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Expert Profile: Jim

Expertise:  My area of specialty is the Triumph Spitfire 1500 (1973-1980) although I have some technical experience with the GT6 and TR6 models also. I can cover questions on all areas of the Spitfire, from basic mechanical questions to where to find original style seat covers and soft tops. I am not an expert on the TR2/3/4 models. If you need specific detailed help with these models I first recommend obtaining a good repair manual such as the Robert Bentley manual for your particular model.

Experience in the area
I have been a Spitfire owner for 20 years and have done all my own repair work. On the Spitfire I've done just about everything except mount and balance tires.

In addition to street use I have been autocrossing a Spitfire with the SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) in Modified class since 1997.

Organizations
Red River Triumph Club
SCCA (Sports Car Club of America)
NASS (North American Spitfire Squadron)
FOT (Friends of Triumph)

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What do you like about this subject?  I like the mechanical challenge that the Triumph automobiles present.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  I want to learn how to tame Lucas!
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:  The Triumph Spitfire front suspension uprights were used on several of the early Lotus Sports cars and sports racers. Drivetrains were used in custom "kit" cars such as the Devin, and drivetrains were used in cars such as the TVR 2500M (TR6). There was even the Herald powered Amphicar.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject  Many people have not heard of Standard-Triumph. Do you know their history? Look at www.vtr.org for answers
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Prestige Points: 4964
Knowledge   9.88   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.90   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.91   Best of the best
Politeness   9.92   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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Total Questions
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Recent Reviews from Users
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User Comments
Jim, Thanks mucho. Lots of good tips. After sending the question to you, I found a site with great pics of a Mk3 redo:http://www.teglerizer.c
(Arnie on 08/27/08)
Jim thank you for you information and advice, as well as your speedy delivery
(scott on 07/25/08)
I just bought the 1979 Spitfire it has a 1968 GT6 engine and running gear. I was given a GT6 front bumper and told it would fit-thus the question. I'm
(Terry on 07/23/08)
Thanks, Jim. I couldn't wait (I'm a new owner). So I was able to get at the speedo cable from underneath. There's a big cable that runs from the bel
(jan on 07/23/08)
Excellent response and quite helpful, will get right on the search.
(Dennis on 07/16/08)
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Recent Answers from Jim
2008-08-27  spitfire running odd Mark, Having to keep the choke pulled out is a sign that there is a some form of fuel delivery issue. Possible causes: Bad fuel pump blocked fuel line/dirt or corrosion in the lines vacuum forming...
2008-07-25  spitfire blowing fuse Scott, Then I hope the blue factory wire for radio power feed is properly insulated? According to the drivers handbook, the late Spitfires have 3 fuses. White cable feed from ignition switch...
2008-07-23  speedometer cable relacement Jan, What's possible is that the speedometer cable isn't pushed all the way up into the speedometer. Sometimes it's a loose connector, sometimes it's just poor workmanship on the cable itself. One...
2008-07-23  74 Spitfire Timing Wes, There is a 2:1 ratio on the Cam to crank gears. So when the crank is at #1 TDC the ignition rotor can be in 1 of two locations, 180 degrees out. What you need to do is crank the engine over...
2008-07-22  Front Bumper Mount Terry, If you truly have a '63-'65 GT6 bumper you should get the rest of the car and restore it, as it'll be worth an absolute fortune. Normal GT6 production started in 1966 for the 1967 model year...
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