big_wasa
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| posted on 2/11/14 at 02:49 PM |
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So front uprights do look like Sierra.
Rear axle is not an English. It is either an atlas axle from a Capri or looking at the width its more likely to be a Koln from a German mk2 escort. I
would prefer the atlas but the Koln would be ok with the triumph power.
Any chance of a pic of the diff cover bolts.
My personal opinion is you have a huge list of issues with that project. If you have the time and skill it could be salvageable. I would get it
rolling and running and move it on or use it as a donor.
My guess is that's what the last owner did and why he didn't offer two much info.
[Edited on 2/11/14 by big_wasa]
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Helpneeded1234
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| posted on 2/11/14 at 03:36 PM |
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Well unfortunately I'm committed now as the wife won't let me sell to buy another one, but I have got the time to try when it stops
raining I'll take a couple more pic.
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big_wasa
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| posted on 2/11/14 at 05:57 PM |
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Well playing with that still beats watching the soaps with the wife 
Do you have the ability to do the welding work ?
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Helpneeded1234
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| posted on 2/11/14 at 07:12 PM |
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I'm With you there don't like watching neighbours or one born
I can weld but not as good as my dad and he's keen to help me.
http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/Jonick2007/library/Mobile%20Uploads
Couple more photos
And I've started to strip it down, will try and take pics as I go.
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gremlin1234
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| posted on 3/11/14 at 05:09 PM |
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the new number you found 'tkc1155' is a cylinder head, for spitfire 1500
though it appears too have been modified from a us spec low compression head, tkc3239
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Helpneeded1234
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| posted on 3/11/14 at 05:55 PM |
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Do you know if the triumph engines are any good?
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gremlin1234
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| posted on 4/11/14 at 04:12 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Helpneeded1234
Do you know if the triumph engines are any good?
the triumph spitfire engines are a very old design, of about 1litre which have been bored and stroked over time to 1500cc,
however this also means they are very simple engines see this vid
http://www.tested.com/tech/45099-stop_motion-video-of-triumph-spitfire-engine-build/
a 1500 should give you about 90bhp, (which is quite enough to enjoy in a light kit.)
the only 'normal' problems that occur:
the crankshaft thrust washers sometimes fall out, - gives 2mm forward back movement on the crank, which then tries to eat its way out.
and the clutch is quite likely to have sized.
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Helpneeded1234
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| posted on 4/11/14 at 07:57 PM |
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ill bear that in mind thanks, Looking forward to getting it running.
A couple more pics
http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/Jonick2007/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps5877efa0.jpg.html
Only the axle to go now
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alfas
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| posted on 6/11/14 at 08:31 PM |
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hmm...thats a difficult project:
generally poor welding, geometry wrong, steering wrong, engine not the best....i would immediately stop doing anything and sell the car in pieces.
considering that you will get a nice ford based locost for 2-3k, where you might only need to sort registration-issues, any money you will invest in
this car is for nothing.
whats the pcd of the rear axle? looks like a vauxhall one?
[Edited on 6/11/14 by alfas]
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big_wasa
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| posted on 6/11/14 at 08:51 PM |
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Axle, Its not a koln but it doesn't look like the Capri Atlas either ? The Capri Atlas doesn't have that breather on top of the tin diff
cover and is 4" wider than the escort.
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Helpneeded1234
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| posted on 6/11/14 at 08:56 PM |
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Don't know!
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alfas
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| posted on 6/11/14 at 09:13 PM |
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vauxhall viva as used in sylva leader or star models
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Helpneeded1234
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| posted on 1/12/14 at 08:29 PM |
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Hi all,
quick update with the locost, well after a lot of measuring and internet searching found I had the wrong book, armed with the right book I set to work
pulling off the wishbone brackets which was way to easy, with a large screwdiver most just peeled off. I bought a jig of the Internet (very helpful)
and set to work lining it up.
Brackets now in place with a extra support welded on the back of the bracket to the chassis, the wishbones now fitted just waiting for the new shocks
to turn up. I pulled the rest of the car to bits, checking the welds, replacing brackets and General rewelding. Starting to look a bit better.
Steering rack next.
Few pics of the work Iv done
http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/Jonick2007/library/
Thanks.
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