bores and pistons, or having a machine shop do so for you rather than relying on feel!

Glad you desided to do a full tare down! I will be doing a full rebuild on a 2nd engine while I drive the car this summer so when the time comes just do an engine swap. I'll be fallowing along.

Long sleeve and hoodie in FL? -- This will be fun to watch. I'd really like to get my new frame painted and start migrating parts this summer..

Cool Video! Thank you

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What about the thrust washers ?

Screw in thrust washers? I've heard of silver pinning thrust washers, but not screw in?

Is there any Spitfire that doesn't have end float issues?

nows a great time if you want to put in a performance cam. 213028 is an emissions cam. here's a vid on how this gentleman pinned his thrust washer so that it will never fall out. he didn't do it as accurately as possible.... but it should work. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7WvgYw80FLk.html

Really wanted to see the thrust bearing/washer and the crank surface! Don't be ridiculous, it doesn't need anything special unless you're planning to ride the clutch CONTINUOUSLY to get .100 thou wear! Also, Stop it with the baggies, who in the F'k is going to mix up the head nuts & flywheel &rod & main bolts with anything else, pan & timing cover, what difference does it make. Also, also, the exhaust doesn't need a WIDE seat, too wide and won't be able to crush out the carbon that tries to build up on it. Thanks.